Ready for an education in local botany? Bason Botanic Gardens should make your list of places to visit, located 6 mi (9.6 km) from central Whanganui. Why not take a stroll along the riverfront and watch the sunset while you're here? If you like Bason Botanic Gardens, you'll love Bushy Park Homestead & Forest and Kowhai Park, both just a short drive away.