Welcome to Kingsgate Hotel The Avenue. As soon as you pass through our front gates, past the magnificent palm tree which has been an icon here for more than 20 years, you will notice how relaxing and inviting this hotel is. With friendly staff greeting you as you walk in the main doors, you will feel welcome right away. Once you have settled into your comfortable room, why not take a few minutes to relax in the Mixx Bar and Cafe or order yourself a meal from award winning restaurant. Everything you need is right here. If you do feel like venturing into town, Kingsgate Hotel The Avenue is perfectly placed on the main road into Wanganui, just a ten minute walk from the central business area, arts and cultural centres and sports venues. In 2004 Wanganui's dramatic landscape became the setting for the historic adventure movie River Queen which was set in the turbulent New Zealand wars of the 1860s. Hundreds of Wanganui people were involved in all facets of its production.