A street mural on St Hill Street in Whanganui, this piece by SWIFTMANTIS depicts Hangar, a cat said to have lived at the airport before finding a home in town. Visitors describe it as gorgeous, big and cute, and it holds a 5.0 rating from its two reviews so far.
Murals like this make easy stops: free to view from the footpath, no booking, and a matter of minutes rather than a whole outing. The best ones reward a slower look, because the story behind the subject is usually the point, and portraits of well-loved local characters tend to carry telling detail. Street art can also fade or be painted over, so locals photograph the pieces they love while they last.
For cat lovers and mural hunters passing through Whanganui, Hangar's portrait on St Hill Street makes a quick, charming detour.