Castlecliff Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

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Virginia Lake

4.5/5(51 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Virginia Lake during your travels in Whanganui. Wander the riverfront in this relaxing area.

Virginia Lake
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Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum

4.5/5(23 reviews)

You can enjoy some culture when you stop by Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum in Whanganui. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.

Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum
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Durie Hill Elevator

4.5/5(55 reviews)

Enjoy an outing to Durie Hill Elevator during your stay in Whanganui. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.

Durie Hill Elevator
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Whanganui Museum

4.5/5(18 reviews)

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Whanganui Museum in Whanganui. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.

Whanganui Museum
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Bason Botanic Gardens

4.5/5(20 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Bason Botanic Gardens, a lovely green space in Whanganui. Wander the riverfront in this relaxing area.

Bason Botanic Gardens
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Sarjeant Gallery

4.5/5(21 reviews)

You can enjoy some culture when you stop by Sarjeant Gallery in Whanganui. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.

Sarjeant Gallery

Our pick of the best Castlecliff Hotel Deals

Whanganui Seaside Holiday Park
Whanganui Seaside Holiday Park
3 out of 5
1a Rangiora Street, Whanganui
The price is NZ$101 per night from 22 May to 23 May
NZ$101
per night
22 May - 23 May
Stay at this 3-star holiday park in Whanganui. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a sauna. Popular attractions Castlecliff Beach and South Beach are located ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (103 reviews)
"Arrived after closing and system worked fine."

Reviewed on 18 Mar. 2024

Whanganui Seaside Holiday Park
Relax in the Wanganui Dunes
Relax in the Wanganui Dunes
Wanganui Township
Stay at this golf vacation home in Whanganui. Enjoy WiFi, onsite parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Castlecliff Beach and South Beach are located nearby. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (186 reviews)
Lovely views
"Three guests (a couple plus one) enjoyed the fantastic views from the deck, the wonderful spa pool, and having a cozy place to read and puzzle over a stormy couple days. The beds are super comfortable! Some minor repairs needed around the house, but all in all, very functional and suited our needs. ..."

Reviewed on 18 Mar. 2024

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Relax in the Wanganui Dunes
Historic summer house by the sea
Historic summer house by the sea
Castlecliff
The price is NZ$222 per night from 29 Apr to 30 Apr
NZ$222
per night
29 Apr - 30 Apr
Stay at this vacation home in Whanganui. Enjoy onsite parking, an in-room DVD player, and a patio. Popular attractions Castlecliff Beach and South Beach are ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (64 reviews)
Enchanting cottage by the sea
"On first stepping into the cottage, I was enchanted by the beautiful octagonal living room and the fascinating decor. The artworks in the house are lovely and quirky; everything we needed was supplied; and everything was clean. We briefly met the owners and the lovely woman who arrived to do the ..."

Reviewed on 5 Apr. 2024

Historic summer house by the sea
Anchours Away (The boaties paradise)
Anchours Away (The boaties paradise)
Whanganui
Stay at this vacation home in Whanganui. Enjoy free WiFi, onsite parking, and a garden. Popular attractions South Beach and Castlecliff Beach are located nearby. ...
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
Time outs delight
"Lovely clean and private"

Reviewed on 11 Jan. 2024

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Anchours Away (The boaties paradise)
Mid-Century Beach Front Bach with beach access 2 doors down and superb views
Mid-Century Beach Front Bach with beach access 2 doors down and superb views
Whanganui
Stay at this vacation home in Whanganui. Enjoy WiFi and 3 bedrooms. Popular attractions Castlecliff Beach and South Beach are located nearby. Discover genuine ...
8/10 Very Good! (3 reviews)
Alan
"On Leaving the property after a 3 day stay, All 3 Adults rated it as 8 out of 10. The Location was great,the Batch Feel Fantastic, the view superb, the layout great ( all 3 of us could have our Own Area) to relax, BOTH inside & Out. Air Con coped well with 32C . The Cooking, Fridge washing Machine ..."

Reviewed on 27 Jan. 2024

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Mid-Century Beach Front Bach with beach access 2 doors down and superb views
The Avenue Hotel
The Avenue Hotel
3 out of 5
379 Victoria Avenue, Whanganui
The price is NZ$128 per night from 5 May to 6 May
NZ$128
per night
5 May - 6 May
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Whanganui. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (150 reviews)
"Handy location to supermarkets, not far to centre of town."

Reviewed on 23 Apr. 2024

The Avenue Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Castlecliff

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Tawhero

While Tawhero isn't home to many top sights, Virginia Lake and South Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.

Tawhero
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Gonville

Though Gonville may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like South Beach and Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum.

Gonville
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Springvale

While Springvale may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Virginia Lake and Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum.

Springvale
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College Estate

While College Estate may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Whanganui Museum and Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum.

College Estate
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Saint Johns Hill

Though Saint Johns Hill may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Virginia Lake and Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum.

Saint Johns Hill
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Whanganui Airport

Whanganui Airport might not have many top sights, but South Beach and Durie Hill Elevator are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Whanganui Airport

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