Castlecliff Travel Guide
Whanganui
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Popular places to visit
Virginia Lake
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Virginia Lake during your travels in Whanganui. Wander the riverfront in this relaxing area.
Whanganui Museum
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Whanganui Museum in Whanganui. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum in Whanganui. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Bason Botanic Gardens
Explore the great outdoors at Bason Botanic Gardens, a lovely green space in Whanganui. Wander the riverfront in this relaxing area.
Watt Fountain
After visiting Watt Fountain, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Whanganui. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Durie Hill Elevator
Enjoy an outing to Durie Hill Elevator during your stay in Whanganui. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Top hotels in Castlecliff
Whanganui Seaside Holiday Park
"The cabin we had was clean and warm with all the necessary comodities to make our stay enjoyable."
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
The Avenue Hotel
"Just basic"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
151 on London Motel
"Was a bit noisy with people moving about upstairs in the night."
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Anndion Lodge Motel and Function Centre
"Ëasy to find and settle into. Shared facilities easy to use. Staff very accommodating. The price is very reasonable. We are going to stay there each time we visit Wanganui."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Riverside Motel
"Needs to lift swabs up lot of food under them needs clean"
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Burwood Manor Motel
"Yes"
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Castlecliff
Whanganui Central
If you're spending some time in Whanganui Central, Whanganui Museum and Ward Observatory are top sights worth seeing.
Whanganui East
While Whanganui East may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum and Whanganui Museum.
Westmere
If you're spending some time in Westmere, Mowhanau Beach and Bason Botanic Gardens are top sights worth seeing.
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 Museum.
