Castlecliff Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Castlecliff
Popular places to visit
Whanganui Museum
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Whanganui Museum in Whanganui. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Ward Observatory
Enjoy an outing to Ward Observatory during your stay in Whanganui. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Our pick of the best Castlecliff Hotel Deals
Whanganui Seaside Holiday Park
Great weekend good place to stay
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Relax in the Wanganui Dunes
Great location, views & comfort. The spa on deck definitely makes the stay. So relaxing.
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Luxury Beach Bus
Very novel, creative and well-organized living space! Within 5 minute walk to a gorgeous beach. Don’t make the mistake of booking for only one night like we did 😖
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
Historic summer house by the sea
Lovely cut little cottage, perfect location and everything you need for a quiet relaxing weekend.
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025
The Avenue Hotel
Absolutely comfortable stay and the staff were so brilliant with everything to make Check In and our stay go so smoothly! Will certainly be staying there again in the future!
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
151 on London Motel
Clean and tidy, friendly helpful staff.
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Castlecliff
Tawhero
While Tawhero isn't home to many top sights, Whanganui Museum and South Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.
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 Whanganui Museum and Durie Hill Elevator.
Gonville
Though Gonville may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like South Beach and Whanganui Museum.
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 Durie Hill Elevator.
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.
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.
