Title: Castlecliff Travel Guide: Best of Castlecliff, Whanganui Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Castlecliff](https://expedia.co.uk/Castlecliff-Whanganui-Hotels.0-n6344461-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Whanganui](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Whanganui.d3758.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Castlecliff Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Castlecliff.d6344461.Car-Hire-Guide)[Castlecliff Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Castlecliff.d6344461.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Castlecliff Travel Guide ## Whanganui ## Visit Castlecliff Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Whanganui travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Whanganui.dx3758) --- ### Popular places to visit #### Whanganui Museum 5/5(1 review) You can spend time exploring the galleries in Whanganui Museum in Whanganui. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Whanganui-Museum-Whanganui.d6111890.Attraction) #### Virginia Lake 4.5/5(3 reviews) Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Virginia Lake during your travels in Whanganui. Wander the riverfront in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Virginia-Lake-Whanganui.d553248621532610631.Attraction) #### Durie Hill Memorial Tower 5/5(1 review) Learn about the local history of Whanganui with a stop at Durie Hill Memorial Tower. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Memorial-Tower-Durie-Hill.d6108040.Attraction) #### Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum 5/5(1 review) 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Whanganui-Riverboat-Centre-And-Museum-Whanganui.d6108038.Attraction) #### Durie Hill Elevator 4.5/5(2 reviews) Enjoy an outing to Durie Hill Elevator during your stay in Whanganui. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Durie-Hill-Elevator-Durie-Hill.d553248621526967198.Attraction) #### Sarjeant Gallery 4/5(1 review) You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Sarjeant Gallery during your travels in Whanganui. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sarjeant-Gallery-Whanganui.d6111888.Attraction) --- ## Top hotels in Castlecliff ![Whanganui Seaside Holiday Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6360000/6358400/6358378/00497fae_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Whanganui Seaside Holiday Park 1a Rangiora Street Whanganui £70 1 Feb - 2 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this holiday park in Whanganui. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a sauna. Popular attractions Castlecliff Beach and South Beach are located ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (123 reviews) The location was great, the pool was great and the environment was beautiful. The cottage was okay but the fan wasn't cooled enough even when put on high. The shelf was dusty and there were ants on the floor. Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F02%2F2026&endDate=02%2F02%2F2026&selected=6358378&PinnedHotelID=6358378&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6344461) ![Relax in the Wanganui Dunes](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34100000/34096800/34096781/46d9b6ec_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Relax in the Wanganui Dunes Wanganui Township Wanganui Stay at this golf holiday home in Whanganui. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Castlecliff Beach and South Beach are located ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (231 reviews) The house is very clean and comfortable and in a quiet area. The facilities are excellent and the views over the beach and out to sea are stunning. Communication was quick and helpful. Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=30%2F01%2F2026&endDate=31%2F01%2F2026&selected=34096781&PinnedHotelID=34096781&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6344461) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=30%2F01%2F2026&endDate=31%2F01%2F2026&selected=34096781&PinnedHotelID=34096781&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6344461) ![Luxury Beach Bus](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113910000/113909000/113908949/ed8f1c6f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Luxury Beach Bus Whanganui Manawatu-Whanganui £102 22 Jan - 23 Jan includes taxes & fees Stay at this holiday home in Whanganui. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and patios. Popular attractions Castlecliff Beach and South Beach are located nearby. 10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews) Mary Ellen was so nice and welcoming, and the stay was comfy and clean and unique Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F01%2F2026&endDate=23%2F01%2F2026&selected=113908949&PinnedHotelID=113908949&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6344461) ![Historic summer house by the sea](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38030000/38023300/38023262/82b67a57_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Historic summer house by the sea Castlecliff Whanganui Stay at this holiday home in Whanganui. Enjoy laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Castlecliff Beach and South Beach are located nearby. 9/10 Wonderful! (81 reviews) Lovely cut little cottage, perfect location and everything you need for a quiet relaxing weekend. Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=30%2F01%2F2026&endDate=31%2F01%2F2026&selected=38023262&PinnedHotelID=38023262&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6344461) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=30%2F01%2F2026&endDate=31%2F01%2F2026&selected=38023262&PinnedHotelID=38023262&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6344461) ![Anndion Lodge Motel and Function Centre](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3820000/3811200/3811106/785a36a8_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Anndion Lodge Motel and Function Centre 143 Anzac Parade Whanganui £40 18 Jan - 19 Jan includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Whanganui. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 8/10 Very Good! (232 reviews) Couldnt get tv 1 2 3 channel in the room the showers weren't that great soap in toilet wasnt filled and i did let the manger know and you could hear people in there rooms Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=18%2F01%2F2026&endDate=19%2F01%2F2026&selected=3811106&PinnedHotelID=3811106&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6344461) ![The Avenue Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/50000/46500/46416/6581a476_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Avenue Hotel 379 Victoria Avenue Whanganui £58 28 Jan - 29 Jan includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Whanganui. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the room service ... 8/10 Very Good! (302 reviews) The kids loved the pool and the room was nice and clean. Great location. Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=28%2F01%2F2026&endDate=29%2F01%2F2026&selected=46416&PinnedHotelID=46416&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6344461) [See all 62 properties in Castlecliff](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=17%2F01%2F2026&endDate=18%2F01%2F2026®ionId=6344461) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Castlecliff hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6344461&startDate=2026-01-16&endDate=2026-01-17)[16 Jan - 17 Jan](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6344461&startDate=2026-01-16&endDate=2026-01-17) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6344461&startDate=2026-01-17&endDate=2026-01-18)[17 Jan - 18 Jan](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6344461&startDate=2026-01-17&endDate=2026-01-18) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6344461&startDate=16%2F01%2F2026&endDate=18%2F01%2F2026)[16 Jan - 18 Jan](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6344461&startDate=16%2F01%2F2026&endDate=18%2F01%2F2026) --- ### Other neighbourhoods around Castlecliff ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Tawhero While Tawhero isn't home to many top sights, Virginia Lake and Whanganui Museum are some notable places to visit nearby. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Whanganui-Tawhero.dx693200897926156288) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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 Museum. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Whanganui-Springvale.dx693200894046425088) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Gonville Though Gonville may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Whanganui Museum and Durie Hill Memorial Tower. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Whanganui-Gonville.dx693200885472591872) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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 Sarjeant Gallery. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Whanganui-College-Estate.dx693200873443655680) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Whanganui Airport Whanganui Airport might not have many top sights, but South Beach and Whanganui Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Whanganui-Whanganui-Airport.dx693200914740035584) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Whanganui-Saint-Johns-Hill.dx693200906473672704) --- --- - [Stays](?pwaLob=wizard-hotel-pwa-v2) - [Packages](?pwaLob=wizard-package-pwa) - [Flights](?pwaLob=wizard-flight-pwa) - [Things to do](?pwaLob=wizard-lx-pwa) - [Cruises](?pwaLob=wizard-cruise-pwa) - [Cars](?pwaLob=wizard-car-pwa) # Castlecliff Travel Guide ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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