Bastia Hill
Whanganui
Visit Bastia Hill
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 during your travels in Whanganui. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Sarjeant Gallery
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Sarjeant Gallery during your trip to 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.
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 Memorial Tower
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.
Top hotels in Bastia Hill

Anndion Lodge Motel and Function Centre
Room was small but enough space for a couple of nights. Staff was really concern about cleaning. Kitchen has enough kitchenware to make a decent meal, in the night usually very busy.
Reviewed on Mar 11, 2026

Aotea Motor Lodge
Good size rooms and comfortable beds. Clean and tidy and shops close and handy
Reviewed on Mar 12, 2026

The Avenue Hotel
Good spot to stay
Reviewed on Mar 12, 2026

151 on London Motel
Easy parking. Nice place
Reviewed on Mar 11, 2026

Asure Cooks Gardens Motor Lodge
Excellent stay, nice clean room with great access to the sites we wanted to see. Would highly recommend the stay here.
Reviewed on Feb 22, 2026

Riverside Motel
All good
Reviewed on Mar 12, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Bastia Hill

Durie Hill
If you're spending some time in Durie Hill, Durie Hill Elevator and Durie Hill Memorial Tower are top sights worth seeing.

Whanganui East
Though Whanganui East might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Sarjeant Gallery and Whanganui Museum.

Whanganui Central
If you're spending some time in Whanganui Central, Whanganui Museum and Sarjeant Gallery are top sights worth seeing.

Putiki
Putiki might not have many top sights, but Durie Hill Elevator and New Zealand Glassworks are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

College Estate
While College Estate might 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.

Saint Johns Hill
While there might not be top attractions in Saint Johns Hill, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Virginia Lake and Sarjeant Gallery.
