The Duncan Pavilion

The Duncan Pavilion Publically bookable venue with beach and sunset views managed by Progress Castlecliff under contract to Whanganui Council.

Booking is $35/hr (min 2 hrs daytime, min 6 hrs evenings) Discounts for non-profits, locals, childs weekday parties Sitting in isolation facing the West Coast sea in Te Kaihau-o-Kupe / Castlecliff this unique and iconic building is managed by Progress Castlecliff under contract to Whanganui Council. Internally it features approx 120m2 total space featuring a small entrance hall, disability toilet,

modern galley kitchen and the main 90m2 room with windows on 6 sides and french doors opening onto a 30m2 verrandah deck wrapping around the 4 ocean facing sides. It includes 10 tables (180x75cm) and 65 white moulded chairs and good free wi-fi. Chargable extras are crockery & cutlery (not glasses) approx 30 people. Externally it has a wheelchair access ramp, abundant free parking and underneath public M+F public toilets & changing rooms with showers (open dawn to dusk Nov-March)

Tawhero School Whānau at Castlecliff Beach for SeaWeek. Thanks to Department of Conservation, Castlecliff Coastcare and ...
06/03/2025

Tawhero School Whānau at Castlecliff Beach for SeaWeek. Thanks to Department of Conservation, Castlecliff Coastcare and Sport Whanganui for making their day great!

Ouch!! 50% increase on supply charges and 16% on useage!Increases effective April Fools day but it's no joke!(Notice of ...
26/02/2025

Ouch!! 50% increase on supply charges and 16% on useage!
Increases effective April Fools day but it's no joke!
(Notice of increase on power account for The Duncan Pavilion so less choice, add 15% GST to these rates and no free hours etc!)

24/02/2025

Tonights sunset glory!

14/02/2025
58yo old doesn't want to feel empty and alone this Valentines day!I'm told I'm beautiful and amazing. How much Whanganui...
13/02/2025

58yo old doesn't want to feel empty and alone this Valentines day!
I'm told I'm beautiful and amazing. How much Whanganui people value me and how classic, iconic loved and special I am.
But here I am without a date for Valentines Day!

Tomorrow Valentines Day I'd like nothing more than to be the centre of someones special Valentines Day. A marriage proposal to the background of beach and waves? Perhaps the location of a private romantic sunset dinner or the catch up of friends. I'd be happy to have singles who are OVER Valentines Day join for a fun party too. A birthday or celebration.

But here I am without a date for tomorrow. 😔 If you truly love me put a booking on it! 6 hr evening min reduced to 3 hours tomorrow only!

You can book the Duncan Pavilion online for a low $39/hr. Membership $10 gets 20% off for locals and 30% weekday kids parties with special rates for public events etc.
View pictures, see availability and book online with quick response and personalised keycode access.
https://www.spacetoco.com/space/duncan-pavilion

Get creative and share your passon!Keen as to host these kind of eventshttps://www.spacetoco.com/space/duncan-pavilionPr...
10/02/2025

Get creative and share your passon!
Keen as to host these kind of events
https://www.spacetoco.com/space/duncan-pavilion
Progress Castlecliff / Castlecliff.NZ happy to support with local promo - email [email protected]

Calling all creatives – Whanganui’s Creative Communities Scheme will be open in less than a week!

Whether you’d like to deliver a workshop, performance, exhibition, or the like, the funding scheme supports local arts projects focused on accessibility, diversity, and youth participation in the arts 💃🎨

Find out more on how to apply here 👉https://buff.ly/42YWVaP and get in touch with any questions.

Image: Race Unity Week lantern-making workshop by the Multicultural Council of Rangitikei/Whanganui at the Duncan Pavilion

05/02/2025

Lifeguards will patrol Whanganui beaches only on weekends from February 10 until March 30.

The Duncan Pavilion is one of only three dodecagon buildings in Aotearoa that we know of. The others being...- Ceramic H...
03/02/2025

The Duncan Pavilion is one of only three dodecagon buildings in Aotearoa that we know of. The others being...
- Ceramic House in Auckland (former HQ of Crown Lynn)
https://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/news/2024/09/former-home-of-crown-lynn-pottery-added-to-historic-heritage-schedule/
- Round House in Kāpiti (as featured on Grand Designs NZ)
https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1813449102323257

Designed in 1966 by iconic mid century architect Eddie Belchambers of Belchambers & Wilson (Collegiate, Council Chambers, Wilson House and others) we can't wonder if the 1965 pavilion design may have drawn inspiration from Canberra's 1963 Carousel Restaurant (now Red Hill Restaurant)

We think The Duncan Pavilion's iconic architecture needs recognition (as Auckland Council has for Ceramic House) love and preservation.
What do you think?

Carousel Restaurant (now Red Hill Restaurant), Red Hill Lookout, in 1970. (B&W photo 1970 National Archives of Australia (A1500, K22257))
This loved Canberra restaurant was designed by Miles Jakl in 1963 for the Vodovic Family and was extended some time later, to a design by Enrico Taglietti. Operated as the Carousel Restaurant 1964-2021 it was renovated and reopened as the Red Hill Restaurant in 2024 and remains is one of Canberra's go-to restaurants for fine dining, popular with locals, visitors and politicians alike.

https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/canberra-mornings/architecture-tour/104327358

Lets hope Whanganui District Council has a better view of the necessity of keeping airport costs down and transport rout...
21/01/2025

Lets hope Whanganui District Council has a better view of the necessity of keeping airport costs down and transport routes open than Norfolk - the uncalled for 3.8m partial parallel taxiway that neither Air Chathams or Aerowork will use doesn't say WDC "gets" it...
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/whanganui-chronicle/news/whanganui-airport-to-get-36-million-partial-taxiway-but-some-users-deem-it-unnecessary/G6ZEYRSHBZCY7FYW3ZCZEZDE3I/
"The airline said it requested the Norfolk Island Regional Council for extended financial support, including waiving some landing fees and marketing funds, but could not reach an agreement"
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/business/539534/new-zealand-s-only-flights-to-norfolk-island-to-end

Air Chathams will withdraw flights between Auckland and the Australian territory from April.

20/01/2025

Tonights sunset - imagine watching this if you'd booked The Duncan Pavilion for a sunset dinner venue tonight!

Sandman (or woman) WANTED!Sand buildup is a bit of a NIGHTMARE! Whanganui District Council  are responsible for sand cle...
20/01/2025

Sandman (or woman) WANTED!

Sand buildup is a bit of a NIGHTMARE! Whanganui District Council are responsible for sand clearance in the carparks etc but we want to do better with sand clearing from the steps and access ramp to The Duncan Pavilion .

If you're regularly at the beach and could sweep the sand aside when it needs it plus occasionally give the windows a hose down (the same wind that builds the sand up leaves the windows salty/dusty) we'd like to hear from you.

Able to give you koha and/or pavilion use in exchange.

Email [email protected] or Ph 02041586042

Always someone thinks they're entitled to something for nothing!But if you think paying as little as $39 for The Duncan ...
20/01/2025

Always someone thinks they're entitled to something for nothing!

But if you think paying as little as $39 for The Duncan Pavilion as a venue for you to enjoy your homecooked or takeout/delivereasy dinner with your whanau and/or friends is anazing value BOOK NOW! (FIrst hour free with code DINING_SPECIAL)

Your support of the pavilion helps Progress Castlecliff protect and improve the pavilion.

Heritage Weekend...Its not (or shouldn't be) just about Collonial era Victoriana!Eddie Belchambers and Don Wilson produc...
17/01/2025

Heritage Weekend...
Its not (or shouldn't be) just about Collonial era Victoriana!
Eddie Belchambers and Don Wilson produced some of the most recognisable, distinct and iconic mid-century architecture in NZ with local examples including The Duncan Pavilion to Whanganui District Council chambers to Whanganui Coliegate and War Memorial.

Want to do something special for dinner?How about the ULTIMATE BEACH PICNIC? Dine in exclusive style with the view from ...
13/01/2025

Want to do something special for dinner?
How about the ULTIMATE BEACH PICNIC? Dine in exclusive style with the view from the deck of The Duncan Pavilion!

It could be as simple as fish & chips with the family or you could bring your best tablecloth and champagne flutes for something really special.

We normally have a 6 hour minimum charge for evening bookings but for January & February are waiving that for small dinner parties and giving you the first hour free so your 2+ hour lunch or dinner (or morning/afternoon tea) booking could be as little as $39.00!!
Conditions
- Book online https://www.spacetoco.com/space/duncan-pavilion
- Say "Summer lunch or dinner special" (or use discount code "DINING_SPECIAL") when booking and we'll give you a $39 discount
- The first hour free lunch/dinner offer is for small groups (max 15 guests) and cannot be combined with other offers
- We won't accept evening bookings more than 1 week in advance
- you bring your food, drink plus anything else you want for your ultimate beachside dinner party (plates, cutlery, tablecloth, chandeliers, string quartet...)
- full kitchen with fridge, oven, microwave and zip for hot water available for your use
- as with all hall hire bookings setup and cleanup within your booked times and take your rubbish with you.

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Address

Rangiora Street
Castlecliff
4501

Opening Hours

Monday 6am - 12am
Tuesday 6am - 12am
Wednesday 6am - 12am
Thursday 6am - 12am
Friday 6am - 12am
Saturday 6am - 12am
Sunday 6am - 12am

Telephone

+64204948627

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