Papaiti Travel Guide

Whanganui

Popular places to visit

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.

Durie Hill Elevator

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.

Whanganui Museum

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.

Virginia Lake

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.

Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum

Memorial Tower

5/5(1 review)

Learn about the local history of Whanganui with a stop at Memorial Tower. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.

Memorial Tower

Bason Botanic Gardens

4.5/5(2 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Bason Botanic Gardens, a lovely green space in Whanganui. Wander the riverfront in this relaxing area.

Bason Botanic Gardens

Top hotels in Papaiti

The Signal Box
The Signal Box
3.5 out of 5
70 Papaiti Rd, Papaiti, Whanganui, Manawatu-Wanganui
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Whanganui. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Moutoa Gardens and Whanganui Riverboat Centre ...
"Very nice boutique stay, unit well appointed and very comfortable. Lack of a TV ws a little odd. No service to room for three days was less than expected."

Reviewed on 20 Apr 2021

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The Signal Box
The Avenue Hotel
The Avenue Hotel
3 out of 5
379 Victoria Avenue, Whanganui
The price is 1.884.969 ₫ per night from 27 Jun to 28 Jun
1.884.969 ₫
2.167.707 ₫ total
27 Jun - 28 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Whanganui. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the room service ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (271 reviews)
"Spacious,comfortable i will definitely book the same room again if i need to stay in wanganui again,totally recommend the apartment room👍"

Reviewed on 15 Jun 2025

The Avenue Hotel
151 on London Motel
151 on London Motel
4.5 out of 5
151 London Street, Whanganui
Stay at this 4.5-star business-friendly motel in Whanganui. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a business centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (409 reviews)
"Room was neat and clean. Plenty of space. And a great shower with good water pressure. Well worth the money. Staff is also very friendly and it is in a great location."

Reviewed on 20 Jun 2025

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Burwood Manor Motel
Burwood Manor Motel
2.5 out of 5
63-65 Dublin Street, Whanganui
Stay at this motel in Whanganui. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Ward Observatory and Whanganui Museum are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (308 reviews)
"Nice place. Older but does the trick."

Reviewed on 22 Jun 2025

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Burwood Manor Motel
Whanganui Seaside Holiday Park
Whanganui Seaside Holiday Park
3 out of 5
1a Rangiora Street, Whanganui
The price is 1.650.302 ₫ per night from 27 Jun to 28 Jun
1.650.302 ₫
1.897.847 ₫ total
27 Jun - 28 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star holiday park in Whanganui. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a sauna. Popular attractions Castlecliff Beach and South Beach are located ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (117 reviews)
"We had a wonderful stay. The facilities were perfect for my family of four children and the location was great with the park just across the road. We will definitely be back :)"

Reviewed on 14 Apr 2025

Whanganui Seaside Holiday Park
Riverside Motel
Riverside Motel
3.5 out of 5
30 Somme Parade, Whanganui
The price is 1.830.719 ₫ per night from 27 Jun to 28 Jun
1.830.719 ₫
2.105.327 ₫ total
27 Jun - 28 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star motel in Whanganui. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a business centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (317 reviews)
"conveniently located with easy access to downtown/restaurants. Just across from the river for a relax walk in the evening"

Reviewed on 9 Jun 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around Papaiti

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Aramoho

While Aramoho 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.

Aramoho
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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 Museum and Durie Hill Elevator.

Whanganui East
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Otamatea

Though Otamatea may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Virginia Lake and Whanganui Museum.

Otamatea
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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.

Saint Johns Hill
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Bastia Hill

Though Bastia Hill may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Durie Hill Elevator and Whanganui Museum.

Bastia Hill
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Westmere

If you're spending some time in Westmere, Mowhanau Beach and Bason Botanic Gardens are top sights worth seeing.

Westmere

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