Papaiti
Whanganui
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum 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.
Wanganui Community Arts Centre
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Wanganui Community Arts Centre during your travels in Whanganui. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Papaiti Hotel Deals

The Signal Box
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 Apr 20, 2021

Anndion Lodge Motel and Function Centre
Clean rooms, good staff.
Reviewed on Oct 30, 2025

The Avenue Hotel
Very clean Helpful staff
Reviewed on Dec 7, 2025

151 on London Motel
Lovely decor and very comfortable
Reviewed on Dec 8, 2025

Aotea Motor Lodge
Room was spotless Staff very helpful
Reviewed on Dec 7, 2025

The Rutland Arms Inn
We arrived very late closer to 11pm Flynn was waiting to greet us Wonderful host The room was clean specious Bathroom with double sinks Complementary continental breakfast was our bonus Free for guests in the hotel Highly recommend this lovely hotel Thank you well appreciated accommodation Renata ...
Reviewed on Nov 17, 2025
Other neighborhoods around Papaiti

Aramoho
When in Aramoho, you can plan a visit to Whanganui Museum and Virginia Lake, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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

Otamatea
When in Otamatea, you can plan a visit to Virginia Lake and Whanganui Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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 Whanganui Museum.

Bastia Hill
Though Bastia Hill might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Whanganui Museum and Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum.

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