Wainui Travel Guide

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A beach with waves, mountains, and a clear sky.

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Ocean Beach Wainui

Ocean Beach Wainui

4 out of 5
7 Oneroa Road - Wainui Beach Gisborne
The price is NZ$203 per night from 21 Aug to 22 Aug
NZ$203
per night
21 Aug - 22 Aug
Stay at this beach hotel in Gisborne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Wainui Beach and Okitu Beach are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (171 reviews)
"Excellent stay in Wainui Beach. The location was perfect, just a very short walk from the beach, which made it ideal for watching the sunrise. The room was clean, comfortable and had everything I needed. Peaceful area and a great place to relax after a long day of driving. I would definitely stay ..."

Reviewed on 11 Aug 2026

Ocean Beach Wainui
Wainui Absolute Beachfront Studio Unit

Wainui Absolute Beachfront Studio Unit

Wainui Beach Gisborne
Stay at this beach apartment in Gisborne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and a garden. Popular attractions Wainui Beach and Okitu Beach are located ...
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Wainui Absolute Beachfront Studio Unit
Iconic Wainui Beach a 100m stroll. Relax in Tropical type surroundings.

Iconic Wainui Beach a 100m stroll. Relax in Tropical type surroundings.

Gisborne Gisborne
Stay at this B&B in Gisborne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, patios and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Wainui Beach and Okitu Beach are located nearby.
9.8/10 Exceptional! (8 reviews)
"Great place to stay on Wainui Beach, hosts were excellent, great communication, and very hospitable."

Reviewed on 11 May 2026

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Iconic Wainui Beach a 100m stroll. Relax in Tropical type surroundings.
Hinterland Retreat. Coastal glamping cabin minutes from the surf.

Hinterland Retreat. Coastal glamping cabin minutes from the surf.

Gisborne Gisborne Region
Stay at this cabin in Gisborne. Enjoy a fitness centre, in-room fireplaces and air conditioning. Popular attractions Okitu Beach and Wainui Beach are located ...
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Hinterland Retreat. Coastal glamping cabin minutes from the surf.
Emerald Hotel

Emerald Hotel

4.5 out of 5
13 Gladstone Road,Gisborne 4040 Gisborne
The price is NZ$156 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
NZ$156
per night
17 Aug - 18 Aug
Stay at this luxury hotel in Gisborne. 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! (863 reviews)
"Hotel was cold and felt like a ghost town. When the earthquake hit I was super worried. Maintenance not great."

Reviewed on 15 Aug 2026

Emerald Hotel
Captain Cook Motor Lodge

Captain Cook Motor Lodge

4 out of 5
31 Awapuni Rd, Waikanae Beach Gisborne
The price is NZ$155 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
NZ$155
per night
16 Aug - 17 Aug
Stay at this motel in Gisborne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
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Our guide on where to stay in Wainui

Find the best Wainui areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Wainui
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Two people walking on a sandy beach with ocean waves in the background.
Photo by Gracen Verheyden
Open Photo by Gracen Verheyden

Gisborne Central

If you're spending some time in Gisborne Central, Gisborne Botanic Gardens and Toihoukura School of Contemporary Art are top sights worth seeing.

A coastal landscape with a clear view of the sea, a small island, and a distant mountain range under a partly cloudy sky.
Photo by Natalie Robinson
Open Photo by Natalie Robinson

Kaiti

While visiting Kaiti, you might make a stop by sights like Kaiti Hill and Gisborne Harbour.

Whataupoko

While there might not be top attractions in Whataupoko, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Tairawhiti Museum and Gisborne Botanic Gardens.

Outer Kaiti

Outer Kaiti might not have many top sights, but Tairawhiti Museum and Okitu Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

A paved walkway along a grassy area with a view of a body of water and distant mountains.
Photo by Natalie Robinson
Open Photo by Natalie Robinson

Awapuni

If you're spending some time in Awapuni, Midway Beach and Sunshine Brewing Company are top sights worth seeing.

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