Papaiti Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Whanganui Museum
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Whanganui Museum in 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.
Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum
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.
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 browsing the exhibits at Sarjeant Gallery during your travels in Whanganui. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Wanganui Community Arts Centre
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Wanganui Community Arts Centre during your trip to Whanganui. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Our pick of the best 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 20 Apr 2021

151 on London Motel
Yes room and staff good
Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025

The Avenue Hotel
Staff were excellent and room was perfect.
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025

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

Aotea Motor Lodge
Clean room ,great staff
Reviewed on 1 Dec 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 17 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Papaiti

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 Riverboat Centre and Museum and Whanganui Museum.

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 Riverboat Centre and Museum and Whanganui Museum.

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.

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.

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

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