Papaiti
Whanganui
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.
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.
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.
Watt Fountain
After visiting Watt Fountain, make a plan to see the other sights and activities 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.
Top hotels in Papaiti
The Signal Box
The Avenue Hotel
Perfect accommodation to stay,spacious,clean room and business friendly.
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
151 on London Motel
Parking right outside the front door
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Anndion Lodge Motel and Function Centre
Yes parking was good but there was no milk
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Aotea Motor Lodge
Location was good. Definitely needs upgrading. Toilet kept running. Bodum coffee maker supplied but not enough coffee to make even one cup. We would not choose to stay here again.
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Riverview Motel
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 Virginia Lake 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 Museum and Whanganui Riverboat Centre and 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 Museum and Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum.
Whanganui Central
If you're spending some time in Whanganui Central, Whanganui Museum and Sarjeant Gallery are top sights worth seeing.
