Wainui Travel Guide
Gisborne

Things to do

Tairāwhiti Gisborne: Guided City Bike Tour

Gisborne: Reef Ecology Tour with Wild Stingrays
Top hotels in Wainui

Ocean Beach Wainui
"We’re from not too far away and just needed a nice, clean, helpful place for the weekend - got all of that as well as lovely and helpful service/advice."
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2026

Emerald Hotel
"The room had a smell, “fake cleaning” but the chemical couldn’t hide the stink. The photos on the website didn’t match the actual hotel, get the photos changed"
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2026

Portside Hotel
"Ok"
Reviewed on 14 Oct 2026

Motel Oasis, Gisborne
"Value for money, easy to find, park and get about, staff on checking were fun and helpful, motel was clean, warm and comfortable, sadly weather was not as good so no swim time."
Reviewed on 8 Oct 2026

Captain Cook Motor Lodge
"Well ccleaned,"
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2026

Waikanae Beach Motel
"Returning guest - value for money"
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2026
Where to stay in Wainui

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

Kaiti
While visiting Kaiti, you might make a stop by sights like Te Poho-o-Rawiri Meeting House and Kaiti Hill.

Awapuni
If you're spending some time in Awapuni, Midway Beach and Kiwa Pools Gisborne are top sights worth seeing.
Outer Kaiti
Outer Kaiti might not have many top sights, but Te Poho-o-Rawiri Meeting House and Tairawhiti Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Te Hapara
When in Te Hapara, you can plan a visit to Midway Beach and Tairawhiti Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.



