Papaiti Travel Guide
Whanganui
Popular places to visit
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.
Putiki Church
Find out about the history of Whanganui when you spend time at Putiki Church. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
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.
Top hotels in Papaiti
The Signal Box
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2021
The Avenue Hotel
Reviewed on 9 Jul 2025
151 on London Motel
Reviewed on 9 Jul 2025
Burwood Manor Motel
Reviewed on 14 Jul 2025
Riverside Motel
Reviewed on 10 Jul 2025
Aotea Motor Lodge
Reviewed on 17 Jul 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 Virginia Lake and Durie Hill Elevator.
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 Durie Hill Elevator and Sarjeant Gallery.
Otamatea
Though Otamatea may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Virginia Lake and Durie Hill Elevator.
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 Durie Hill Elevator.
Bastia Hill
Though Bastia Hill may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Durie Hill Elevator and Sarjeant Gallery.
Westmere
If you're spending some time in Westmere, Mowhanau Beach and Bason Botanic Gardens are top sights worth seeing.