Wainui
Gisborne
Popular places to visit
Titirangi Reserve
Explore the great outdoors at Titirangi Reserve, a lovely green space in Gisborne. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
Gisborne Hospital
Though Gisborne Hospital might be what brings you to town, perhaps you'll have a chance to explore more of Gisborne while you are here.
Gisborne Harbour
Explore the waterfront in Gisborne with a trip to Gisborne Harbour. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
Te Poho-o-Rawiri Meeting House
Learn about the local history of Gisborne when you spend time at Te Poho-o-Rawiri Meeting House. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
Tairawhiti Museum
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Tairawhiti Museum in Gisborne. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
Gisborne Wine Centre
You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Gisborne Wine Centre during your travels to Gisborne. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
Top hotels in Wainui
Ocean Beach Wainui
Staff were so lovely and inviting. They couldnt have done more to be accomodating. Very very clean and nicely decorated. Highly recommended.
Reviewed on Oct 1, 2025
Emerald Hotel
The room was spotless and very big. Despite being the noisy room overlooking the street we had no issues with it. My only concern, lovely and friendly as they were was room service was too early and they walked in too soon to get to the door. A simple sign on the door to say we didnt need it would ...
Reviewed on Feb 3, 2026
Portside Hotel
Neat and tidy
Reviewed on Jan 9, 2026
Waikanae Beach Motel
Great place
Reviewed on Jan 30, 2026
Motel Oasis, Gisborne
Staff were nice friendly, beds were comfy, clean rooms, swimming pool was great our moko and her lil friend loved it and the use of the free washing machine made it even better going home with clean washing overal our whole experience was amazing we will definitely be back thank you
Reviewed on Jan 30, 2026
Captain Cook Motor Lodge
Clean, everything was provided, the bed was comfortable. The foot mat matching the carpet needs replacing or rebinding. Air conditioning unit was in good working condtion
Reviewed on Jan 17, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Wainui
Tamarau
Tamarau might not have many top sights, but Wainui Beach and Te Poho-o-Rawiri Meeting House are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Okitu
Okitu is known for its beaches, and you can plan a trip to Okitu Beach and Makorori Headland Trailhead while you're in town.
Kaiti
If you're spending some time in Kaiti, Te Poho-o-Rawiri Meeting House and Gisborne Wine Centre are top sights worth seeing.
Outer Kaiti
While Outer Kaiti isn't home to many top sights, Te Poho-o-Rawiri Meeting House and Tairawhiti Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.
Inner Kaiti
When in Inner Kaiti, you can plan a visit to Gisborne Harbour and Te Poho-o-Rawiri Meeting House, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Whataupoko
While Whataupoko might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Tairawhiti Museum and Eastwoodhill Arboretum.
