Wainui
Gisborne
Popular places to visit
Gisborne Hospital
If Gisborne Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Gisborne.
Eastwoodhill Arboretum
Enjoy an outing to Eastwoodhill Arboretum during your stay in Gisborne. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
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 take a trip to Te Poho-o-Rawiri Meeting House. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
Tairawhiti Museum
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Tairawhiti Museum in Gisborne. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
Kaiti Hill
Explore the great outdoors at Kaiti Hill, a lovely green space in 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 1 Oct 2025

Wainui Absolute Beachfront Studio Unit
very welcoming and friendly. wonderful spot so close to the beach.
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025

WAINUI GARDEN HIDEAWAY a little gem in a garden oasis.

Hinterland Retreat. Coastal glamping cabin minutes from the surf.

Iconic Wainui Beach a 100m stroll. Relax in Tropical type surroundings.
Beautiful surroundings. Not only does the property have off street parking but I got my own carport to use. Great hosts that were very helpful. Great photos on the walls taken by their son. As a photographer myself, staying there for a four day photoshoot I really liked that. I definately recommend ...
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2025

Salt Guesthouse-relax & unwind in this beautiful space. Rural feel, ocean close.
Other neighbourhoods around Wainui

Tamarau
While Tamarau isn't home to many top sights, Wainui Beach and Te Poho-o-Rawiri Meeting House are some notable places to visit nearby.

Okitu
Travellers come to Okitu for its beaches, and you can see top attractions like Okitu Beach and Makorori Headland Trailhead while you're in town.

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

Inner Kaiti
While there might not be top attractions in Inner Kaiti, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Gisborne Harbour and Te Poho-o-Rawiri Meeting House.

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.

Whataupoko
While there might not be top attractions in Whataupoko, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Tairawhiti Museum and Gisborne Botanic Gardens.
