East Coast Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit East Coast
Where to stay in East Coast
Waiotahi
When in Waiotahi, you can plan a visit to Ohope Beach and Opotiki Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Whakatāne Town
While visiting Whakatāne Town, you might make a stop by sights like Te Papaka & Puketapu and Wairere Falls.
Wainui
Wainui is known for its pristine beaches, and you can make a stop by Wainui Beach and Okitu Beach while in the area.
Maraetotara
If you're spending some time in Maraetotara, Bay of Plenty and Otarawairere Bay are top sights worth seeing.
Kaiti
While visiting Kaiti, you might make a stop by sights like Te Poho-o-Rawiri Meeting House and Gisborne Harbour.
Gisborne Central
If you're spending some time in Gisborne Central, Eastwoodhill Arboretum and Sunshine Brewery are top sights worth seeing.
Emerald Hotel
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Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
Waikanae Beach Motel
Room spotless, staff lovely
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025
The Com Plex Motel
Everything was exceptional. Will definitely return
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
Portside Hotel
Clean room, although toilet flush never really worked. Nice staff, nice pool and very nice hotel
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Beachpoint Apartments
This is a beautiful property, very clean, quite and with beautiful sea view. Very friendly staff, very friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on 14 Sept 2025
Ohiwa Holiday Spot - Ruatuna Road- Ohiwa harbour
We really enjoyed our stay, Dianne was helpful and easy to deal with. The campervan had everything we needed with an amazing view of the ocean. Would definitely stay here again
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
Popular places to visit
Mahia Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Mahia Beach during your travels in Mahia?
East Cape Lighthouse
You can learn about the history of East Cape with a stop at East Cape Lighthouse. Make some time to visit the monuments while you're in the area.
Ohope Beach
Explore the great outdoors at Ohope Beach, a lovely green space in Ohope. Wander the waterfront and beaches in the area.
Whakatane Hospital
If Whakatane Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Whakatane.
Gisborne Hospital
If Gisborne Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Gisborne.
Te Puia Springs
Learn about the local history of Te Puia when you take a trip to Te Puia Springs. Make some time to visit the monuments while you're in the area.
- Ohope Beach
- Mahia Beach
- Mahanga Beach
- Ohiwa Harbour
- Midway Beach
- Gisborne Hospital
- East Cape Lighthouse
- Te Kaha Beach
- Whakatane Hospital
- Te Urewera National Park
- Te Puia Springs
- Waihau Bay Beach
- Opotiki Beach
- Maraetotara Reserve
- Morere Hot Springs
- Hicks Bay Lookout
- Eastwoodhill Arboretum
- Te Poho-o-Rawiri Meeting House
- Maraehako Bay Beach
- Ohope International Golf Club
- Otarawairere Bay
- Okitu Beach
- Wairere Falls
- Omaio Beach
- Kea Creations Waihau Bay
- Mataatua: The House That Came Home
- Te Papaka & Puketapu
