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.
Gisborne Central
If you're spending some time in Gisborne Central, Eastwoodhill Arboretum and Gisborne Botanic Gardens are top sights worth seeing.
Maraetotara
If you're spending some time in Maraetotara, Bay of Plenty and Otarawairere Bay are top sights worth seeing.
Whakatāne Town
While visiting Whakatāne Town, you might make a stop by sights like Whakatane War Memorial Hall and Te Papaka & Puketapu.
Wainui
Wainui is known for its pristine beaches, and you can make a stop by Wainui Beach and Okitu Beach while in the area.
Kaiti
While visiting Kaiti, you might make a stop by sights like Kaiti Hill and Gisborne Harbour.
Emerald Hotel
The rooms we were allocated were very spacious, well provisioned, clean and tidy. The only issues we had was having to fill the jug from the bathroom basin and all of the lifts were not working.
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
The Com Plex Motel
Everything about the Com Plex was excellent the stuff, room, and parking. Highly recommend
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
Waikanae Beach Motel
Didn’t use kitchen and parking was a bit tricky
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Portside Hotel
Room was nice. Main reason I marked the rating down to good was the noise coming from the Port all night, it didn’t stop and the banging was very loud.
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
Ohiwa Seascape Studios
Lovely room, fabulous location.
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
The Verandah at Gisborne
I booked the Verandah at Gisborne for myself and family to stay in for my wedding and the house was incredible and charming! Lots of space and bedrooms for a family and a nice large backyard and deck to relax and enjoy a meal. Comfortable beds and gorgous lounge. Highly recommend any family to stay ...
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025
Popular places to visit
Mahia Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Mahia Beach during your travels in Mahia?
Ohope Beach
Explore the great outdoors at Ohope Beach, a lovely green space in Ohope. Wander the waterfront and beaches in the area.
Eastwoodhill Arboretum
Enjoy an outing to Eastwoodhill Arboretum during your stay in Gisborne. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
Morere Hot Springs
You can take time to visit Morere Hot Springs during your travels to Morere. Wander the parks and beaches while you're in the area.
Gisborne Harbour
Explore the waterfront in Gisborne with a trip to Gisborne Harbour. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
Whakatane Hospital
If Whakatane Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Whakatane.
Activities
Auckland Sky Tower General Admission Ticket
Auckland: Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus Ticket
Rotorua Tour from Auckland with Optional Extras
Afternoon Piha Beach and Rainforest Tour from Auckland
Auckland Harbour Sailboat Cruise Including Three Course Dinner
Hobbiton Movie Set & Rotorua including Te Puia Tour
- Ohope Beach
- Mahia Beach
- Eastwoodhill Arboretum
- Ohiwa Harbour
- Mahanga Beach
- Morere Hot Springs
- Opotiki Beach
- Whakatane Hospital
- Gisborne Hospital
- East Cape Lighthouse
- Midway Beach
- Te Urewera National Park
- Waihau Bay Beach
- Te Puia Springs
- Otarawairere Bay
- Te Poho-o-Rawiri Meeting House
- Tairawhiti Museum
- Te Manuka Tutahi Marae
- Te Papaka & Puketapu
- Te Kaha Beach
- Omaio Beach
- Whakatane War Memorial Hall
- Kaiti Hill
- Okitu Beach
- Onepoto Beach
- Maraetotara Reserve
- Statue of Wairaka
