Awapuni Travel Guide
Tourist Guide

Visit Awapuni
Stay near popular Awapuni attractions
Our pick of the best Awapuni Hotel Deals

Captain Cook Motor Lodge
"Lovely clean and well appointed room good location! Would stay again Cheers1👐"
Reviewed on 28 June 2026

Waikanae Beach Motel
"Good location in Gisborne -- returning visitor should indicate our satisfaction. Value for money ."
Reviewed on 20 June 2026

Waikanae Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park
"Staff are brilliant, pools great, rooms clean & tidy, location amazing, what more could you want. We are booked in again on our way back"
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026

Whispering Sands Motel
"What a lovely spot 10/10 , Jaki was very lovely to deal with at reception, room was very clean tidy & decor was awesome , would definitely recommend a stay."
Reviewed on 24 May 2026

Ahikaa Gisborne Motel
"heat pump didnt heat, unit was freezing, there was no extra heating available, the water in shower went hot and cold."
Reviewed on 15 Aug 2025

Emerald Hotel
"Perfect location over looking river & walk to town. Large spacious room with 2 bedrooms. Main room has TV & lounge. Coffee/Tea making facilities & enormous picture window with large balcony. Also a Fridge & microwave."
Reviewed on 4 July 2026
Our guide on where to stay in Awapuni

Wainui
Wainui is known for its pristine beaches, and you can make a stop by Wainui Beach and Okitu Beach while in the area.

Gisborne Central
If you're spending some time in Gisborne Central, Gisborne Botanic Gardens and Sunshine Brewery are top sights worth seeing.

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



