Gisborne Central Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Want to be one of the first to see the sunrise in the world? 

Camping on the east coast in Gisborne; highlight of our trip.
Want to be one of the first to see the sunrise in the world? 

Camping on the east coast in Gisborne; highlight of our trip.
Amateur surfers, professional #blue skies
Salmon and tomato bagels - super fresh and tasty.
#Springfun Gisbourne has amazing Sunsets

Popular places to visit


Our pick of the best Gisborne Central Hotel Deals

Emerald Hotel

Emerald Hotel

4.5 out of 5
13 Gladstone Road,Gisborne 4040 Gisborne
The price is NZ$176 per night from 5 Mar to 6 Mar
NZ$176
5 Mar - 6 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Gisborne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8/10 Very Good! (814 reviews)
Clean room & helpful staff

Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

Emerald Hotel
Portside Hotel

Portside Hotel

4 out of 5
2 Reads Quay Gisborne
The price is NZ$224 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
NZ$224
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Gisborne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9/10 Wonderful! (437 reviews)
My favourite was the ground-floor room facing the city — peaceful, immaculate, and beautifully presented. The bed was exceptionally comfortable, ensuring a great night’s rest. The staff were warm and welcoming, and reception was very accommodating, promptly providing swim towels when needed. The ...

Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026

Portside Hotel
Pacific Harbour Motor Inn, Gisborne

Pacific Harbour Motor Inn, Gisborne

4 out of 5
24 Reads Quay (Cnr Pitt St) Gisborne
The price is NZ$188 per night from 28 Feb to 1 Mar
NZ$188
28 Feb - 1 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Gisborne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (554 reviews)
Very friendly, helpful check-in, clean, great locatioin.

Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026

Pacific Harbour Motor Inn, Gisborne
Senator Motor Inn

Senator Motor Inn

3.5 out of 5
2 Childers rd Gisborne
The price is NZ$213 per night from 28 Feb to 1 Mar
NZ$213
28 Feb - 1 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Gisborne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Te Tauihu Turanga Whakamana and Longbush Wines ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (158 reviews)
Clean room, good location, nice staff

Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026

Senator Motor Inn
Cosy Cottage Gisborne 
AVAILABLE FOR RHYTHM AND VINES!

Cosy Cottage Gisborne AVAILABLE FOR RHYTHM AND VINES!

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Stay at this holiday home in Gisborne. Enjoy laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attractions Sunshine Brewery and Eastwoodhill Arboretum are located ...
Cosy Cottage Gisborne AVAILABLE FOR RHYTHM AND VINES!
A modern house close to town and the beach and backs on to a tree lined park

A modern house close to town and the beach and backs on to a tree lined park

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Stay at this golf holiday home in Gisborne. Enjoy free breakfast, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Gisborne i-SITE Mini Golf and Sunshine Brewing ...
A modern house close to town and the beach and backs on to a tree lined park
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Other neighbourhoods around Gisborne Central

The walkway at Waikanae Beach down to Midway beach is a great way to start the day.

Awapuni

If you're spending some time in Awapuni, Midway Beach and Sunshine Brewing Company are top sights worth seeing.

Awapuni
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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.

Whataupoko
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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.

Inner Kaiti
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Te Hapara

When in Te Hapara, you can plan a visit to Midway Beach and Tairawhiti Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Te Hapara
The view from the top of Kaiti Hill just last the lookout. Beautiful.

Kaiti

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

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Mangapapa

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Mangapapa and surrounding area, you can visit Tairawhiti Museum and Gisborne Botanic Gardens.

Mangapapa


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