Okitu Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Titirangi Reserve
Explore the great outdoors at Titirangi Reserve, a lovely green space in Gisborne. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
Makorori Headland Trailhead
You can take time to visit Makorori Headland Trailhead during your travels to Gisborne. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
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.
Gisborne Hospital
If Gisborne Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Gisborne.
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.
Our pick of the best Okitu Hotel Deals
Oceanview Chalet with Floor-to-Ceiling Windows - Your Serene Escape.
Exceptional view, great environment & accommodation with wonderful hosts - thank you! Had curtains and windows wide open all night - sounds of the sea will be a long term memory of our stay in NZ & saw a greart sunrise. Please don't be put off by the external bathroom - it is via a short covered ...
Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026
Two self-contained rooms on private property 5 mins walk from amazing beach.
Emerald Hotel
Yes
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
Waikanae Beach Motel
Awesome location. Really nice, comfortable and clean room.
Reviewed on 29 Mar 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
Motel Oasis, Gisborne
Great room, easy parking, good location, great shower. Manager on duty so kind and helpful went above and beyond for us. Great tourism ambassador. Would definitely recommend.
Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Okitu
Wainui
Wainui is known for its pristine beaches, and you can make a stop by Wainui Beach and Okitu Beach while in the area.
Outer Kaiti
Outer Kaiti might not have many top sights, but Tairawhiti Museum and Okitu Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Tamarau
While Tamarau isn't home to many top sights, Wainui Beach and Okitu Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.
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 Tairawhiti Museum.
Kaiti
While visiting Kaiti, you might make a stop by sights like Kaiti Hill and Gisborne Harbour.
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.
