Riverdale Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Gisborne Hospital
If Gisborne Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Gisborne.
Gisborne Harbour
Explore the waterfront in Gisborne with a trip to Gisborne Harbour. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
Te Poho-o-Rawiri Meeting House
Learn about the local history of Gisborne when you take a trip to Te Poho-o-Rawiri Meeting House. 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.
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.
Gisborne Wine Centre
You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Gisborne Wine Centre during your travels to Gisborne. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
Our pick of the best Riverdale Hotel Deals
Emerald Hotel
First room was not cleaned properly. The second room was a lot better and ideal for me and me whānau. The receptionist was a great help!
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Waikanae Beach Motel
Staff is helpful
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Portside Hotel
Lovely holiday in Gisborne. Small bed but spotless room with everything we needed. We loved the coffee machine in the foyer and used the lovely pool in the hot weather. Staff were excellent. We will return
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
Captain Cook Motor Lodge
Room was spotless , great motor lodege. Will stay again.
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Alfresco Motor Lodge
Very comfortable, had all we needed.
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Travellers Inn Motel
Very clean and freshly renovated. Welcoming and helpful manager. Would hoghly recommend.
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Riverdale
Lytton West
While Lytton West isn't home to many top sights, Eastwoodhill Arboretum and Midway Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.
Te Hapara
When in Te Hapara, you can plan a visit to Eastwoodhill Arboretum and Midway Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Elgin
While there might not be top attractions in Elgin, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Midway Beach and Eastwoodhill Arboretum.
Mangapapa
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Mangapapa and surrounding area, you can visit Eastwoodhill Arboretum and Tairawhiti Museum.
Gisborne Airport
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Gisborne Airport and surrounding area, you can visit Midway Beach and Bushmere Estate.
Awapuni
If you're spending some time in Awapuni, Midway Beach and Sunshine Brewing Company are top sights worth seeing.
