Whataupoko Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Whataupoko
Stay near popular Whataupoko attractions
Our pick of the best Whataupoko Hotel Deals
The Verandah at Gisborne
Gisborne Gisborne
Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Gisborne. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Tairawhiti Museum and Gisborne Botanic ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (198 reviews)
"Very spacious, lovely neighbourhood, had everything we needed. Was very cold when we arrived but good heating and electric blankets ensured we were toasty warm."
Reviewed on 15 July 2026
Cedar House
4 Clifford St Gisborne Gisborne
Stay at this B&B in Gisborne. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Tairawhiti Museum and Te Tauihu Turanga Whakamana are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews)
"Loved it. The room was beautiful warm and spacious. Penny and Roger were lovely. Highly recommend"
Reviewed on 15 July 2023
Gizzy vibe
Gisborne Gisborne
Stay at this holiday home in Gisborne. Enjoy laundry facilities. Popular attractions Gisborne Botanic Gardens and Tairawhiti Museum are located nearby.
Emerald Hotel
13 Gladstone Road,Gisborne 4040 Gisborne
The price is NZ$160 per night from 20 July to 21 July
NZ$160
20 July - 21 July
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! (852 reviews)
"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
Captain Cook Motor Lodge
31 Awapuni Rd, Waikanae Beach Gisborne
The price is NZ$149 per night from 19 July to 20 July
NZ$149
19 July - 20 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Gisborne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (599 reviews)
"It was such a lovely clean motel to stay. Staff were pleasant,always had a smile on their faces."
Reviewed on 12 July 2026
Portside Hotel
2 Reads Quay Gisborne
The price is NZ$226 per night from 19 July to 20 July
NZ$226
19 July - 20 July
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! (446 reviews)
"Nice place and nice restaurant downstairs"
Reviewed on 8 July 2026
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Our guide on where to stay in Whataupoko
Find the best Whataupoko areas for the activities you enjoy most.
Wainui
Wainui is known for its pristine beaches, and you can make a stop by Wainui Beach and Okitu Beach while in the area.
Photo by Gracen Verheyden
Open Photo by Gracen Verheyden
Gisborne Central
If you're spending some time in Gisborne Central, Gisborne Botanic Gardens and Sunshine Brewery are top sights worth seeing.
Photo by Natalie Robinson
Open Photo by Natalie Robinson
Kaiti
While visiting Kaiti, you might make a stop by sights like Te Poho-o-Rawiri Meeting House and Kaiti Hill.
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.
Photo by Natalie Robinson
Open Photo by Natalie Robinson
Awapuni
If you're spending some time in Awapuni, Midway Beach and Sunshine Brewing Company are top sights worth seeing.
