Whataupoko Travel Guide

Tourist Guide


Stay near popular Whataupoko attractions


Our pick of the best Whataupoko Hotel Deals

The Verandah at Gisborne

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

The Verandah at Gisborne
Cedar House

Cedar House

4 out of 5
4 Clifford St Gisborne Gisborne
The price is NZ$258 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
NZ$258
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
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

Cedar House
Gizzy vibe

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.
Gizzy vibe
Emerald Hotel

Emerald Hotel

4.5 out of 5
13 Gladstone Road,Gisborne 4040 Gisborne
The price is NZ$173 per night from 25 Sept to 26 Sept
NZ$173
25 Sept - 26 Sept
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! (866 reviews)
"I stayed here before when it was a 24 hour hotel. Beautiful, large rooms. Mine was completely updated, because of competition it is now room only and a 12 hour reception. But my suite was huge, cheap.beautiful balcony onto river and just a fantastic family space. Glass lift. I have stayed in portside ..."

Reviewed on 9 Sept 2026

Emerald Hotel
Captain Cook Motor Lodge

Captain Cook Motor Lodge

4 out of 5
31 Awapuni Rd, Waikanae Beach Gisborne
The price is NZ$152 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
NZ$152
11 Oct - 12 Oct
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 ...
Captain Cook Motor Lodge
Portside Hotel

Portside Hotel

4 out of 5
2 Reads Quay Gisborne
The price is NZ$236 per night from 11 Sept to 12 Sept
NZ$236
11 Sept - 12 Sept
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! (450 reviews)
"We’ve stayed before and always been very pleased. The room could probably do with a little lick of paint, a few marks on the wall."

Reviewed on 6 Sept 2026

Portside Hotel
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.

Our guide on where to stay in Whataupoko

Find the best Whataupoko areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Gisborne Central

If you're spending some time in Gisborne Central, Sunshine Brewery and Te Tauihu Turanga Whakamana are top sights worth seeing.

Wainui

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

Kaiti

While visiting Kaiti, you might make a stop by sights like Kaiti Hill and Gisborne Harbour.

Te Hapara

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

Awapuni

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



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