Gisborne Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Strandgut

Langzeitbelichtung am Strand von Gisborne Nordinsel Neuseelands
Tölpel in Neuseeland am Cape Kidnappers
Gisborne City New Zealand from Kaiti Hill, Titirangi Reserve
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Where to stay in Gisborne

Gisborne Central

Gisborne Central

If you're spending some time in Gisborne Central, Gisborne i-SITE Mini Golf and Sunshine Brewery are top sights worth seeing.

Gisborne Central
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Wainui

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

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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
Kaiti

Kaiti

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

Kaiti
Awapuni

Awapuni

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

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Makauri

When in Makauri, you can plan a visit to Midway Beach and Gisborne Harbour, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Makauri
Emerald Hotel

Emerald Hotel

4.5 out of 5
13 Gladstone Road,Gisborne 4040 Gisborne
The price is NZ$155 per night from 1 June to 2 June
NZ$155
1 June - 2 June
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! (840 reviews)
"Good location"

Reviewed on 21 May 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$154 per night from 30 May to 31 May
NZ$154
30 May - 31 May
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! (585 reviews)
"Great location. Great room"

Reviewed on 26 May 2026

Captain Cook Motor Lodge
Waikanae Beach Motel

Waikanae Beach Motel

3 out of 5
19 Salisbury Road Gisborne
The price is NZ$169 per night from 7 June to 8 June
NZ$169
7 June - 8 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Gisborne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Popular attractions Sunshine Brewing Company and Gisborne i-SITE Mini Golf are ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (381 reviews)
"Older motel, but very clean, and excellent staff"

Reviewed on 25 May 2026

Waikanae Beach Motel
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Portside Hotel

Portside Hotel

4 out of 5
2 Reads Quay Gisborne
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! (442 reviews)
"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

Portside Hotel
Wainui Absolute Beachfront Studio Unit

Wainui Absolute Beachfront Studio Unit

Wainui Beach Gisborne
Stay at this beach apartment in Gisborne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and a garden. Popular attractions Wainui Beach and Okitu Beach are located ...
Wainui Absolute Beachfront Studio Unit
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! (197 reviews)
"Beautiful house."

Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026

The Verandah at Gisborne
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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