5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveller
Visited the train museum
Gisborne Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Gisborne
Where to stay in Gisborne
Wainui
Wainui is known for its pristine beaches, and you can make a stop by Wainui Beach and Okitu Beach while in the area.
Te Hapara
When in Te Hapara, you can plan a visit to Sunshine Brewery and Gisborne Botanic Gardens, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Kaiti
While visiting Kaiti, you might make a stop by sights like Te Poho-o-Rawiri Meeting House and Gisborne Harbour.
Gisborne Central
If you're spending some time in Gisborne Central, Gisborne Botanic Gardens and Gisborne i-SITE Mini Golf are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
Emerald Hotel
13 Gladstone Road,Gisborne 4040, Gisborne
The price is NZ$163 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
NZ$163
21 Sept - 22 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Gisborne. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8/10 Very Good! (760 reviews)
"Central location, reasonably priced, very clean and spacious rooms."
Reviewed on 9 Sept 2025
Portside Hotel
2 Reads Quay, Gisborne
The price is NZ$232 per night from 22 Sept to 23 Sept
NZ$232
22 Sept - 23 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in Gisborne. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9/10 Wonderful! (413 reviews)
"Always fantastic!!"
Reviewed on 13 Sept 2025
Captain Cook Motor Lodge
31 Awapuni Rd, Waikanae Beach, Gisborne
The price is NZ$168 per night from 8 Oct to 9 Oct
NZ$168
8 Oct - 9 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star motel in Gisborne. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (546 reviews)
"Loved the clean room (with excellent shower and heating) and the location."
Reviewed on 30 Aug 2025
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.
Portside Hotel
2 Reads Quay, Gisborne
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in Gisborne. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9/10 Wonderful! (413 reviews)
"Always fantastic!!"
Reviewed on 13 Sept 2025
The Verandah at Gisborne
Gisborne
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Gisborne. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Tairawhiti Museum and Gisborne ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (98 reviews)
Fantastic place to stay
"Our whanau stayed at the Verandah to attend our Kori’s 80th birthday. We had a large group staying so needed a big place. This property was awesome, it was big enough to easily accommodate us all comfortably, and we never felt as though we were tripping over each other. The house is very well appointed ..."
Reviewed on 27 June 2025
Matawhero Wines
186 Riverpoint Road,, Gisborne,, Gisborne, Gisborne
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly vacation home in Gisborne. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Matawhero Wines and Bushmere ...
10/10 Exceptional! (4 reviews)
"Outstanding! A beautiful, relaxing place to stay. Our separate modern cabin was facing the vineyards. Quiet, comfortable. We walked the vineyards, enjoyed wine tastings. Perfect place. Amazing hospitality."
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2025
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.
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.
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.
Gisborne Harbour
Explore the waterfront in Gisborne with a trip to Gisborne Harbour. 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.
Cook Monument
Find out about the history of Gisborne when you spend time at Cook Monument. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
Reviews of Gisborne
4.2
Top destination
4/5 - Good
Verified traveller
The Rivers restaurant was excellent.
3/5 - Okay
Verified traveller
One decent pub?????
4/5 - Good
Verified traveller
Weather was lovely, swimming at Waikanae great, enjoyed visit to Sponge Bay and watching surfies, had a lovely meal at The Works restaurant.
4/5 - Good
Verified traveller
Harbour is looking fantastic with all new facilities, town looking good as well
4/5 - Good
Verified traveller
Had a great time just wished we had stayed longer than 1 night. Lots of activities, walks cafes and restaurants.
- Gisborne Hospital
- Te Poho-o-Rawiri Meeting House
- Tairawhiti Museum
- Gisborne Wine Centre
- Kaiti Hill
- Eastwoodhill Arboretum
- Okitu Beach
- Sunshine Brewery
- Gisborne i-SITE Mini Golf
- Te Tauihu Turanga Whakamana
- Bushmere Estate
- Toihoukura School of Contemporary Art
- Cook's Plaza
- Longbush Wines
- Titirangi Lookout
- Cook Observatory
- Midway Beach
