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.

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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
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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.

Wainui
Kaiti

Kaiti

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

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Te Hapara

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

Te Hapara
Awapuni

Awapuni

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

Awapuni
Emerald Hotel

Emerald Hotel

4.5 out of 5
13 Gladstone Road,Gisborne 4040 Gisborne
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$155 per night from 27 May to 28 May
NZ$155
27 May - 28 May
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 29 May to 30 May
NZ$154
29 May - 30 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! (583 reviews)
"Clean and tidy, easy check in, good parking."

Reviewed on 20 May 2026

Captain Cook Motor Lodge
Waikanae Beach Motel

Waikanae Beach Motel

3 out of 5
19 Salisbury Road Gisborne
The price is NZ$147 per night from 31 May to 1 June
NZ$147
31 May - 1 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! (379 reviews)
"Liked ...Location, parking and price. Had an older apartment a little on the tired side. Everything was serviceable, coffee machine was a bonus. Couch was a touch close to the ground for me,but OK. Balcony made a noise when we went out , we erred on the side of caution and stayed off it. We enjoyed ..."

Reviewed on 22 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
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
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
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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