Gisborne Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Gisborne
Our guide on where to stay in Gisborne
Gisborne Central
If you're spending some time in Gisborne Central, Gisborne Botanic Gardens and Sunshine Brewery 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.
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 Tairawhiti Museum and Gisborne Harbour are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Inner Kaiti
While there might not be top attractions in Inner Kaiti, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Gisborne Harbour and Tairawhiti Museum.
Emerald Hotel
"Great room...huge !! super clean and convenient. Staff could not be more helpful. Ill def be back !!"
Reviewed on 11 June 2026
Captain Cook Motor Lodge
"Great friendly service and nice clean rooms"
Reviewed on 22 June 2026
Portside Hotel
"Located at near the river and port. Lots of areas to walk from. Restaurants 15 minute walk away. Quiet rooms. Very helpful and friendly front desk team member."
Reviewed on 12 June 2026
Portside Hotel
"Located at near the river and port. Lots of areas to walk from. Restaurants 15 minute walk away. Quiet rooms. Very helpful and friendly front desk team member."
Reviewed on 12 June 2026
Wainui Absolute Beachfront Studio Unit
Matawhero Wines
"Very nice"
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Popular places to visit
Titirangi Reserve
Explore the great outdoors at Titirangi Reserve, a lovely green space in Gisborne. 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 Harbour
Explore the waterfront in Gisborne with a trip to Gisborne Harbour. 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.
Gisborne Botanic Gardens
You can find out about the history of Gisborne with a stop at Gisborne Botanic Gardens. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
Kaiti Hill
Explore the great outdoors at Kaiti Hill, a lovely green space in Gisborne. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
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- Tairawhiti Museum
- Gisborne Hospital
- Kaiti Hill
- Te Poho-o-Rawiri Meeting House
- Gisborne Wine Centre
- Bushmere Estate
- Sunshine Brewery
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- Toihoukura School of Contemporary Art
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- Cook's Plaza
- Titirangi Lookout
- Gisborne i-SITE Mini Golf
- Okitu Beach
- Cook Observatory
- Midway Beach
