Gisborne Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Gisborne City New Zealand from Kaiti Hill, Titirangi Reserve
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Gisborne Central

Gisborne Central

If you're spending some time in Gisborne Central, Eastwoodhill Arboretum 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.

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Te Hapara

When in Te Hapara, you can plan a visit to Sunshine Brewery and Eastwoodhill Arboretum, 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
The price is NZ$157 per night from 18 May to 19 May
NZ$157
18 May - 19 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! (836 reviews)
Rooms are very nice,shower is amazing. Carpark building is small,has i went up to top level the roof of carpark was touching the roof of my vechile.

Reviewed on 8 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$149 per night from 26 May to 27 May
NZ$149
26 May - 27 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! (581 reviews)
Perfect accommodation for the night, clean, sky go, ample parking, had a option for dinner & breakfast so no need to leave the premises, staff were very friendly & helpful. The Motel is located on a main road heading to the wharf, so you do get a lot of trucks going past, bar that I can't fault the ...

Reviewed on 14 May 2026

Captain Cook Motor Lodge
Waikanae Beach Motel

Waikanae Beach Motel

3 out of 5
19 Salisbury Road Gisborne
The price is NZ$138 per night from 21 May to 22 May
NZ$138
21 May - 22 May
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! (376 reviews)
Friendly welcome. Clean room. Fully-equipped. Was able to park outside my room. Handy to the beach, and to a cafe that opened early in the day.

Reviewed on 22 Apr 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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