East Coast Travel Guide
Where to stay in East Coast
Waiotahi
When in Waiotahi, you can plan a visit to Ohope Beach and Opotiki Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Wainui
Wainui is known for its pristine beaches, and you can make a stop by Wainui Beach and Okitu Beach while in the area.
Kaiti
While visiting Kaiti, you might make a stop by sights like Te Poho-o-Rawiri Meeting House and Gisborne Wine Centre.
Coastlands
While Coastlands may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Whakatane River Walk and Mataatua: The House That Came Home.
Awapuni
If you're spending some time in Awapuni, Midway Beach and Sunshine Brewing Company are top sights worth seeing.
Okitu
Travellers come to Okitu for its beaches, and you can see top attractions like Okitu Beach and Makorori Headland Trailhead while you're in town.
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Popular places to visit
Marine Parade
After visiting Marine Parade, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Napier. Amble around this relaxing area's seaside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Mission Estate Winery
Leave the city behind for a day to experience idyllic countryside surroundings and sip a range of magnificent wines.
Napier Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Napier Beach during your travels in Awatoto?
National Aquarium of New Zealand
The tanks at this modern aquarium play host to all kinds of underwater life, from cute sea creatures to fearsome marine predators.
Church Road Winery
Delve into the history of winemaking and indulge in some fine local food and an assortment of delicious reds at this Hawke’s Bay winery.
Napier Prison
Enter spooky cells and hear terrifying tales about some of the nation’s most notorious criminals in one of the oldest prisons in New Zealand.
Activities
Waiheke Island: Ferry & Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus Tickets
Auckland City Highlights, Afternoon Piha Beach & Rainforest Tour
Flavours of our City Food Walk
Waitomo Glowworm & Ruakuri Twin Cave Experience - Small Group Tour From Auckland
Auckland City Tour & Kumeu Wine Country Includes Wine Tastings & Lunch
- Ohope Beach
- Mahia Beach
- Midway Beach
- Whakatane Hospital
- Opotiki Beach
- Gisborne Hospital
- Te Urewera National Park
- Mahanga Beach
- East Cape Lighthouse
- Te Kaha Beach
- Te Puia Springs
- Ohope International Golf Club
- Waihau Bay Beach
- Mataatua: The House That Came Home
- Omaio Beach
- Eastwoodhill Arboretum
- Morere Hot Springs
- Te Manuka Tutahi Marae
- Onepoto Beach
- Wairere Falls
- Kaiti Hill
- Whakatane Aquatic Centre
- Whakatane River Walk
- Maraetotara Reserve
- Maraehako Bay Beach
- Otarawairere Bay