Gisborne Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Gisborne

Where to stay in Gisborne

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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
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Kaiti

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

Kaiti
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Awapuni

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

Awapuni
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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.

Okitu
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Outer Kaiti

Outer Kaiti might not have many top sights, but Te Poho-o-Rawiri Meeting House and Gisborne Harbour are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Outer Kaiti
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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.

Inner Kaiti
Captain Cook Motor Lodge
Captain Cook Motor Lodge
4 out of 5
31 Awapuni Rd, Waikanae Beach, Gisborne
The price is NZ$176 per night from 7 Jun to 8 Jun
NZ$176
per night
7 Jun - 8 Jun
Stay at this 4-star motel in Gisborne. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (475 reviews)
"Easy access to room Own marked car park outside room Very comfortable beds Spotlessly clean Quiet Every appliance worked Very spacious rooms Staff friendly and helpful Highly recommend and will stay again"

Reviewed on 5 Jun. 2024

Captain Cook Motor Lodge
Emerald Hotel
Emerald Hotel
4.5 out of 5
13 Gladstone Road,Gisborne 4040, Gisborne
The price is NZ$199 per night from 7 Jun to 8 Jun
NZ$199
per night
7 Jun - 8 Jun
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Gisborne. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Te Tauihu Turanga Whakamana and Longbush ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (608 reviews)
"Stay was easy no issues great time"

Reviewed on 3 Jun. 2024

Emerald Hotel
Pacific Harbour Motor Inn, Gisborne
Pacific Harbour Motor Inn, Gisborne
4 out of 5
24 Reads Quay (Cnr Pitt St), Gisborne
The price is NZ$185 per night from 19 Jun to 20 Jun
NZ$185
per night
19 Jun - 20 Jun
Stay at this 4-star motel in Gisborne. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (470 reviews)
"Nice location near harbour and convenient to the activities we undertook in Gisborne."

Reviewed on 27 May 2024

Pacific Harbour Motor Inn, Gisborne
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
Portside Hotel
4 out of 5
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 property condition in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (361 reviews)
"Great stay here, everything we needed in the lovely little room. Great to have a balcony & brilliant idea having the little lounges with a free coffee machine in the lobby! Loved it. Walking distance to great restaurants, town & the beach. Great value hotel, thank you very much!"

Reviewed on 3 Jun. 2024

Portside Hotel
Apartment - river side
Apartment - river side
Gisborne
Book a stay at this family-friendly apartment in Gisborne. Enjoy a water park and a garden. Popular attractions Te Poho-o-Rawiri Meeting House and Longbush Wines ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (19 reviews)
beautiful place
"Thanks for great place and great people!!! Owner is super helpful and friendly."

Reviewed on 1 Mar. 2024

Apartment - river side
Wainui Absolute Beachfront Studio Unit
Wainui Absolute Beachfront Studio Unit
Wainui Beach
Stay at this apartment in Gisborne. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and patios. Popular attractions Wainui Beach and Okitu Beach are located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (107 reviews)
Absolutely perfect
"Just what we needed a perfect chill. Accommodation has everything you need and exceeded our expectations. A perfect beachfront location including fantastic seating to watch the sunrise. The hosts accommodated our requests. Definitely stay again"

Reviewed on 26 Apr. 2024

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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Reviews of Gisborne

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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
24 Mar 2020

Visited the train museum

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller
23 Feb 2020

The Rivers restaurant was excellent.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller
19 Feb 2020

One decent pub?????

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller
18 Feb 2020

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
11 Feb 2020

Harbour is looking fantastic with all new facilities, town looking good as well

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller
8 Feb 2020

Had a great time just wished we had stayed longer than 1 night. Lots of activities, walks cafes and restaurants.