Makaraka Travel Guide

Gisborne

Popular places to visit

Eastwoodhill Arboretum

5/5(1 review)

Enjoy an outing to Eastwoodhill Arboretum during your stay in Gisborne. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

Eastwoodhill Arboretum

Gisborne Harbour

4.5/5(4 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in Gisborne with a trip to Gisborne Harbour. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

Gisborne Harbour

Gisborne Hospital

If Gisborne Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Gisborne.

Gisborne Hospital

Gisborne Wine Centre

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Gisborne Wine Centre during your travels to Gisborne. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

Gisborne Wine Centre

Te Poho-o-Rawiri Meeting House

Learn about the local history of Gisborne when you take a trip to Te Poho-o-Rawiri Meeting House. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

Te Poho-o-Rawiri Meeting House

Kaiti Hill

4.5/5(3 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Kaiti Hill, a lovely green space in Gisborne. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

Kaiti Hill

Top hotels in Makaraka

Emerald Hotel
Emerald Hotel
4.5 out of 5
13 Gladstone Road,Gisborne 4040, Gisborne
The price is Rp1.601.355 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
Rp1.601.355
Rp1.841.595 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Gisborne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (682 reviews)
"Loved the river view but didnt like that there was no toaster (husband needs food with morning medication) or that there wasn't a sink"

Reviewed on 14 Jan 2025

Emerald Hotel
Portside Hotel
Portside Hotel
4 out of 5
2 Reads Quay, Gisborne
The price is Rp1.656.590 per night from 5 Feb to 6 Feb
Rp1.656.590
Rp1.920.940 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Feb - 6 Feb
Stay at this 4-star 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! (387 reviews)
"We took the smaller of the rooms, but it was well appointed, tidy and clean with no faulty chattels. Staff were polite and kind. They were able to store our bicycles for us in a secure garage. Parking was plentiful and easy."

Reviewed on 18 Jan 2025

Portside Hotel
Captain Cook Motor Lodge
Captain Cook Motor Lodge
4 out of 5
31 Awapuni Rd, Waikanae Beach, Gisborne
The price is Rp1.317.161 per night from 2 Feb to 3 Feb
Rp1.317.161
Rp1.529.606 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Feb - 3 Feb
Stay at this 4-star motel in Gisborne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (522 reviews)
"Amazing Happy workers cleaning the rooms daily,"

Reviewed on 17 Jan 2025

Captain Cook Motor Lodge
Alfresco Motor Lodge
Alfresco Motor Lodge
3.5 out of 5
784 Gladstone Road, Gisborne
The price is Rp1.433.946 per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
Rp1.433.946
Rp1.649.014 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Feb - 2 Feb
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly motel in Gisborne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (297 reviews)
"Super clean, comfy beds with nice linen and nice friendly staff."

Reviewed on 20 Jan 2025

Alfresco Motor Lodge
White Heron Motor Lodge
White Heron Motor Lodge
4 out of 5
474 Gladstone Road, Gisborne
The price is Rp1.681.287 per night from 24 Jan to 25 Jan
Rp1.681.287
Rp1.934.773 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Jan - 25 Jan
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly motel in Gisborne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (312 reviews)
"White Heron is a safe, place to relax, chill and close to the shops and town center. Recommend place to enjoy your stay in Gisborne.."

Reviewed on 10 Jan 2025

White Heron Motor Lodge
Waikanae Beach Motel
Waikanae Beach Motel
3 out of 5
19 Salisbury Road, Gisborne
The price is Rp1.418.533 per night from 15 Feb to 16 Feb
Rp1.418.533
Rp1.635.655 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Feb - 16 Feb
Stay at this 3-star motel in Gisborne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Popular attractions Sunshine Brewing Company and Gisborne i-SITE Mini ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (314 reviews)
"Was close to town and beach Our room had bbq and picnic table lovely little garden Size of room was perfect , clean and beds comfortable Staff very helpful and friendly"

Reviewed on 13 Jan 2025

Waikanae Beach Motel
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Other neighbourhoods around Makaraka

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Gisborne Airport

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Gisborne Airport and surrounding area, you can visit Midway Beach and Bushmere Estate.

Gisborne Airport
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Matawhero

While visiting Matawhero, you might make a stop by sights like Matawhero Wines and Bushmere Estate.

Matawhero
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Lytton West

While Lytton West isn't home to many top sights, Eastwoodhill Arboretum and Sunshine Brewery are some notable places to visit nearby.

Lytton West
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Elgin

While there might not be top attractions in Elgin, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Midway Beach and Eastwoodhill Arboretum.

Elgin
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Makauri

When in Makauri, you can plan a visit to Eastwoodhill Arboretum and Midway Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Makauri
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Riverdale

When in Riverdale, you can plan a visit to Eastwoodhill Arboretum and Midway Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Riverdale

Makaraka Travel Guide