Elgin Travel Guide
Gisborne
Things to do

Tairāwhiti Gisborne: Guided City Bike Tour
Top hotels in Elgin

Emerald Hotel
"Great room...huge !! super clean and convenient. Staff could not be more helpful. Ill def be back !!"
Reviewed on 11 Jun 2026

Captain Cook Motor Lodge
"Great friendly service and nice clean rooms"
Reviewed on 22 Jun 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 Jun 2026

Motel Oasis, Gisborne
"From the time we got there till the time we left the stuff where so help full and really polite. Thank you all very much 🙏🙏"
Reviewed on 24 Jun 2026

Waikanae Beach Motel
"Good location in Gisborne -- returning visitor should indicate our satisfaction. Value for money ."
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026

White Heron Motor Lodge
"Very Nice Hotel And Spotless!! Owners of Hotel very welcoming. Would highly recommend staying here."
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Elgin

Wainui
Wainui is known for its pristine beaches, and you can make a stop by Wainui Beach and Okitu Beach while in the area.

Gisborne Central
If you're spending some time in Gisborne Central, Gisborne Botanic Gardens and Sunshine Brewery are top sights worth seeing.

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



