Okitu Travel Guide
Gisborne
Popular places to visit
Titirangi Reserve
Explore the great outdoors at Titirangi Reserve, a lovely green space in Gisborne. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
Makorori Headland Trailhead
You can take time to visit Makorori Headland Trailhead during your travels to Gisborne. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
Kaiti Hill
Explore the great outdoors at Kaiti Hill, a lovely green space in Gisborne. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
Gisborne Harbour
Explore the waterfront in Gisborne with a trip to Gisborne Harbour. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
Tairawhiti Museum
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Tairawhiti Museum in Gisborne. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
Cook Monument
Find out about the history of Gisborne when you spend time at Cook Monument. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
Things to do
Tairāwhiti Gisborne: Guided City Bike Tour
Top hotels in Okitu
Emerald Hotel
"My room was clean and spacious. The air conditioner kept the room warm and comfortable. The views and privacy were great and the receptionist was helpful and polite. I would recommend the Emerald Hotel as a great place to stay while visiting the Gisborne area."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Captain Cook Motor Lodge
"Very clean and tidy staff were very inviting will definetly stay again."
Reviewed on 4 Jun 2026
Waikanae Beach Motel
"Amazing staff! Friendly and professional environment. Clean sheets, duvet and pillows. Clean bathroom. Definitely recommended. If I ever visit Gisborne again I would go and stay in again. ❤️👍"
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Portside Hotel
"The furnishings are a little dated and the Shower over the Bath was tricky, however the rooms were spacious and with Heat Pumps in the Lounge & Bedroom we were very warm. Plus having a Washing Machine & Dryer was great."
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
Motel Oasis, Gisborne
"Clean room, kids enjoyed the spa bath."
Reviewed on 7 Jun 2026
Pacific Harbour Motor Inn, Gisborne
"Nice place to stay."
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Where to stay in Okitu
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 Toihoukura School of Contemporary Art are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Kaiti
While visiting Kaiti, you might make a stop by sights like Kaiti Hill and Gisborne Harbour.
Awapuni
If you're spending some time in Awapuni, Midway Beach and Sunshine Brewing Company are top sights worth seeing.
