Whataupoko Travel Guide

Gisborne

Popular places to visit

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.

Tairawhiti Museum

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 Harbour

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

Gisborne Harbour

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

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

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

Top hotels in Whataupoko

Cedar House

Cedar House

4 out of 5
4 Clifford St, Gisborne, Gisborne
Stay at this 4-star B&B in Gisborne. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Tairawhiti Museum and Te Tauihu Turanga Whakamana ...
"Loved it. The room was beautiful warm and spacious. Penny and Roger were lovely. Highly recommend"

Reviewed on 15 Jul 2023

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Emerald Hotel

Emerald Hotel

4.5 out of 5
13 Gladstone Road,Gisborne 4040, Gisborne
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 ...
8/10 Very Good! (742 reviews)
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Reviewed on 20 Jul 2025

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Captain Cook Motor Lodge

Captain Cook Motor Lodge

4 out of 5
31 Awapuni Rd, Waikanae Beach, Gisborne
The price is ฿2,660 per night from 6 Aug to 7 Aug
฿2,660
฿3,059 total
6 Aug - 7 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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! (542 reviews)
"Great location, conveniently close to the centre of Gisborne within walking distance. The room was clean and spacious, equipped with a sufficient kitchenette and supplies. Would definitely stay again!"

Reviewed on 13 Jul 2025

Captain Cook Motor Lodge
Alfresco Motor Lodge

Alfresco Motor Lodge

3.5 out of 5
784 Gladstone Road, Gisborne
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! (317 reviews)
"All round it was exactly what we wanted at an affordable rate"

Reviewed on 17 Jul 2025

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Portside Hotel

Portside Hotel

4 out of 5
2 Reads Quay, Gisborne
The price is ฿3,310 per night from 6 Aug to 7 Aug
฿3,310
฿3,806 total
6 Aug - 7 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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! (408 reviews)
"Was a beautiful quiet place for a solo work female traveller. Lovely staff . Great kitchen."

Reviewed on 9 Jul 2025

Portside 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 ฿3,191 per night from 25 Jul to 26 Jul
฿3,191
฿3,669 total
25 Jul - 26 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star motel in Gisborne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (522 reviews)
Our favourite motel in Gisborne
"This motel continues to be our favourite in Gisborne. We love the friendly, welcoming hosts, the beautiful location next to the river and harbour, the proximity to the best cafes and restaurants in Gisborne, the close proximity to the cities main shopping and the great walks along the river and to ..."

Reviewed on 2 Jul 2025

Pacific Harbour Motor Inn, Gisborne
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Other neighbourhoods around Whataupoko

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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 Te Poho-o-Rawiri Meeting House.

Inner Kaiti
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Gisborne Central

If you're spending some time in Gisborne Central, Toihoukura School of Contemporary Art and Gisborne i-SITE Mini Golf are top sights worth seeing.

Gisborne Central
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Mangapapa

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Mangapapa and surrounding area, you can visit Tairawhiti Museum and Gisborne Botanic Gardens.

Mangapapa
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Outer Kaiti

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

Outer Kaiti
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Kaiti

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

Kaiti
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Te Hapara

When in Te Hapara, you can plan a visit to Midway Beach and Tairawhiti Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Te Hapara

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