Gisborne Central Travel Guide

Gisborne

A white car parked on grass next to a tent by a body of water with hills in the background.
Two people walking on a sandy beach with ocean waves in the background.
Two open-faced sandwiches with smoked salmon and tomato on a white plate.
A sunset over a body of water with a tree silhouette and a distant bridge.

Stay near popular Gisborne Central attractions

Gisborne Botanic Gardens

8.8/10 (62 reviews)
You can find out about the history of Gisborne with a stop at Gisborne Botanic Gardens. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
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Things to do

Tairāwhiti Gisborne: Guided City Bike Tour

Tairāwhiti Gisborne: Guided City Bike Tour

฿2,824
per adult
Tairāwhiti Gisborne: Guided City Bike Tour
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Top hotels in Gisborne Central

Emerald Hotel

Emerald Hotel

4.5 out of 5
13 Gladstone Road,Gisborne 4040 Gisborne
The price is ฿3,031 per night from 20 Aug to 21 Aug
฿3,031
฿3,485 total
20 Aug - 21 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Gisborne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8/10 Very good! (863 reviews)
"Hotel was cold and felt like a ghost town. When the earthquake hit I was super worried. Maintenance not great."

Reviewed on 15 Aug 2026

Emerald Hotel
Portside Hotel

Portside Hotel

4 out of 5
2 Reads Quay Gisborne
The price is ฿3,993 per night from 21 Aug to 22 Aug
฿3,993
฿4,592 total
21 Aug - 22 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 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! (447 reviews)
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Reviewed on 26 Jul 2026

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 ฿3,350 per night from 22 Aug to 23 Aug
฿3,350
฿3,853 total
22 Aug - 23 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Gisborne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
Pacific Harbour Motor Inn, Gisborne
Senator Motor Inn

Senator Motor Inn

3.5 out of 5
2 Childers rd Gisborne
Fully refundable
The price is ฿3,678 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
฿3,678
฿4,229 total
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Gisborne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Te Tauihu Turanga Whakamana and Longbush Wines ...
Senator Motor Inn
Marinaview Apartments

Marinaview Apartments

4 out of 5
6 Reads Quay Gisborne
Stay at this beach apartment in Gisborne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Gisborne Wine Centre and Gisborne Harbour ...
9/10 Wonderful! (14 reviews)
"Huge apartment with nice views of the marina area. Very handy location, easy walking distance to most things in town."

Reviewed on 8 Mar 2020

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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 ฿2,680 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
฿2,680
฿3,082 total
2 Sept - 3 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Gisborne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
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Where to stay in Gisborne Central

Find the best Gisborne Central areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A beach with waves, mountains, and a clear sky.

Wainui

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

A coastal landscape with a clear view of the sea, a small island, and a distant mountain range under a partly cloudy sky.
Photo by Natalie Robinson
Open Photo by Natalie Robinson

Kaiti

While visiting Kaiti, you might make a stop by sights like Kaiti Hill and Gisborne Harbour.

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 Okitu Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

A paved walkway along a grassy area with a view of a body of water and distant mountains.
Photo by Natalie Robinson
Open Photo by Natalie Robinson

Awapuni

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

Gisborne Central Travel Guide