Riverdale Travel Guide
Gisborne
Popular places to visit
Gisborne Hospital
If Gisborne Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Gisborne.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Top hotels in Riverdale
Emerald Hotel
Balcony view was AMAZING!! STAFF were friendly..2 bedroom apartment was big enough for my 3 kids & very tidy!!! Thanks Emerald Hotel we will be back!!! ****star rating!!!
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
Waikanae Beach Motel
Parking was safe enough for my Mokopuna to walk around. The venue was quiet which was good to relax in the room after a busy day at A&P show in town the weekend.
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025
Portside Hotel
Clean room has everything you need to cook great for a solo female traveller and very quiet
Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025
Pacific Harbour Motor Inn, Gisborne
Good location , this property does not have aircon in the room ,just the lounge in athe one bedroom unit.Was humid and warm if we did not have the door open. Walls are not noise rated .-- Overall a great location and handy walking distance to restaurants and the town.
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Captain Cook Motor Lodge
Clean
Reviewed on 28 Sept 2025
Motel Oasis, Gisborne
Nice place. Staff super friendly. Recommended place.
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Riverdale
Lytton West
While Lytton West isn't home to many top sights, Gisborne Botanic Gardens and Eastwoodhill Arboretum are some notable places to visit nearby.
Te Hapara
When in Te Hapara, you can plan a visit to Sunshine Brewery and Gisborne Botanic Gardens, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Elgin
While there might not be top attractions in Elgin, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Midway Beach and Gisborne Botanic Gardens.
Mangapapa
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Mangapapa and surrounding area, you can visit Gisborne Botanic Gardens and Tairawhiti Museum.
Awapuni
If you're spending some time in Awapuni, Midway Beach and Sunshine Brewing Company are top sights worth seeing.
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.
