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.

Gisborne Hospital

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

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

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 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

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.

Cook Monument

Top hotels in Riverdale

Emerald Hotel

Emerald Hotel

4.5 out of 5
13 Gladstone Road,Gisborne 4040, Gisborne
The price is ฿2,775 per night from 12 Sept to 13 Sept
฿2,775
฿3,192 total
12 Sept - 13 Sept
includes taxes & fees
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! (760 reviews)
"Central location, reasonably priced, very clean and spacious rooms."

Reviewed on 9 Sep 2025

Emerald Hotel
Captain Cook Motor Lodge

Captain Cook Motor Lodge

4 out of 5
31 Awapuni Rd, Waikanae Beach, Gisborne
The price is ฿2,881 per night from 16 Sept to 17 Sept
฿2,881
฿3,313 total
16 Sept - 17 Sept
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! (546 reviews)
"Loved the clean room (with excellent shower and heating) and the location."

Reviewed on 30 Aug 2025

Captain Cook Motor Lodge
Portside Hotel

Portside Hotel

4 out of 5
2 Reads Quay, Gisborne
The price is ฿3,477 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
฿3,477
฿3,999 total
20 Sept - 21 Sept
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! (412 reviews)
"Probably the shower pressure. needs boosting"

Reviewed on 17 Aug 2025

Portside Hotel
White Heron Motor Lodge

White Heron Motor Lodge

4 out of 5
474 Gladstone Road, Gisborne
The price is ฿3,438 per night from 17 Sept to 18 Sept
฿3,438
฿3,953 total
17 Sept - 18 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly motel in Gisborne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (336 reviews)
"I thoroughly liked it. Very friendly.very comfortable and very clean"

Reviewed on 15 Aug 2025

White Heron Motor Lodge
Pacific Harbour Motor Inn, Gisborne

Pacific Harbour Motor Inn, Gisborne

4 out of 5
24 Reads Quay (Cnr Pitt St), Gisborne
The price is ฿3,110 per night from 18 Sept to 19 Sept
฿3,110
฿3,577 total
18 Sept - 19 Sept
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (528 reviews)
"We stayed 2 nights, great location very clean."

Reviewed on 24 Aug 2025

Pacific Harbour Motor Inn, Gisborne
Waikanae Beach Motel

Waikanae Beach Motel

3 out of 5
19 Salisbury Road, Gisborne
The price is ฿2,637 per night from 22 Sept to 23 Sept
฿2,637
฿3,033 total
22 Sept - 23 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star motel in Gisborne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Popular attractions Sunshine Brewing Company and Gisborne i-SITE Mini ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (332 reviews)
"A lovely stay. Very friendly and helpful advice when asking for dining suggestions. Rooms very clean and tidy."

Reviewed on 25 Jul 2025

Waikanae Beach Motel
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Other neighbourhoods around Riverdale

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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.

Lytton West
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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.

Te Hapara
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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.

Elgin
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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 Gisborne Botanic Gardens and Tairawhiti Museum.

Mangapapa
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Awapuni

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

Awapuni
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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.

Gisborne Airport

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