Whataupoko Travel Guide

Gisborne

Stay near popular Whataupoko attractions

Tairawhiti Museum

8.0/10 (24 reviews)
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Tairawhiti Museum in Gisborne. 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

฿2,742
per adult
Tairāwhiti Gisborne: Guided City Bike Tour
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Top hotels in Whataupoko

Cedar House

Cedar House

4 out of 5
4 Clifford St Gisborne Gisborne
The price is ฿4,409 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
฿4,409
฿5,070 total
13 Oct - 14 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this B&B in Gisborne. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Tairawhiti Museum and Te Tauihu Turanga Whakamana are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews)
"Loved it. The room was beautiful warm and spacious. Penny and Roger were lovely. Highly recommend"

Reviewed on 15 Jul 2023

Cedar House
Emerald Hotel

Emerald Hotel

4.5 out of 5
13 Gladstone Road,Gisborne 4040 Gisborne
The price is ฿2,934 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
฿2,934
฿3,374 total
12 Oct - 13 Oct
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! (871 reviews)
"The room is really big with a separate space for TV Room. It is not a new building but it has a very good parking lot covered and the room was clean and organized."

Reviewed on 3 Oct 2026

Emerald Hotel
Motel Oasis, Gisborne

Motel Oasis, Gisborne

4 out of 5
5 Sponge Bay Road Gisborne
The price is ฿2,374 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
฿2,374
฿2,730 total
11 Oct - 12 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly motel in Gisborne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (518 reviews)
"Value for money, easy to find, park and get about, staff on checking were fun and helpful, motel was clean, warm and comfortable, sadly weather was not as good so no swim time."

Reviewed on 8 Oct 2026

Motel Oasis, Gisborne
Portside Hotel

Portside Hotel

4 out of 5
2 Reads Quay Gisborne
The price is ฿3,867 per night from 10 Oct to 11 Oct
฿3,867
฿4,447 total
10 Oct - 11 Oct
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! (454 reviews)
"Good location with convenient parking. The room was good but the bathroom very small and shower cubicle tiny. Water problems in the bathroom with rust and crud around the base of the shower. Pillows were not up to hotel standard. Staff were friendly and helpful. Overall okay but would struggle to ..."

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2026

Portside Hotel
Captain Cook Motor Lodge

Captain Cook Motor Lodge

4 out of 5
31 Awapuni Rd, Waikanae Beach Gisborne
The price is ฿2,595 per night from 10 Oct to 11 Oct
฿2,595
฿2,984 total
10 Oct - 11 Oct
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 ...
Captain Cook Motor Lodge
Waikanae Beach Motel

Waikanae Beach Motel

3 out of 5
19 Salisbury Road Gisborne
The price is ฿2,861 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
฿2,861
฿3,290 total
11 Oct - 12 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Gisborne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Waikanae Beach and Sunshine Brewing Company are ...
Waikanae Beach Motel
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Where to stay in Whataupoko

Find the best Whataupoko areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A white car parked on grass next to a tent by a body of water with hills in the background.
Photo by Hallie Smyth
Open Photo by Hallie Smyth

Gisborne Central

If you're spending some time in Gisborne Central, Toihoukura School of Contemporary Art and Gisborne Botanic Gardens are top sights worth seeing.

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 Te Poho-o-Rawiri Meeting House and Kaiti Hill.

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 Kiwa Pools Gisborne are top sights worth seeing.

A coastal landscape with mountains, a clear blue sea, and a forested area.

Te Hapara

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

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