Title: East Cape Travel Guide: Best of East Cape, Te Araroa Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in East Cape](https://expedia.co.uk/East-Cape-Hotels.d6353089.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in East Cape](https://expedia.co.uk/East-Cape-Holiday-Rentals.d6353089.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[East Cape Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-East-Cape.d6353089.Car-Hire-Guide)[East Cape Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/East-Cape.d6353089.Holidays-City-Breaks) # East Cape Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![First place to see the sunrise Read more about our New Zealand adventures at www.surfseayouandme.com](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6353089/2d9b5814-f8ad-4249-b1c2-6b5cae5c2feb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![First place to see the sunrise Read more about our New Zealand adventures at www.surfseayouandme.com](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6353089/2d9b5814-f8ad-4249-b1c2-6b5cae5c2feb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![First world's sunrise. A must do in the north island! ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6353089/0e2cfad4-d8f8-4604-b6df-ef9c90ded70b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Camp spot on the beach in The east cape ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6353089/bef200b1-bcb1-4c3f-b10f-151e1acda3f0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Skate park with a view](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6353089/bb8a7faf-4335-4190-9198-47c058b5d251.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit East Cape Things to do - Top hotels in East Cape - Top Holiday Rentals in East Cape ![Waihau Bay Vista - G B's Barn](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113470000/113464100/113464006/6932c862_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Waihau Bay Vista - G B's Barn Waihau Bay Bay of Plenty £115 15 Jan - 16 Jan includes taxes & fees Stay at this apartment in Waihau Bay. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Kea Creations Waihau Bay and Waihau Bay Beach are ... 10/10 Exceptional! (6 reviews) Lovely unique location - everything we needed was available - lovely host Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F01%2F2026&endDate=16%2F01%2F2026&selected=113464006&PinnedHotelID=113464006&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6353089) ![Waihau Bay Traquility - G B's Barn](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113470000/113463600/113463573/b089b565_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Waihau Bay Traquility - G B's Barn Waihau Bay Bay of Plenty £125 18 Jan - 19 Jan includes taxes & fees Stay at this holiday home in Waihau Bay. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Kea Creations Waihau Bay and Waihau Bay ... 10/10 Exceptional! (5 reviews) Everything was great. New house , clean and friendly. Highly recommended Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=18%2F01%2F2026&endDate=19%2F01%2F2026&selected=113463573&PinnedHotelID=113463573&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6353089) ![VIP boat trailer park at ramp included. large spacious house. free wifi ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111560000/111559000/111558971/4002e41e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### VIP boat trailer park at ramp included. large spacious house. free wifi Waihau Bay Bay of Plenty Stay at this holiday home in Waihau Bay. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Kea Creations Waihau Bay and Waihau Bay Beach ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (7 reviews) Peaceful retreat Tidy, good communication with host. Quiet and cosy especially since we had had notice of a tsunami the night we arrived so was relieved the house sits up on a hill with views :) so got a good night sleep. 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Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Kea Creations Waihau Bay and Waihau Bay Beach are ... 10/10 Exceptional! (6 reviews) Lovely unique location - everything we needed was available - lovely host Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Waihau-Bay-Hotels-Waihau-Bay-Vista-G-Bs-Barn.h113464006.Hotel-Information) ![Waihau Bay Traquility - G B's Barn](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113470000/113463600/113463573/b089b565_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Waihau Bay Traquility - G B's Barn Waihau Bay Bay of Plenty Stay at this holiday home in Waihau Bay. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Kea Creations Waihau Bay and Waihau Bay ... 10/10 Exceptional! (5 reviews) Everything was great. New house , clean and friendly. 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