Title: East Coast Travel Guide: Best of East Coast, New Zealand Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in East Coast](https://expedia.co.uk/East-Coast-Hotels.d553248635975748851.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in East Coast](https://expedia.co.uk/East-Coast-Holiday-Rentals.d553248635975748851.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Flights to East Coast](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-East-Coast.d553248635975748851.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in East Coast](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-East-Coast.d553248635975748851.Travel-Guide-Activities)[East Coast Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-East-Coast.d553248635975748851.Car-Hire-Guide)[East Coast Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/East-Coast.d553248635975748851.Holidays-City-Breaks) # East Coast Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Even in winter, this is a beautiful spot. The road down to the beach is an amazing drive. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635997166771/1531b002-c660-410d-92a9-fdca2e425fcc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Even in winter, this is a beautiful spot. The road down to the beach is an amazing drive. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635997166771/1531b002-c660-410d-92a9-fdca2e425fcc.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) ![Never ending #blue of the summer. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6353089/86ac3ca7-f260-468a-ad91-a4e7af38818c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit East Coast Where to stay Things to do ### Where to stay in East Coast ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Waiotahi When in Waiotahi, you can plan a visit to Ohope Beach and Opotiki Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Opotiki-Waiotahi.dx553248635975874964) ![Whakatane is a Maori word and the 'wh' is pronounced like an 'f'. The statute of Wairaka is at the mouth of the Whakatane River in the Bay of Plenty area on the North Island.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3784/0d6f1373-c77d-4c1f-91b4-efe8f4c53c31.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Whakatāne Town While visiting Whakatāne Town, you might make a stop by sights like Wairere Falls and Mataatua: The House That Came Home. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Whakatane-Whakatane-Town.dx959724600028393472) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Maraetotara If you're spending some time in Maraetotara, Bay of Plenty and Otarawairere Bay are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Whakatane-Maraetotara.dx693200173255282688) ![Wainui Beach with great view of nearby mountain ridges in Gisborne, Hawkes Bay, New Zealand, Shutterstock ID 1311858068, Purchase Order: SP-1822 ANZ-18120 Wotif Search Engine - Destination Imagery, Or](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976197561/8651eeaa-33ae-453b-8568-9fb1bd46c995.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Wainui Wainui is known for its pristine beaches, and you can make a stop by Wainui Beach and Okitu Beach while in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Gisborne-Wainui.dx553248635926198334) ![The women of the Mataatua Canoe, left to themselves when the men went ashore for the first time, found a waka](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634965840926/6f5b8e2c-c7bd-429e-be35-c67d99b662f2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Coastlands While Coastlands may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Wairere Falls and Te Manuka Tutahi Marae. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Whakatane-Coastlands.dx553248634965840926) ![Want to be one of the first to see the sunrise in the world? Camping on the east coast in Gisborne; highlight of our trip.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1327/37e28ace-af34-4e9b-800e-f9231f8fe0a4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Gisborne Central If you're spending some time in Gisborne Central, Eastwoodhill Arboretum and Gisborne i-SITE Mini Golf are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Gisborne-Gisborne-Central.dx959582838764974080) - Top hotels in East Coast - Top Holiday Rentals in East Coast ![Emerald Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2600000/2598800/2598719/5ca03836_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Emerald Hotel 13 Gladstone Road,Gisborne 4040 Gisborne £79 12 Feb - 13 Feb 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! (810 reviews) The room was spotless and very big. Despite being the noisy room overlooking the street we had no issues with it. My only concern, lovely and friendly as they were was room service was too early and they walked in too soon to get to the door. A simple sign on the door to say we didnt need it would ... Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F02%2F2026&endDate=13%2F02%2F2026&selected=2598719&PinnedHotelID=2598719&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975748851) ![Portside Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3540000/3533900/3533858/82616b95_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Portside Hotel 2 Reads Quay Gisborne £103 2 Mar - 3 Mar 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! (435 reviews) Neat and tidy Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=02%2F03%2F2026&endDate=03%2F03%2F2026&selected=3533858&PinnedHotelID=3533858&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975748851) ![The Com Plex Motel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69920000/69914700/69914621/6d0e4d42_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Com Plex Motel 39 The Strand Whakatane Bay of Plenty £71 11 Mar - 12 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this motel in Whakatane. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (402 reviews) Motel was new. Room was very clean and was stylish. Reception staff were friendly and welcoming. The room was equipped with kettle, microwave, mugs, crockery and cutlery. Parking adjacent to the room. A short walk to restaurants and the centre of Whakatane. Wifi fast. I didn't try the TV which had ... Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=11%2F03%2F2026&endDate=12%2F03%2F2026&selected=69914621&PinnedHotelID=69914621&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975748851) [See all 577 properties in East Coast](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=10%2F02%2F2026&endDate=11%2F02%2F2026®ionId=553248635975748851) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Portside Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3540000/3533900/3533858/82616b95_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Portside Hotel 2 Reads Quay Gisborne 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! (435 reviews) Neat and tidy Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Gisborne-Hotels-Portside-Hotel.h3533858.Hotel-Information) ![Tatapouri Retreat - Glamping](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35150000/35149300/35149288/9ef32973_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Tatapouri Retreat - Glamping 516 Whangara Rd Makorori Stay at this campsite in Makorori. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a sauna. Popular attractions Makorori Beach and Makorori Headland Trailhead are located ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (20 reviews) Great place to relax.lovely environment Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Pouawa-Hotels-Tatapouri-Retreat-Glamping.h35149288.Hotel-Information) ![Beachpoint Apartments](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/14000000/13570000/13568700/13568611/bf6d515a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Beachpoint Apartments 5 West End Rd Ohope Stay at this luxury apartment in Ohope. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Otarawairere Bay and Maraetotara Reserve are ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (66 reviews) Easy Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ohope-Hotels-Beachpoint-Apartments.h13568611.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in East Coast](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=553248635975748851&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Mahia-Beach-Hawkes-Bay-Region.d6108304.Attraction) #### Ohope Beach Explore the great outdoors at Ohope Beach, a lovely green space in Ohope. Wander the waterfront and beaches in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ohope-Beach-Ohope.d6108262.Attraction) #### Morere Hot Springs You can take time to visit Morere Hot Springs during your travels to Morere. Wander the parks and beaches while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Morere-Hot-Springs-Morere.d6108302.Attraction) #### East Cape Lighthouse You can learn about the history of East Cape with a stop at East Cape Lighthouse. Make some time to visit the monuments while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/East-Cape-Lighthouse-Te-Araroa.d6108274.Attraction) #### Gisborne Hospital If Gisborne Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Gisborne. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Gisborne-Hospital-Lytton-West.d553248622328107516.Attraction) #### Whakatane Hospital If Whakatane Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Whakatane. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Whakatane-Hospital-Whakatane.d553248621573985855.Attraction) ## Cities near East Coast ![Adobe](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1327/82bfa4c4-9688-469c-9a6a-e196d40ec05a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Gisborne ![Napier showing a sunset and a square or plaza](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2593/cf79c55f-2445-4aae-b821-1df95400e6a9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Napier ![Met this friendly horse outside the old church.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6196194/a3d011e7-c255-4952-bfd9-4e859364e251.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Waihau Bay ![The turquoise blue if the water as you take the coastal drive from Napier to Gisborne. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2593/ad14a023-6aae-41ec-b760-19c90653b13f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Eskdale ## Explore a world of travel with Expedia - Accommodation - Packages - [Hotels near Te Urewera National Park ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Te-Urewera-National-Park-Hotels.0-l6108305-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) - [Visit Whirinaki Forest Park ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Whirinaki-Forest-Park.dx6108141) - Cities near East Coast - Places of interest [Gisborne](https://expedia.co.uk/Gisborne.dx1327)[Napier](https://expedia.co.uk/Napier.dx2593)[Waihau Bay](https://expedia.co.uk/Waihau-Bay.dx6196194)[Tikitiki](https://expedia.co.uk/Tikitiki.dx6196227)[Eskdale](https://expedia.co.uk/Eskdale.dx6310852)[Hicks Bay](https://expedia.co.uk/Hicks-Bay.dx6343501)[Mahia](https://expedia.co.uk/Mahia.dx6352862)[East Cape](https://expedia.co.uk/East-Cape.dx6353089)[Tuai](https://expedia.co.uk/Tuai.dx6357830)[Frasertown](https://expedia.co.uk/Frasertown.dx553248622896830639)[Potaka](https://expedia.co.uk/Potaka.dx553248634743988951)[Matawai](https://expedia.co.uk/Matawai.dx553248635926197965) - [Te Puia Springs ](https://expedia.co.uk/Te-Puia-Springs-Te-Puia.d6108278.Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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