Makaraka Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Titirangi Reserve
Explore the great outdoors at Titirangi Reserve, a lovely green space in Gisborne. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
East Coast Museum of Technology
You can enjoy some culture when you stop by East Coast Museum of Technology in Gisborne.
Gisborne Harbour
4.5/5(4 reviews)
Explore the waterfront in Gisborne with a trip to Gisborne Harbour. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
Tairawhiti Museum
4/5(1 review)
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Tairawhiti Museum in Gisborne. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
Kaiti Hill
4.5/5(3 reviews)
Explore the great outdoors at Kaiti Hill, a lovely green space in Gisborne. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
Cook Monument
5/5(4 reviews)
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 Makaraka
Emerald Hotel
13 Gladstone Road,Gisborne 4040 Gisborne
The price is £67 per night from 21 Jul to 22 Jul
£67
21 Jul - 22 Jul
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (846 reviews)
"Great room...huge !! super clean and convenient. Staff could not be more helpful. Ill def be back !!"
Reviewed on 11 Jun 2026
Captain Cook Motor Lodge
31 Awapuni Rd, Waikanae Beach Gisborne
The price is £65 per night from 24 Jun to 25 Jun
£65
24 Jun - 25 Jun
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (594 reviews)
"was handy to where i needed to go"
Reviewed on 14 Jun 2026
Portside Hotel
2 Reads Quay Gisborne
The price is £96 per night from 10 Jul to 11 Jul
£96
10 Jul - 11 Jul
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! (445 reviews)
"Located at near the river and port. Lots of areas to walk from. Restaurants 15 minute walk away. Quiet rooms. Very helpful and friendly front desk team member."
Reviewed on 12 Jun 2026
Motel Oasis, Gisborne
5 Sponge Bay Road Gisborne
The price is £63 per night from 23 Jun to 24 Jun
£63
23 Jun - 24 Jun
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! (509 reviews)
"Clean room, kids enjoyed the spa bath."
Reviewed on 7 Jun 2026
Waikanae Beach Motel
19 Salisbury Road Gisborne
The price is £71 per night from 3 Jul to 4 Jul
£71
3 Jul - 4 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Gisborne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Popular attractions Sunshine Brewing Company and Gisborne i-SITE Mini Golf are ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (386 reviews)
"Good location in Gisborne -- returning visitor should indicate our satisfaction. Value for money ."
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
White Heron Motor Lodge
474 Gladstone Road Gisborne
The price is £88 per night from 15 Jul to 16 Jul
£88
15 Jul - 16 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly motel in Gisborne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (371 reviews)
"Very Nice Hotel And Spotless!! Owners of Hotel very welcoming. Would highly recommend staying here."
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
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Where to stay in Makaraka
Find the best Makaraka areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Makaraka
Learn more about Makaraka
Wainui
Wainui is known for its pristine beaches, and you can make a stop by Wainui Beach and Okitu Beach while in the area.
Photo by Gracen Verheyden
Open Photo by Gracen Verheyden
Gisborne Central
If you're spending some time in Gisborne Central, Gisborne Botanic Gardens and Sunshine Brewery are top sights worth seeing.
Photo by Natalie Robinson
Open Photo by Natalie Robinson
Kaiti
While visiting Kaiti, you might make a stop by sights like Kaiti Hill and Gisborne Wine Centre.
Whataupoko
While there might not be top attractions in Whataupoko, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Tairawhiti Museum and Gisborne Botanic Gardens.
Outer Kaiti
Outer Kaiti might not have many top sights, but Tairawhiti Museum and Gisborne Harbour are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Makaraka Travel Guide
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