Makauri Travel Guide
Gisborne
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.
The Milton Vineyard
You can enjoy a tasting or tour at The Milton Vineyard during your travels to Gisborne. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
Gisborne Hospital
If Gisborne Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Gisborne.
Gisborne Harbour
Explore the waterfront in Gisborne with a trip to Gisborne Harbour. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
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.
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.
Top hotels in Makauri
Emerald Hotel
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
Portside Hotel
Neat and tidy
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026
Waikanae Beach Motel
Great place
Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026
Motel Oasis, Gisborne
Staff were nice friendly, beds were comfy, clean rooms, swimming pool was great our moko and her lil friend loved it and the use of the free washing machine made it even better going home with clean washing overal our whole experience was amazing we will definitely be back thank you
Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026
Captain Cook Motor Lodge
Clean, everything was provided, the bed was comfortable. The foot mat matching the carpet needs replacing or rebinding. Air conditioning unit was in good working condtion
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Pacific Harbour Motor Inn, Gisborne
Room was clean, kitchen area was very good, staff friendly and helpful. Quiet and plenty of parking.
Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Makauri
Lytton West
While Lytton West isn't home to many top sights, Eastwoodhill Arboretum and Midway Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.
Riverdale
When in Riverdale, you can plan a visit to Eastwoodhill Arboretum and Midway Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Makaraka
While Makaraka isn't home to many top sights, Bushmere Estate and Midway Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.
Te Hapara
When in Te Hapara, you can plan a visit to Eastwoodhill Arboretum and Midway Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Mangapapa
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Mangapapa and surrounding area, you can visit Eastwoodhill Arboretum and Tairawhiti Museum.
Elgin
While there might not be top attractions in Elgin, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Midway Beach and Eastwoodhill Arboretum.
