Te Hapara 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.
Kaiti Hill
Explore the great outdoors at Kaiti Hill, a lovely green space in Gisborne. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
Gisborne Harbour
Explore the waterfront in Gisborne with a trip to Gisborne Harbour. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
Cook Monument
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.
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 Te Hapara
White Heron Motor Lodge
"Good place"
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Travellers Inn Motel
"Comfy beds Good shower.Nice welcome.Would stay again"
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Alfresco Motor Lodge
Bella Vista Gisborne
Bk's Palm Court Motor Lodge
"Room was very tidy, perfect size for me and my two friends. Arrived late at night. Regardless, owner ensured we were able to get into our room. Super friendly and accommodating. Have already booked next stay :)"
Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026
Colonial on Gladstone
"My only concern was the extreme lack of water pressure in the shower, and no plug in the hand basin."
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Te Hapara
Elgin
While there might not be top attractions in Elgin, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Midway Beach and Tairawhiti Museum.
Riverdale
When in Riverdale, you can plan a visit to Midway Beach and East Coast Museum of Technology, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Awapuni
If you're spending some time in Awapuni, Midway Beach and Sunshine Brewing Company are top sights worth seeing.
Lytton West
While Lytton West isn't home to many top sights, East Coast Museum of Technology and Sunshine Brewery are some notable places to visit nearby.
Mangapapa
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Mangapapa and surrounding area, you can visit Tairawhiti Museum and Gisborne Botanic Gardens.
Gisborne Central
If you're spending some time in Gisborne Central, Sunshine Brewery and Gisborne Botanic Gardens are top sights worth seeing.
