Title: Whataupoko Travel Guide: Best of Whataupoko, Gisborne Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Whataupoko](https://expedia.co.uk/Whataupoko-Gisborne-Hotels.0-n693022928930414592-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Gisborne](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Gisborne.d1327.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Whataupoko Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Whataupoko.d693022928930414592.Car-Hire-Guide)[Whataupoko Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Whataupoko.d693022928930414592.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Whataupoko Travel Guide ## Gisborne ## Visit Whataupoko Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Gisborne travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Gisborne.dx1327) --- ### Popular places to visit ![The view from the top of Kaiti Hill just last the lookout. Beautiful. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1327/9494c2b4-c9d6-4500-b21f-dea1acdda4b0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Titirangi-Park-Kaiti.d553248621526967552.Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Tairawhiti-Museum-Whataupoko.d6108282.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) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Gisborne-Harbour-Kaiti.d6108288.Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Te-Poho-O-Rawiri-Meeting-House-Kaiti.d6108292.Attraction) #### Gisborne Wine Centre You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Gisborne Wine Centre during your travels to Gisborne. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Gisborne-Wine-Centre-Kaiti.d6212378.Attraction) --- ## Top hotels in Whataupoko ![The Verandah at Gisborne](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33650000/33646100/33646064/d415379b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Verandah at Gisborne Gisborne Gisborne Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Gisborne. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Tairawhiti Museum and Gisborne Botanic ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (100 reviews) I booked the Verandah at Gisborne for myself and family to stay in for my wedding and the house was incredible and charming! Lots of space and bedrooms for a family and a nice large backyard and deck to relax and enjoy a meal. Comfortable beds and gorgous lounge. Highly recommend any family to stay ... Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=24%2F02%2F2026&endDate=25%2F02%2F2026&selected=33646064&PinnedHotelID=33646064&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693022928930414592) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=24%2F02%2F2026&endDate=25%2F02%2F2026&selected=33646064&PinnedHotelID=33646064&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693022928930414592) ![Cedar House](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75200000/75198100/75198081/6f638690_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Cedar House 4 Clifford St Gisborne Gisborne Stay at this B&B in Gisborne. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Tairawhiti Museum and Te Tauihu Turanga Whakamana are located ... Loved it. The room was beautiful warm and spacious. Penny and Roger were lovely. Highly recommend Reviewed on 15 Jul 2023 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=24%2F02%2F2026&endDate=25%2F02%2F2026&selected=75198081&PinnedHotelID=75198081&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693022928930414592) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=24%2F02%2F2026&endDate=25%2F02%2F2026&selected=75198081&PinnedHotelID=75198081&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693022928930414592) ![Gizzy vibe](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/62000000/61550000/61540200/61540145/fe895eb7_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Gizzy vibe Gisborne Gisborne Stay at this holiday home in Gisborne. Enjoy laundry facilities. Popular attractions Gisborne Botanic Gardens and Tairawhiti Museum are located nearby. [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=24%2F02%2F2026&endDate=25%2F02%2F2026&selected=61540145&PinnedHotelID=61540145&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693022928930414592) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=24%2F02%2F2026&endDate=25%2F02%2F2026&selected=61540145&PinnedHotelID=61540145&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693022928930414592) ![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 13 Feb - 14 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=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=14%2F02%2F2026&selected=2598719&PinnedHotelID=2598719&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693022928930414592) ![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=693022928930414592) ![Waikanae Beach Motel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9625600/9625565/005cd090_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Waikanae Beach Motel 19 Salisbury Road Gisborne £64 21 Feb - 22 Feb 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 ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (362 reviews) Great place Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=21%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026&selected=9625565&PinnedHotelID=9625565&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693022928930414592) [See all 81 properties in Whataupoko](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=11%2F02%2F2026&endDate=12%2F02%2F2026®ionId=693022928930414592) 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/Gisborne-Inner-Kaiti.dx693022950644736000) ![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) ![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) ### Outer Kaiti Outer Kaiti might not have many top sights, but Te Poho-o-Rawiri Meeting House and Tairawhiti Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Gisborne-Outer-Kaiti.dx693022956188794880) ![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) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Gisborne-Mangapapa.dx693022916661673984) ![The view from the top of Kaiti Hill just last the lookout. Beautiful. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1327/9494c2b4-c9d6-4500-b21f-dea1acdda4b0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Kaiti While visiting Kaiti, you might make a stop by sights like Te Poho-o-Rawiri Meeting House and Gisborne Wine Centre. 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