Makaraka Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

Gisborne Hospital

3.5/5(5 reviews)

If Gisborne Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Gisborne.

Gisborne Hospital

Te Poho-o-Rawiri Meeting House

4.5/5(8 reviews)

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.

Te Poho-o-Rawiri Meeting House

Gisborne Harbour

4/5(101 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in Gisborne with a trip to Gisborne Harbour. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

Gisborne Harbour

Tairawhiti Museum

4/5(12 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Tairawhiti Museum in Gisborne. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

Tairawhiti Museum

Gisborne Wine Centre

4/5(7 reviews)

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.

Gisborne Wine Centre

Cook Monument

4/5(32 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.

Cook Monument

Our pick of the best Makaraka Hotel Deals

Emerald Hotel

Emerald Hotel

4.5 out of 5
13 Gladstone Road,Gisborne 4040, Gisborne
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$126 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
AU$126
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Gisborne. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8/10 Very Good! (755 reviews)
"Enjoyed the river views. The room was warm even without the heatpump on. Liked that it was central to restaurants and shops. Carparking safe. Only downfall was a smelly odour in the room, heatpump outdoor unit noisy, loud thumps from other rooms and neighbours can easily look into your room from ..."

Reviewed on 11 Aug. 2025

Emerald Hotel
Portside Hotel

Portside Hotel

4 out of 5
2 Reads Quay, Gisborne
The price is AU$189 per night from 10 Sept to 11 Sept
AU$189
10 Sept - 11 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in Gisborne. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9/10 Wonderful! (412 reviews)
"Probably the shower pressure. needs boosting"

Reviewed on 17 Aug. 2025

Portside Hotel
Waikanae Beach Motel

Waikanae Beach Motel

3 out of 5
19 Salisbury Road, Gisborne
The price is AU$136 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
AU$136
21 Sept - 22 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star motel in Gisborne. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Popular attractions Sunshine Brewing Company and Gisborne i-SITE Mini ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (332 reviews)
"A lovely stay. Very friendly and helpful advice when asking for dining suggestions. Rooms very clean and tidy."

Reviewed on 25 Jul. 2025

Waikanae Beach Motel
Pacific Harbour Motor Inn, Gisborne

Pacific Harbour Motor Inn, Gisborne

4 out of 5
24 Reads Quay (Cnr Pitt St), Gisborne
The price is AU$151 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
AU$151
21 Sept - 22 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star motel in Gisborne. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (527 reviews)
"We stayed 2 nights, great location very clean."

Reviewed on 24 Aug. 2025

Pacific Harbour Motor Inn, Gisborne
Travellers Inn Motel

Travellers Inn Motel

3 out of 5
721 Gladstone Road, Gisborne
The price is AU$143 per night from 8 Sept to 9 Sept
AU$143
8 Sept - 9 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly motel in Gisborne. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Sunshine Brewery and Eastwoodhill ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (50 reviews)
"The staff are very helpful the facilities are clean and well placed"

Reviewed on 6 Jul. 2025

Travellers Inn Motel
Captain Cook Motor Lodge

Captain Cook Motor Lodge

4 out of 5
31 Awapuni Rd, Waikanae Beach, Gisborne
The price is AU$140 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
AU$140
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star motel in Gisborne. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (544 reviews)
"Huge room waliking distance to town"

Reviewed on 4 Aug. 2025

Captain Cook Motor Lodge
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Other neighbourhoods around Makaraka

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Gisborne Airport

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Gisborne Airport and surrounding area, you can visit Midway Beach and Bushmere Estate.

Gisborne Airport
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Matawhero

While visiting Matawhero, you might make a stop by sights like Matawhero Wines and Bushmere Estate.

Matawhero
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Lytton West

While Lytton West isn't home to many top sights, Gisborne Botanic Gardens and Eastwoodhill Arboretum are some notable places to visit nearby.

Lytton West
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Elgin

While there might not be top attractions in Elgin, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Midway Beach and Gisborne Botanic Gardens.

Elgin
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Makauri

When in Makauri, you can plan a visit to Gisborne Botanic Gardens and Midway Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Makauri
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Riverdale

When in Riverdale, you can plan a visit to Gisborne Botanic Gardens and Midway Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Riverdale

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