Awapuni Travel Guide
Tourist Guide

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.
Sunshine Brewing Company
You can take time to visit Sunshine Brewing Company during your travels to 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.
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.
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.
Our pick of the best Awapuni Hotel Deals

Captain Cook Motor Lodge
"Nice Motel but a bit noisy from logging trucks from very early in the morning. Comfy bed and great TV. If you’re an early riser it’s a good place to stay."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026

Waikanae Beach Motel
"Amazing staff! Friendly and professional environment. Clean sheets, duvet and pillows. Clean bathroom. Definitely recommended. If I ever visit Gisborne again I would go and stay in again. ❤️👍"
Reviewed on 1 June 2026

Waikanae Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park
"Staff are brilliant, pools great, rooms clean & tidy, location amazing, what more could you want. We are booked in again on our way back"
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026

Whispering Sands Motel
"What a lovely spot 10/10 , Jaki was very lovely to deal with at reception, room was very clean tidy & decor was awesome , would definitely recommend a stay."
Reviewed on 24 May 2026

Ahikaa Gisborne Motel
"heat pump didnt heat, unit was freezing, there was no extra heating available, the water in shower went hot and cold."
Reviewed on 15 Aug 2025

Waikanae Central beach house.
Other neighbourhoods around Awapuni

Elgin
While there might not be top attractions in Elgin, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Sunshine Brewery and Tairawhiti Museum.

Te Hapara
When in Te Hapara, you can plan a visit to Sunshine Brewery and Midway Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Gisborne Central
If you're spending some time in Gisborne Central, Sunshine Brewery and Gisborne Botanic Gardens are top sights worth seeing.

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

Riverdale
When in Riverdale, you can plan a visit to Sunshine Brewery and Wrights Vineyard & Winery, 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 Wrights Vineyard & Winery and Sunshine Brewery.
