Awapuni Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Photo by Natalie Robinson
Photo by Natalie Robinson

Popular places to visit

Sunshine Brewing Company

4/5(3 reviews)

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.

Sunshine Brewing Company

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

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

Kaiti Hill

4.5/5(47 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Kaiti Hill, a lovely green space in Gisborne. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

Kaiti Hill

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

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

Our pick of the best Awapuni Hotel Deals

Captain Cook Motor Lodge

Captain Cook Motor Lodge

4 out of 5
31 Awapuni Rd, Waikanae Beach, Gisborne
The price is AU$128 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
AU$128
2 Aug - 3 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! (542 reviews)
"Great location, conveniently close to the centre of Gisborne within walking distance. The room was clean and spacious, equipped with a sufficient kitchenette and supplies. Would definitely stay again!"

Reviewed on 13 Jul. 2025

Captain Cook Motor Lodge
Waikanae Beach Motel

Waikanae Beach Motel

3 out of 5
19 Salisbury Road, Gisborne
The price is AU$124 per night from 30 July to 31 July
AU$124
30 July - 31 July
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! (327 reviews)
2 nites in Gizzy
"First time i have stayed here for about 8 yrs, it is warm, clean and comfortable, all you need when working"

Reviewed on 2 Jul. 2025

Waikanae Beach Motel
Whispering Sands Motel

Whispering Sands Motel

3 out of 5
22 Salisbury Rd, Gisborne, Gisborne
The price is AU$205 per night from 19 July to 20 July
AU$205
19 July - 20 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star beach apartment in Gisborne. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Sunshine Brewing Company and Gisborne ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (11 reviews)
"Amazing location and host."

Reviewed on 3 Jun. 2025

Whispering Sands Motel
Waikanae Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park

Waikanae Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park

4 out of 5
280 Grey Street, Gisborne
The price is AU$175 per night from 23 July to 24 July
AU$175
23 July - 24 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach holiday park in Gisborne. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Sunshine Brewing Company and Statue ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (217 reviews)
"Clean and tidy family unit, reception were so friendly and helpful"

Reviewed on 6 Apr. 2025

Waikanae Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park
Ahikaa Gisborne Motel

Ahikaa Gisborne Motel

2 out of 5
61 Salisbury Road, Gisborne, Gisborne
The price is AU$162 per night from 1 Aug to 2 Aug
AU$162
1 Aug - 2 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Gisborne. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Sunshine Brewing Company and Gisborne i-SITE Mini ...
Ahikaa Gisborne Motel
Waikanae Central beach house.

Waikanae Central beach house.

Gisborne
Stay at this vacation home in Gisborne. Enjoy laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attractions Sunshine Brewing Company and Gisborne i-SITE Mini ...
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Waikanae Central beach house.
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Other neighbourhoods around Awapuni

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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 Tairawhiti Museum.

Elgin
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Te Hapara

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

Te Hapara
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Gisborne Central

If you're spending some time in Gisborne Central, Toihoukura School of Contemporary Art and Gisborne i-SITE Mini Golf are top sights worth seeing.

Gisborne Central
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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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Riverdale

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

Riverdale
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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.

Mangapapa

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