Makaraka Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

Gisborne Hospital

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

Gisborne Hospital

Gisborne Harbour

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

Gisborne Harbour

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.

Te Poho-o-Rawiri Meeting House

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.

Tairawhiti Museum

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.

Kaiti Hill

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.

Gisborne Wine Centre

Our pick of the best Makaraka Hotel Deals

Emerald Hotel

Emerald Hotel

4.5 out of 5
13 Gladstone Road,Gisborne 4040, Gisborne
The price is AU$127 per night from 27 July to 28 July
AU$127
27 July - 28 July
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! (743 reviews)
"Nice"

Reviewed on 23 Jul. 2025

Emerald Hotel
Captain Cook Motor Lodge

Captain Cook Motor Lodge

4 out of 5
31 Awapuni Rd, Waikanae Beach, Gisborne
The price is AU$133 per night from 1 Aug to 2 Aug
AU$133
1 Aug - 2 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
Alfresco Motor Lodge

Alfresco Motor Lodge

3.5 out of 5
784 Gladstone Road, Gisborne
The price is AU$168 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
AU$168
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly motel in Gisborne. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (317 reviews)
"All round it was exactly what we wanted at an affordable rate"

Reviewed on 17 Jul. 2025

Alfresco Motor Lodge
Portside Hotel

Portside Hotel

4 out of 5
2 Reads Quay, Gisborne
The price is AU$180 per night from 26 July to 27 July
AU$180
26 July - 27 July
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! (408 reviews)
"Was a beautiful quiet place for a solo work female traveller. Lovely staff . Great kitchen."

Reviewed on 9 Jul. 2025

Portside Hotel
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$162 per night from 1 Aug to 2 Aug
AU$162
1 Aug - 2 Aug
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (522 reviews)
Our favourite motel in Gisborne
"This motel continues to be our favourite in Gisborne. We love the friendly, welcoming hosts, the beautiful location next to the river and harbour, the proximity to the best cafes and restaurants in Gisborne, the close proximity to the cities main shopping and the great walks along the river and to ..."

Reviewed on 2 Jul. 2025

Pacific Harbour Motor Inn, Gisborne
White Heron Motor Lodge

White Heron Motor Lodge

4 out of 5
474 Gladstone Road, Gisborne
The price is AU$170 per night from 8 Aug to 9 Aug
AU$170
8 Aug - 9 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly motel in Gisborne. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (334 reviews)
White Heron Gisborne
"Great location and amenities."

Reviewed on 23 Jul. 2025

White Heron 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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