Okitu 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.
Makorori Headland Trailhead
You can take time to visit Makorori Headland Trailhead during your travels to Gisborne. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
Gisborne Hospital
If Gisborne Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Gisborne.
Gisborne Harbour
Explore the waterfront in Gisborne with a trip to Gisborne Harbour. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
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.
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.
Our pick of the best Okitu Hotel Deals
Secluded Oceanview Chalet with Floor-to-Ceiling Windows - Your Serene Escape.
Exceptional view, great environment & accommodation with wonderful hosts - thank you! Had curtains and windows wide open all night - sounds of the sea will be a long term memory of our stay in NZ & saw a greart sunrise. Please don't be put off by the external bathroom - it is via a short covered ...
Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026
Emerald Hotel
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
Portside Hotel
Neat and tidy
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026
Waikanae Beach Motel
Great place
Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026
Motel Oasis, Gisborne
Excellent clean, comfortable room, parking and pool. Hosts most helpful and friendly. Agreat place to stay
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
White Heron Motor Lodge
Very nice motel heaps of room bed was very comfy and the front desk was very helpful. Will stay again.
Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Okitu
Wainui
Wainui is known for its pristine beaches, and you can make a stop by Wainui Beach and Okitu Beach while in the area.
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.
Tamarau
While Tamarau isn't home to many top sights, Wainui Beach and Te Poho-o-Rawiri Meeting House are some notable places to visit nearby.
Inner Kaiti
While there might not be top attractions in Inner Kaiti, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Gisborne Harbour and Te Poho-o-Rawiri Meeting House.
Kaiti
While visiting Kaiti, you might make a stop by sights like Te Poho-o-Rawiri Meeting House and Gisborne Wine Centre.
Whataupoko
While there might not be top attractions in Whataupoko, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Tairawhiti Museum and Eastwoodhill Arboretum.
