Riverdale 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

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

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

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

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

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.

Cook Monument

Our pick of the best Riverdale Hotel Deals

Emerald Hotel

Emerald Hotel

4.5 out of 5
13 Gladstone Road,Gisborne 4040, Gisborne
The price is AU$149 per night from 26 Sept to 27 Sept
AU$149
26 Sept - 27 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! (763 reviews)
"Central location, reasonably priced, very clean and spacious rooms."

Reviewed on 9 Sept 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$143 per night from 3 Oct to 4 Oct
AU$143
3 Oct - 4 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star motel in Gisborne. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (547 reviews)
"Loved the clean room (with excellent shower and heating) and the location."

Reviewed on 30 Aug 2025

Captain Cook Motor Lodge
Portside Hotel

Portside Hotel

4 out of 5
2 Reads Quay, Gisborne
The price is AU$188 per night from 26 Sept to 27 Sept
AU$188
26 Sept - 27 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! (414 reviews)
"I absolutely can't get enough of this place. I love the decor and lounge in the common areas. The welcoming vibe of this hotel draws me in. A great place to relax and unwind."

Reviewed on 17 Sept 2025

Portside Hotel
Waikanae Beach Motel

Waikanae Beach Motel

3 out of 5
19 Salisbury Road, Gisborne
Fully refundable
The price is AU$125 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
AU$125
12 Oct - 13 Oct
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! (337 reviews)
"Love our stay Thank you"

Reviewed on 23 Sept 2025

Waikanae Beach Motel
White Heron Motor Lodge

White Heron Motor Lodge

4 out of 5
474 Gladstone Road, Gisborne
The price is AU$169 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
AU$169
5 Oct - 6 Oct
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! (339 reviews)
"This lodge provided a comfortable and clean stay, and the staff were friendly and provided helpful recommendations. Definitely recommend!"

Reviewed on 25 Sept 2025

White Heron Motor Lodge
Senator Motor Inn

Senator Motor Inn

3.5 out of 5
2 Childers rd, Gisborne
The price is AU$213 per night from 26 Sept to 27 Sept
AU$213
26 Sept - 27 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star motel in Gisborne. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Te Tauihu Turanga Whakamana and Longbush ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (145 reviews)
"Large spacious unit and very clean."

Reviewed on 21 Sept 2025

Senator Motor Inn
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Other neighbourhoods around Riverdale

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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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Te Hapara

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

Te Hapara
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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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Mangapapa

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Mangapapa and surrounding area, you can visit Gisborne Botanic Gardens and Tairawhiti Museum.

Mangapapa
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Awapuni

If you're spending some time in Awapuni, Midway Beach and Sunshine Brewing Company are top sights worth seeing.

Awapuni
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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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