Riverdale 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.
Gisborne Harbour
Explore the waterfront in Gisborne with a trip to Gisborne Harbour. 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.
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.
Sunshine Brewery
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Sunshine Brewery in Gisborne. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
Our pick of the best Riverdale Hotel Deals
Emerald Hotel
"My room was clean and spacious. The air conditioner kept the room warm and comfortable. The views and privacy were great and the receptionist was helpful and polite. I would recommend the Emerald Hotel as a great place to stay while visiting the Gisborne area."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
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
"Older motel, but very clean, and excellent staff"
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Motel Oasis, Gisborne
"The most friendly staff I have had at a hotel in a while. Such a lovely welcome!"
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Portside Hotel
"A great location and great staff. A very comfortable stay."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Pacific Harbour Motor Inn, Gisborne
"Nice place to stay."
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Riverdale
Lytton West
While Lytton West isn't home to many top sights, Sunshine Brewery and Wrights Vineyard & Winery are some notable places to visit nearby.
Te Hapara
When in Te Hapara, you can plan a visit to Sunshine Brewery and Midway Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Elgin
While there might not be top attractions in Elgin, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Midway Beach and Sunshine Brewery.
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 Sunshine Brewery.
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.
Awapuni
If you're spending some time in Awapuni, Midway Beach and Sunshine Brewing Company are top sights worth seeing.
