Makaraka

Gisborne

Popular places to visit

Gisborne Hospital

Though Gisborne Hospital might be what brings you to town, perhaps you'll have a chance to explore more of Gisborne while you are here.

Gisborne Hospital

Eastwoodhill Arboretum

Enjoy an outing to Eastwoodhill Arboretum during your stay in Gisborne. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

Eastwoodhill Arboretum

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 spend time at 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 studying the exhibits at Tairawhiti Museum in Gisborne. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

Tairawhiti Museum

Cook Monument

Find out about the history of Gisborne with a stop at Cook Monument. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

Cook Monument

Top hotels in Makaraka

Emerald Hotel
Emerald Hotel
4.5 out of 5
13 Gladstone Road,Gisborne 4040, Gisborne
The price is P5,839 per night from 26 Apr to 27 Apr
P5,839
P6,715 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 26 - Apr 27
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 ...
"Great staff. Friendly and accomodating."

Reviewed on Apr 15, 2025

Emerald Hotel
Captain Cook Motor Lodge
Captain Cook Motor Lodge
4 out of 5
31 Awapuni Rd, Waikanae Beach, Gisborne
The price is P5,164 per night from 26 Apr to 27 Apr
P5,164
P5,939 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 26 - Apr 27
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 ...
A great little place
"Arrived on good friday and stayed for two nights. Checkin was quick, efficient and friendly. The room was perfectly fine and comfortable. The cleani g staff were amazingly friendly and efficient. There is aslo a cafe, restaurant on site that serves up very nice meals, from breakfast to dinner. I ..."

Reviewed on Apr 20, 2025

Captain Cook Motor Lodge
Portside Hotel
Portside Hotel
4 out of 5
2 Reads Quay, Gisborne
The price is P6,426 per night from 24 Apr to 25 Apr
P6,426
P7,390 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 24 - Apr 25
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! (396 reviews)
"Well located hotel with very friendly staff."

Reviewed on Mar 11, 2025

Portside Hotel
Alfresco Motor Lodge
Alfresco Motor Lodge
3.5 out of 5
784 Gladstone Road, Gisborne
The price is P5,422 per night from 2 May to 3 May
P5,422
P6,236 total
includes taxes & fees
May 2 - May 3
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! (308 reviews)
"Great Stay. Enjoyed the layout of the room and the little outside area was quite neat."

Reviewed on Apr 19, 2025

Alfresco Motor Lodge
White Heron Motor Lodge
White Heron Motor Lodge
4 out of 5
474 Gladstone Road, Gisborne
The price is P6,162 per night from 24 Apr to 25 Apr
P6,162
P7,086 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 24 - Apr 25
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! (327 reviews)
Gisborne Visit
"Part of our North Island road trip"

Reviewed on Apr 16, 2025

White Heron Motor Lodge
Whispering Sands Motel
Whispering Sands Motel
3 out of 5
22 Salisbury Rd, Gisborne, Gisborne
The price is P6,866 per night from 7 May to 8 May
P6,866
P7,896 total
includes taxes & fees
May 7 - May 8
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 ...
10/10 Exceptional! (4 reviews)
"Staff was so kind, courteous, and helpful. Will make this our place anytime we come to Gisborne. Also appreciated the EcoKabs for their great taxi services."

Reviewed on Mar 28, 2025

Whispering Sands Motel
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Other neighbourhoods around Makaraka

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Gisborne Airport

While Gisborne Airport isn't home to many top sights, Midway Beach and Bushmere Estate are some notable places to visit nearby.

Gisborne Airport
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Matawhero

If you're spending some time in Matawhero, Bushmere Estate and Matawhero Wines are top sights worth seeing.

Matawhero
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Lytton West

While there might not be top attractions in Lytton West, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Eastwoodhill Arboretum and Sunshine Brewery.

Lytton West
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Elgin

When in Elgin, you can plan a visit to Midway Beach and Eastwoodhill Arboretum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Elgin
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Makauri

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Makauri and surrounding area, you can visit Eastwoodhill Arboretum and Midway Beach.

Makauri
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Riverdale

While there might not be top attractions in Riverdale, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Eastwoodhill Arboretum and Midway Beach.

Riverdale

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