Makaraka Travel Guide
Gisborne
Popular places to visit
East Coast Museum of Technology
You can enjoy some culture when you stop by East Coast Museum of Technology in Gisborne.
Gisborne Hospital
If Gisborne Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Gisborne.
Eastwoodhill Arboretum
Enjoy an outing to Eastwoodhill Arboretum during your stay in Gisborne. 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.
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 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.
Top hotels in Makaraka
Emerald Hotel
Nice place right in CBD
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Waikanae Beach Motel
Nice staff, beach towels
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Portside Hotel
The staff were wonderful - very helpful. The room had so many extras, we would stay again
Reviewed on 28 Nov 2025
Captain Cook Motor Lodge
Room was spotless , great motor lodege. Will stay again.
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Alfresco Motor Lodge
Nice place to stay.
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Motel Oasis, Gisborne
Yeah the room was spotless and is a nice room nice kitchen good location Nice pool
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Makaraka
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.
Matawhero
While visiting Matawhero, you might make a stop by sights like Matawhero Wines and Bushmere Estate.
Lytton West
While Lytton West isn't home to many top sights, Eastwoodhill Arboretum and Sunshine Brewery are some notable places to visit nearby.
Elgin
While there might not be top attractions in Elgin, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Midway Beach and Eastwoodhill Arboretum.
Makauri
When in Makauri, you can plan a visit to Eastwoodhill Arboretum and Midway Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Riverdale
When in Riverdale, you can plan a visit to Eastwoodhill Arboretum and Midway Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
