East Coast
Travel Guide





Visit East Coast
Where to stay in East Coast

Waiotahi
While there might not be top attractions in Waiotahi, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Ohope Beach and Opotiki Beach.

Gisborne Central
If you're spending some time in Gisborne Central, Eastwoodhill Arboretum and Gisborne Botanic Gardens are top sights worth seeing.

Whakatāne Town
If you're spending some time in Whakatāne Town, Whakatane Aquatic Centre and Whakatane War Memorial Hall are top sights worth seeing.

Wainui
Wainui is known for its beaches, and you can plan a trip to Wainui Beach and Okitu Beach while you're in town.

Maraetotara
If you're spending some time in Maraetotara, Bay of Plenty and Otarawairere Bay are top sights worth seeing.

Kaiti
If you're spending some time in Kaiti, Te Poho-o-Rawiri Meeting House and Kaiti Hill are top sights worth seeing.

Emerald Hotel
The rooms we were allocated were very spacious, well provisioned, clean and tidy. The only issues we had was having to fill the jug from the bathroom basin and all of the lifts were not working.
Reviewed on 2026/4/10

The Com Plex Motel
Never had a room cleaned so well, such attention to detail, she was fantastic.
Reviewed on 2026/4/13

Waikanae Beach Motel
Didn’t use kitchen and parking was a bit tricky
Reviewed on 2026/4/10

Portside Hotel
Room was nice. Main reason I marked the rating down to good was the noise coming from the Port all night, it didn’t stop and the banging was very loud.
Reviewed on 2026/3/31

Ohiwa Seascape Studios
Lovely room, fabulous location.
Reviewed on 2026/4/2

Tatapouri Retreat - Glamping
Very courteous. The unit could do with kitchen sink as has other implements for light cooking
Reviewed on 2026/2/15
Popular places to visit

Mahia Beach
Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Mahia Beach during your travels in Mahia?
Ohope Beach
Explore the great outdoors at Ohope Beach, a lovely green space in Ohope. Wander the waterfront and beaches in the area.
Eastwoodhill Arboretum
Enjoy an outing to Eastwoodhill Arboretum during your stay in Gisborne. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
Morere Hot Springs
You can take time to visit Morere Hot Springs during your travels to Morere. Wander the parks and beaches while you're in the area.
Gisborne Harbour
Explore the waterfront in Gisborne with a trip to Gisborne Harbour. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
Whakatane Hospital
Though Whakatane Hospital might be what brings you to town, perhaps you'll have a chance to explore more of Whakatane while you are here.


