Makaraka
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
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.
Eastwoodhill Arboretum
Enjoy an outing to Eastwoodhill Arboretum during your stay 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.
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.
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.
Makaraka Hotel Deals
Emerald Hotel
Hotel was quiet, clean and rooms were large.
Reviewed on 2025/11/9
Waikanae Beach Motel
Private room with adequate parking
Reviewed on 2025/11/19
Portside Hotel
Awesome view watching a ship being loaded with NZ Radiata pine and also watching the kayaks and canoes racing. Room was clean and the service was excellent. Coffee machine on the first floor provided daily flat whites.
Reviewed on 2025/11/13
Captain Cook Motor Lodge
Room was spotless , great motor lodege. Will stay again.
Reviewed on 2025/11/9
White Heron Motor Lodge
Room very modern and spotless clean. Free Laundry a real bonus to us.
Reviewed on 2025/11/10
Motel Oasis, Gisborne
There was ample room, comfy bed and all the kitchen area you needed. Bathroom was big and shower had good pressure!
Reviewed on 2025/11/22
Other neighborhoods around Makaraka
Gisborne Airport
While Gisborne Airport isn't home to many top sights, Midway Beach and Bushmere Estate are some notable places to visit nearby.
Matawhero
If you're spending some time in Matawhero, Matawhero Wines and Bushmere Estate are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Elgin
When in Elgin, you can plan a visit to Midway Beach and Eastwoodhill Arboretum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
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.
