Whataupoko Travel Guide
Gisborne
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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.
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.
Gisborne Hospital
If Gisborne Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Gisborne.
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 take a trip to Te Poho-o-Rawiri Meeting House. 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.
Top hotels in Whataupoko
Cedar House
Loved it. The room was beautiful warm and spacious. Penny and Roger were lovely. Highly recommend
Reviewed on 15 Jul 2023
Emerald Hotel
First let me say the staff were very friendly and pleasant. My room was large and sparse. It was in need of some refurbishment. Carpet was worn and tired. There were plaster marks on the wall where damage had been fixed but not painted. There was a lot of road noise and when the traffic started at ...
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Waikanae Beach Motel
I think the owner of the motel that was behind the counter she was very welcoming and very helpful. The room was very clean and tidy.
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Motel Oasis, Gisborne
Room was clean and tidy, staff were friendly, pool was great temperature and they provided pool towels for us. Location was perfect for what we were after
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Portside Hotel
My favourite was the ground-floor room facing the city — peaceful, immaculate, and beautifully presented. The bed was exceptionally comfortable, ensuring a great night’s rest. The staff were warm and welcoming, and reception was very accommodating, promptly providing swim towels when needed. The ...
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Pacific Harbour Motor Inn, Gisborne
Very friendly, helpful check-in, clean, great locatioin.
Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Whataupoko
Inner Kaiti
While there might not be top attractions in Inner Kaiti, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Gisborne Harbour and Te Poho-o-Rawiri Meeting House.
Gisborne Central
If you're spending some time in Gisborne Central, Eastwoodhill Arboretum and Gisborne i-SITE Mini Golf are top sights worth seeing.
Outer Kaiti
Outer Kaiti might not have many top sights, but Te Poho-o-Rawiri Meeting House and Tairawhiti Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Mangapapa
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Mangapapa and surrounding area, you can visit Eastwoodhill Arboretum and Tairawhiti Museum.
Kaiti
While visiting Kaiti, you might make a stop by sights like Te Poho-o-Rawiri Meeting House and Gisborne Harbour.
Matokitoki
While there might not be top attractions in Matokitoki, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Eastwoodhill Arboretum and Tairawhiti Museum.
