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
Quiet and the running water from the pool made it feel like we were far away
Reviewed on 20 December 2025
Waikanae Beach Motel
Nice staff, beach towels
Reviewed on 2 December 2025
Portside Hotel
The staff were wonderful - very helpful. The room had so many extras, we would stay again
Reviewed on 28 November 2025
Captain Cook Motor Lodge
Room was spotless , great motor lodege. Will stay again.
Reviewed on 9 November 2025
Alfresco Motor Lodge
Nice place to stay.
Reviewed on 30 November 2025
Motel Oasis, Gisborne
The rooms were spotless and the staff were amazing! I really enjoyed my stay.
Reviewed on 18 December 2025
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.
Elgin
When in Elgin, you can plan a visit to Midway Beach and Eastwoodhill Arboretum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
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.
Matawhero
If you're spending some time in Matawhero, Matawhero Wines and Bushmere Estate are top sights worth seeing.
Te Hapara
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Te Hapara and surrounding area, you can visit Sunshine Brewery and Eastwoodhill Arboretum.
Makaraka
- Places of interest
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- Wainui Beach
- Midway Beach
- Gisborne Hospital
- Eastwoodhill Arboretum
- Gisborne Harbour
- Te Poho-o-Rawiri Meeting House
- Okitu Beach
- Makorori Beach
- Tairawhiti Museum
- Gisborne Wine Centre
- Matawhero Wines
- Cook Monument
- Gisborne Botanic Gardens
- Kaiti Hill
- Longbush Reserve
- Sunshine Brewery
- Makorori Headland Trailhead
- Millton
- The Milton Vineyard
- Wrights Vineyard & Winery
- Bushmere Estate
- Te Tauihu Turanga Whakamana
- Captain Cook Statue
- Titirangi Reserve
- Eastwood Arboretum
- Sunshine Brewing Company
- Gisborne i-SITE Mini Golf
- Toihoukura School of Contemporary Art
- Longbush Wines
- Cook's Plaza
- Statue of Young Nick
