Makaraka
Gisborne
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.
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.
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.
Eastwoodhill Arboretum
Enjoy an outing to Eastwoodhill Arboretum during your stay in Gisborne. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
Top hotels in Makaraka
Emerald Hotel
First room was not cleaned properly. The second room was a lot better and ideal for me and me whānau. The receptionist was a great help!
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Waikanae Beach Motel
Staff is helpful
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Portside Hotel
Neat and tidy
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026
Captain Cook Motor Lodge
Room was spotless , great motor lodege. Will stay again.
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Alfresco Motor Lodge
Very comfortable, had all we needed.
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Travellers Inn Motel
All round nice place to stay and good value
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
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.
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.
Riverdale
When in Riverdale, you can plan a visit to Eastwoodhill Arboretum and Midway Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Lytton West
While Lytton West isn't home to many top sights, Eastwoodhill Arboretum and Midway Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.
Matawhero
While visiting Matawhero, you might make a stop by sights like Matawhero Wines and Bushmere Estate.
Te Hapara
When in Te Hapara, you can plan a visit to Eastwoodhill Arboretum and Midway Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
