Things to do in East Coast

Activities, attractions and tours

Even in winter, this is a beautiful spot. The road down to the beach is an amazing drive.
Even in winter, this is a beautiful spot. The road down to the beach is an amazing drive.
Camp spot on the beach in The east cape
Skate park with a view
Never ending #blue of the summer.
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What to do in East Coast

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Great beaches in this area all sand, and a of choices for swimming as its a peninsula, the odd space rocket gets fired off too :-)

Mahia Beach

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Mahia Beach during your travels in Mahia?

Mahia Beach

Ohope Beach

Explore the great outdoors at Ohope Beach, a lovely green space in Ohope. Wander the waterfront and beaches in the area.

Ohope Beach

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.

Morere Hot Springs

East Cape Lighthouse

You can learn about the history of East Cape with a stop at East Cape Lighthouse. Make some time to visit the monuments while you're in the area.

East Cape Lighthouse

Maraetotara Reserve

Explore the great outdoors at Maraetotara Reserve, a lovely green space in Ohope. Wander the waterfront and beaches in the area.

Maraetotara Reserve

Gisborne Hospital

If Gisborne Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Gisborne.

Gisborne Hospital

Whakatane Hospital

If Whakatane Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Whakatane.

Whakatane Hospital

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.

Te Poho-o-Rawiri Meeting House

Gisborne Harbour

Explore the waterfront in Gisborne with a trip to Gisborne Harbour. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

Gisborne Harbour

Areas of East Coast

Whakatane is a Maori word and the 'wh' is pronounced like an 'f'. The statute of Wairaka is at the mouth of the Whakatane River in the Bay of Plenty area on the North Island.

Whakatāne Town

While visiting Whakatāne Town, you might make a stop by sights like Te Papaka & Puketapu and Wairere Falls.

Whakatāne Town
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Waiotahi

When in Waiotahi, you can plan a visit to Ohope Beach and Opotiki Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Waiotahi
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Maraetotara

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

Maraetotara
Wainui Beach with great view of nearby mountain ridges in Gisborne, Hawkes Bay, New Zealand, Shutterstock ID 1311858068, Purchase Order: SP-1822 ANZ-18120 Wotif Search Engine - Destination Imagery, Or

Wainui

Wainui is known for its pristine beaches, and you can make a stop by Wainui Beach and Okitu Beach while in the area.

Wainui
Want to be one of the first to see the sunrise in the world? Camping on the east coast in Gisborne; highlight of our trip.

Gisborne Central

If you're spending some time in Gisborne Central, Eastwoodhill Arboretum and Toihoukura School of Contemporary Art are top sights worth seeing.

Gisborne Central
The women of the Mataatua Canoe, left to themselves when the men went ashore for the first time, found a waka

Coastlands

While Coastlands may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Wairere Falls and Te Manuka Tutahi Marae.

Coastlands
Napier featuring a square or plaza and a sunset

Napier