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
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.
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.
Gisborne Harbour
Explore the waterfront in Gisborne with a trip to Gisborne Harbour. 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
Clean room & helpful staff
Reviewed on Feb 24, 2026
Portside Hotel
Generaly good all around
Reviewed on Feb 20, 2026
Waikanae Beach Motel
Clean
Reviewed on Feb 17, 2026
Motel Oasis, Gisborne
The room smelled really bad, even opening the windows didn't help. It then got cold, so I put the heater on, the AC heater then stopped working. Housekeeping in the morning was very loud outside the room. They were lovely team though. I would never stay again and I wouldn't ever recommend this place. ...
Reviewed on Feb 10, 2026
White Heron Motor Lodge
Room was nice and clean comfy bed and great TV service.
Reviewed on Feb 13, 2026
Pacific Harbour Motor Inn, Gisborne
Very friendly, helpful check-in, clean, great locatioin.
Reviewed on Feb 7, 2026
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 Tairawhiti Museum, 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 Midway Beach and Eastwoodhill Arboretum.
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 Gisborne Botanic Gardens.
Matawhero
If you're spending some time in Matawhero, Bushmere Estate and Matawhero Wines 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 Midway Beach and Tairawhiti Museum.
