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.
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
The room was clean and spacious.
Reviewed on Jan 18, 2026

Portside Hotel
Neat and tidy
Reviewed on Jan 9, 2026

Travellers Inn Motel
Perfect place to stay.
Reviewed on Jan 19, 2026

Waikanae Beach Motel
The room was designed well and just a two minute walk to the beach.
Reviewed on Jan 14, 2026

Captain Cook Motor Lodge
Clean, everything was provided, the bed was comfortable. The foot mat matching the carpet needs replacing or rebinding. Air conditioning unit was in good working condtion
Reviewed on Jan 17, 2026

Pacific Harbour Motor Inn, Gisborne
Well located
Reviewed on Jan 18, 2026
Other neighborhoods around Makaraka

Gisborne Airport
While Gisborne Airport isn't home to many top sights, Midway Beach and East Coast Museum of Technology 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 East Coast Museum of Technology.

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 Eastwoodhill Arboretum and Midway Beach.
