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.
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 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.
Things to do
Tairāwhiti Gisborne: Guided City Bike Tour
Top hotels in Makaraka
Emerald Hotel
Was told had room on riverside. But was put on main road with trucks going all night. Asked for shower in unit and we got a spa bath was hard to climb into bath as hips problems. One staff member sent not a nice text when I had gone out of town for day demanding I pay by 2pm for the last night.
Reviewed on Mar 24, 2026
Waikanae Beach Motel
Clean room with comfortable bed in nice quiet area in excellent location. Would not hesitate to stay here again
Reviewed on Mar 18, 2026
Portside Hotel
Love the clean spacious room and service was excellent
Reviewed on Mar 22, 2026
Motel Oasis, Gisborne
Great room, easy parking, good location, great shower. Manager on duty so kind and helpful went above and beyond for us. Great tourism ambassador. Would definitely recommend.
Reviewed on Mar 19, 2026
White Heron Motor Lodge
Hotel manager RUDE! talk down to us.
Reviewed on Mar 25, 2026
Pacific Harbour Motor Inn, Gisborne
Very friendly, helpful check-in, clean, great locatioin.
Reviewed on Feb 7, 2026
Other neighbourhoods 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 Gisborne Botanic Gardens.
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.
