Okitu
Gisborne
Popular places to visit
Makorori Headland Trailhead
You can take time to visit Makorori Headland Trailhead during your travels to 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.
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 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.
Top hotels in Okitu
Emerald Hotel
Quiet and the running water from the pool made it feel like we were far away
Reviewed on Dec 20, 2025
Waikanae Beach Motel
Nice staff, beach towels
Reviewed on Dec 2, 2025
Portside Hotel
Clean, well appointed and friendly staff.
Reviewed on Dec 24, 2025
Captain Cook Motor Lodge
Room was spotless , great motor lodege. Will stay again.
Reviewed on Nov 9, 2025
Alfresco Motor Lodge
Great experience, very clean room, tidy, everything you need. Great location, staff attentive and courteous. I will return.
Reviewed on Dec 18, 2025
Motel Oasis, Gisborne
The rooms were spotless and the staff were amazing! I really enjoyed my stay.
Reviewed on Dec 18, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Okitu
Wainui
Wainui is known for its beaches, and you can plan a trip to Wainui Beach and Okitu Beach while you're in town.
Outer Kaiti
While Outer Kaiti isn't home to many top sights, Te Poho-o-Rawiri Meeting House and Tairawhiti Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.
Tamarau
Tamarau might not have many top sights, but Wainui Beach and Te Poho-o-Rawiri Meeting House are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Inner Kaiti
When in Inner Kaiti, you can plan a visit to Gisborne Harbour and Te Poho-o-Rawiri Meeting House, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Kaiti
If you're spending some time in Kaiti, Te Poho-o-Rawiri Meeting House and Gisborne Wine Centre are top sights worth seeing.
Whataupoko
While Whataupoko might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Tairawhiti Museum and Gisborne Botanic Gardens.
