Riverdale
Gisborne
Popular places to visit
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.
Gisborne Wine Centre
You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Gisborne Wine Centre during your travels to Gisborne. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
Top hotels in Riverdale

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 Riverdale

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 Sunshine Brewery.

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.

Elgin
When in Elgin, you can plan a visit to Midway Beach and Eastwoodhill Arboretum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Mangapapa
When in Mangapapa, you can plan a visit to Eastwoodhill Arboretum and Tairawhiti Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Gisborne Airport
While Gisborne Airport isn't home to many top sights, Midway Beach and Sunshine Brewery are some notable places to visit nearby.

Awapuni
While visiting Awapuni, you might make a stop by sights like Midway Beach and Sunshine Brewing Company.
