Whataupoko
Gisborne
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Popular places to visit
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 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.
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 Whataupoko
Cedar House
Loved it. The room was beautiful warm and spacious. Penny and Roger were lovely. Highly recommend
Reviewed on Jul 15, 2023
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
Other neighbourhoods around Whataupoko
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.
Gisborne Central
If you're spending some time in Gisborne Central, Eastwoodhill Arboretum and Sunshine Brewery are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Mangapapa
When in Mangapapa, you can plan a visit to Eastwoodhill Arboretum and Tairawhiti Museum, 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.
Matokitoki
Matokitoki might not have many top sights, but Eastwoodhill Arboretum and Tairawhiti Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
