Okitu
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.
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
If Gisborne Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Gisborne.
Te Poho-o-Rawiri Meeting House
Learn about the local history of Gisborne when you take a trip to Te Poho-o-Rawiri Meeting House. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
Tairawhiti Museum
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Tairawhiti Museum 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.
Top hotels in Okitu
Emerald Hotel
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Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026
Portside Hotel
Our room overlooked the car park, the weather was awful and we could not open the ranchslider to let air in. There was no window... The room was clean and tidy.
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
Waikanae Beach Motel
Clean
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Motel Oasis, Gisborne
The room smelled really bad, even opening the windows didn't help. It then got cold, so I put the heater on, the AC heater then stopped working. Housekeeping in the morning was very loud outside the room. They were lovely team though. I would never stay again and I wouldn't ever recommend this place. ...
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
White Heron Motor Lodge
Room was nice and clean comfy bed and great TV service.
Reviewed on 13 Feb 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 17 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Okitu
Wainui
Wainui is known for its pristine beaches, and you can make a stop by Wainui Beach and Okitu Beach while in the area.
Outer Kaiti
Outer Kaiti might not have many top sights, but Te Poho-o-Rawiri Meeting House and Tairawhiti Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Tamarau
While Tamarau isn't home to many top sights, Wainui Beach and Te Poho-o-Rawiri Meeting House are some notable places to visit nearby.
Inner Kaiti
While there might not be top attractions in Inner Kaiti, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Gisborne Harbour and Te Poho-o-Rawiri Meeting House.
Kaiti
While visiting Kaiti, you might make a stop by sights like Te Poho-o-Rawiri Meeting House and Gisborne Wine Centre.
Whataupoko
While there might not be top attractions in Whataupoko, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Tairawhiti Museum and Gisborne Botanic Gardens.
