Whataupoko
Gisborne
Visit Whataupoko
Popular places to visit
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 Hospital
If Gisborne Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of 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.
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.
Gisborne Harbour
Explore the waterfront in Gisborne with a trip to Gisborne Harbour. 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 15 Jul 2023
Emerald Hotel
Hotel was quiet, clean and rooms were large.
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Waikanae Beach Motel
Great location, clean and tidy. Friendly staff.
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Portside Hotel
Awesome view watching a ship being loaded with NZ Radiata pine and also watching the kayaks and canoes racing. Room was clean and the service was excellent. Coffee machine on the first floor provided daily flat whites.
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025
Captain Cook Motor Lodge
Room was spotless , great motor lodege. Will stay again.
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Pacific Harbour Motor Inn, Gisborne
All good for our holiday!
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Whataupoko
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.
Gisborne Central
If you're spending some time in Gisborne Central, Eastwoodhill Arboretum and Gisborne i-SITE Mini Golf are top sights worth seeing.
Mangapapa
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Mangapapa and surrounding area, you can visit Gisborne Botanic Gardens and Tairawhiti Museum.
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.
Kaiti
While visiting Kaiti, you might make a stop by sights like Te Poho-o-Rawiri Meeting House and Gisborne Wine Centre.
Te Hapara
When in Te Hapara, you can plan a visit to Sunshine Brewery and Gisborne Botanic Gardens, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
