East Coast
Travel Guide





Visit East Coast
Where to stay in East Coast

Waiotahi
When in Waiotahi, you can plan a visit to Ohope Beach and Opotiki Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Whakatāne Town
While visiting Whakatāne Town, you might make a stop by sights like Te Papaka & Puketapu and Wairere Falls.

Wainui
Wainui is known for its pristine beaches, and you can make a stop by Wainui Beach and Okitu Beach while in the area.

Maraetotara
If you're spending some time in Maraetotara, Bay of Plenty and Otarawairere Bay are top sights worth seeing.

Kaiti
While visiting Kaiti, you might make a stop by sights like Te Poho-o-Rawiri Meeting House and Gisborne Wine Centre.

Gisborne Central
If you're spending some time in Gisborne Central, Eastwoodhill Arboretum and Sunshine Brewery are top sights worth seeing.

Emerald Hotel
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Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025

Waikanae Beach Motel
Room spotless, staff lovely
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025

The Com Plex Motel
Everything was exceptional. Will definitely return
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025

Portside Hotel
Clean room, although toilet flush never really worked. Nice staff, nice pool and very nice hotel
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026

Beachpoint Apartments
This is a beautiful property, very clean, quite and with beautiful sea view. Very friendly staff, very friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on 14 Sept 2025

Tatapouri Retreat - Glamping
Lovely quiet little retreat. Awesome customer service. Nothing was a problem
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2025
Popular places to visit

Mahia Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Mahia Beach during your travels in Mahia?

East Cape Lighthouse
You can learn about the history of East Cape with a stop at East Cape Lighthouse. Make some time to visit the monuments while you're in the area.
Ohope Beach
Explore the great outdoors at Ohope Beach, a lovely green space in Ohope. Wander the waterfront and beaches in the area.
Gisborne Hospital
If Gisborne Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Gisborne.
Whakatane Hospital
If Whakatane Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Whakatane.
Te Puia Springs
Learn about the local history of Te Puia when you take a trip to Te Puia Springs. Make some time to visit the monuments while you're in the area.




