East Coast

Travel Guide

Even in winter, this is a beautiful spot. The road down to the beach is an amazing drive.
Even in winter, this is a beautiful spot. The road down to the beach is an amazing drive.
Camp spot on the beach in The east cape
Skate park with a view
Never ending #blue of the summer.

Where to stay in East Coast

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Waiotahi

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

Waiotahi
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Maraetotara

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

Maraetotara
Wainui Beach with great view of nearby mountain ridges in Gisborne, Hawkes Bay, New Zealand, Shutterstock ID 1311858068, Purchase Order: SP-1822 ANZ-18120 Wotif Search Engine - Destination Imagery, Or

Wainui

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

Wainui
Whakatane is a Maori word and the 'wh' is pronounced like an 'f'. The statute of Wairaka is at the mouth of the Whakatane River in the Bay of Plenty area on the North Island.

Whakatāne Town

While visiting Whakatāne Town, you might make a stop by sights like Wairere Falls and Mataatua: The House That Came Home.

Whakatāne Town
Want to be one of the first to see the sunrise in the world? Camping on the east coast in Gisborne; highlight of our trip.

Gisborne Central

If you're spending some time in Gisborne Central, Gisborne i-SITE Mini Golf and Eastwoodhill Arboretum are top sights worth seeing.

Gisborne Central
The view from the top of Kaiti Hill just last the lookout. Beautiful.

Kaiti

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

Kaiti
Emerald Hotel

Emerald Hotel

4.5 out of 5
13 Gladstone Road,Gisborne 4040 Gisborne
The price is RM361 per night from 26 Feb to 27 Feb
RM361
RM415 total
26 Feb - 27 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Gisborne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8/10 Very Good! (813 reviews)
Clean room & helpful staff

Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

Emerald Hotel
The Com Plex Motel

The Com Plex Motel

3 out of 5
39 The Strand Whakatane Bay of Plenty
The price is RM336 per night from 3 Mar to 4 Mar
RM336
RM387 total
3 Mar - 4 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Whakatane. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
The Com Plex Motel
Portside Hotel

Portside Hotel

4 out of 5
2 Reads Quay Gisborne
The price is RM476 per night from 7 Mar to 8 Mar
RM476
RM547 total
7 Mar - 8 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Gisborne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9/10 Wonderful! (436 reviews)
Generaly good all around

Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026

Portside Hotel
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Portside Hotel

Portside Hotel

4 out of 5
2 Reads Quay Gisborne
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Gisborne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9/10 Wonderful! (436 reviews)
Generaly good all around

Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026

Portside Hotel
Tatapouri Retreat - Glamping

Tatapouri Retreat - Glamping

2 out of 5
516 Whangara Rd Makorori
Stay at this campsite in Makorori. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a sauna. Popular attractions Makorori Beach and Makorori Headland Trailhead are located ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (21 reviews)
Very courteous. The unit could do with kitchen sink as has other implements for light cooking

Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026

Tatapouri Retreat - Glamping
Beachpoint Apartments

Beachpoint Apartments

4.5 out of 5
5 West End Rd Ohope
Stay at this luxury apartment in Ohope. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Otarawairere Bay and Maraetotara Reserve are ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (68 reviews)
The accommodation was clean and tidy...with everything we need for our stay. The booking in progress was easy and the lady that took us up to the unit was amazing...very helpful and friendly.

Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026

Beachpoint Apartments
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Popular places to visit

Great beaches in this area all sand, and a of choices for swimming as its a peninsula, the odd space rocket gets fired off too :-)

Mahia Beach

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

Mahia Beach

Ohope Beach

Explore the great outdoors at Ohope Beach, a lovely green space in Ohope. Wander the waterfront and beaches in the area.

Ohope Beach

Morere Hot Springs

You can take time to visit Morere Hot Springs during your travels to Morere. Wander the parks and beaches while you're in the area.

Morere Hot Springs

Gisborne Hospital

If Gisborne Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Gisborne.

Gisborne Hospital

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.

East Cape Lighthouse

Whakatane Hospital

If Whakatane Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Whakatane.

Whakatane Hospital
Napier which includes a square or plaza and a sunset

Napier

View of Whakatane in New Zealand

Whakatane

Hukutaia Domain ranks as one of Opotiki's main attractions. It is a 5 hectare remnant of extensive native forest with a Pururi tree important to Maori.

Opotiki

Taylors Bay, Mahia Beach, Mokotahi Hill, Sunset, New Zealand

Mahia