East Coast Travel Guide
Tourist 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.
Maraetotara
If you're spending some time in Maraetotara, Bay of Plenty and Otarawairere Bay are top sights worth seeing.
Wainui
Wainui is known for its pristine beaches, and you can make a stop by Wainui Beach and Okitu Beach while in the area.
Whakatāne Town
While visiting Whakatāne Town, you might make a stop by sights like Whakatane Aquatic Centre and Wairere Falls.
Coastlands
While Coastlands may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Wairere Falls and Mataatua: The House That Came Home.
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.
Emerald Hotel
Spacious nice place but the bed was uncomfortable and so was the bed in the lounge other than that it was really good
Reviewed on 2 Oct 2025
The Com Plex Motel
Nice and easy
Reviewed on 14 Oct 2025
Waikanae Beach Motel
none
Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025
Portside Hotel
Clean room has everything you need to cook great for a solo female traveller and very quiet
Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025
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
Ohiwa Seascape Studios
Clean, warm, well kept property. Close to beach.
Reviewed on 18 Jul 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.
Things to do
Half-day Discover Auckland City Sightseeing Tour
Hobbiton Movie set & Waitomo Caves Small Group Tour From Auckland
Auckland Shore Excursion: Half-Day Guided City Tour
