Whataupoko Travel Guide
Gisborne
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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.
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.
Kaiti Hill
Explore the great outdoors at Kaiti Hill, a lovely green space 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.
Cook Monument
Find out about the history of Gisborne when you spend time at Cook Monument. 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.
Things to do
Tairāwhiti Gisborne: Guided City Bike Tour
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
"Clean room,"
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Captain Cook Motor Lodge
"I have stayed at this property several times in the past and have always found it comfortable and clean."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Waikanae Beach Motel
"A tidy unit but very very dated & an awkward layout for the spare bedroom, the garden at the back of unit was pleasant."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Motel Oasis, Gisborne
"I was happy with the room... very clean. New furnishings and carpet. Clean new bathroom toilet. Shame it was cold ... dip in the pool would have been grate."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Portside Hotel
"Room was nice. Main reason I marked the rating down to good was the noise coming from the Port all night, it didn’t stop and the banging was very loud."
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
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, Sunshine Brewery and Gisborne Botanic Gardens are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Mangapapa
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Mangapapa and surrounding area, you can visit Tairawhiti Museum and Gisborne Botanic Gardens.
Kaiti
While visiting Kaiti, you might make a stop by sights like Te Poho-o-Rawiri Meeting House and Kaiti Hill.
Matokitoki
While there might not be top attractions in Matokitoki, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Tairawhiti Museum and Gisborne Harbour.
