Awapuni Travel Guide
Gisborne

Visit Awapuni
Stay near popular Awapuni attractions
Things to do

Tairāwhiti Gisborne: Guided City Bike Tour
Top hotels in Awapuni

Captain Cook Motor Lodge
"Room was clean and tidy. Staff were lovely. The washing and dryer were free which is so unusual but nice."
Reviewed on 19 Jul 2026

Waikanae Beach Motel
"Excellent stay. Lovely staff, nice and clean room, good shower pressure!"
Reviewed on 18 Jul 2026

Waikanae Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park
"Staff are brilliant, pools great, rooms clean & tidy, location amazing, what more could you want. We are booked in again on our way back"
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026

Whispering Sands Motel
"What a lovely spot 10/10 , Jaki was very lovely to deal with at reception, room was very clean tidy & decor was awesome , would definitely recommend a stay."
Reviewed on 24 May 2026

Ahikaa Gisborne Motel
"heat pump didnt heat, unit was freezing, there was no extra heating available, the water in shower went hot and cold."
Reviewed on 15 Aug 2025

Emerald Hotel
"Very helpful staff, simple rooms but large enough to cater for families"
Reviewed on 18 Jul 2026
Where to stay in Awapuni

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

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

Kaiti
While visiting Kaiti, you might make a stop by sights like Te Poho-o-Rawiri Meeting House and Kaiti Hill.
Whataupoko
While there might not be top attractions in Whataupoko, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Tairawhiti Museum and Gisborne Botanic Gardens.
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.



