Awapuni
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.
Sunshine Brewing Company
You can take time to visit Sunshine Brewing Company during your travels to 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.
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.
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.
Top hotels in Awapuni

Captain Cook Motor Lodge
"was handy to where i needed to go"
Reviewed on 14 Jun 2026

Waikanae Beach Motel
"Amazing staff! Friendly and professional environment. Clean sheets, duvet and pillows. Clean bathroom. Definitely recommended. If I ever visit Gisborne again I would go and stay in again. ❤️👍"
Reviewed on 1 Jun 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
"Great room...huge !! super clean and convenient. Staff could not be more helpful. Ill def be back !!"
Reviewed on 11 Jun 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 Kaiti Hill and Gisborne Wine Centre.
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 Tairawhiti Museum and Gisborne Harbour are two attractions nearby that you can check out.



