Makaraka
Gisborne
Popular places to visit
East Coast Museum of Technology
You can enjoy some culture when you stop by East Coast Museum of Technology in Gisborne.
Gisborne Hospital
If Gisborne Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Gisborne.
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.
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.
Gisborne Wine Centre
You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Gisborne Wine Centre during your travels to Gisborne. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
Top hotels in Makaraka

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

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

Captain Cook Motor Lodge
Clean
Reviewed on 28 Sept 2025

Pacific Harbour Motor Inn, Gisborne
Nice and quiet. Lovely room with a balcony.
Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025

Motel Oasis, Gisborne
Friendly and proffesional staff.
Reviewed on 28 Sept 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Makaraka

Gisborne Airport
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Gisborne Airport and surrounding area, you can visit Midway Beach and Bushmere Estate.

Matawhero
While visiting Matawhero, you might make a stop by sights like Matawhero Wines and Bushmere Estate.

Lytton West
While Lytton West isn't home to many top sights, Gisborne Botanic Gardens and Eastwoodhill Arboretum are some notable places to visit nearby.

Elgin
While there might not be top attractions in Elgin, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Midway Beach and Gisborne Botanic Gardens.

Makauri
When in Makauri, you can plan a visit to Gisborne Botanic Gardens and Midway Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Riverdale
When in Riverdale, you can plan a visit to Gisborne Botanic Gardens and Midway Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.