Makauri
Gisborne
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.
The Milton Vineyard
You can enjoy a tasting or tour at The Milton Vineyard during your travels to Gisborne. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
Gisborne Hospital
If Gisborne Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Gisborne.
Gisborne Harbour
Explore the waterfront in Gisborne with a trip to Gisborne Harbour. 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.
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.
Top hotels in Makauri

Nelson Road AirBnB - last house on the edge of town, 5 mins from the city centre
The host's were very welcoming and the best weve had in all our bookabach stays. Super nice and great to talk to, whether it was a casual chat or communication with staying. Very clean andopen space, lovely dogs too.
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026

Emerald Hotel
First let me say the staff were very friendly and pleasant. My room was large and sparse. It was in need of some refurbishment. Carpet was worn and tired. There were plaster marks on the wall where damage had been fixed but not painted. There was a lot of road noise and when the traffic started at ...
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026

Waikanae Beach Motel
Had a very pleasant two night stay and our host was very personable, helpful and very friendly. Our king bed was comfortable and linen was spotless. Motel is walking distance to the town centre and across the road from the beach
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026

Portside Hotel
My favourite was the ground-floor room facing the city — peaceful, immaculate, and beautifully presented. The bed was exceptionally comfortable, ensuring a great night’s rest. The staff were warm and welcoming, and reception was very accommodating, promptly providing swim towels when needed. The ...
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026

Motel Oasis, Gisborne
Room was clean and tidy, staff were friendly, pool was great temperature and they provided pool towels for us. Location was perfect for what we were after
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

White Heron Motor Lodge
Kitchen was clean and well equipped. Very central location
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Makauri

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

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

Makaraka
While Makaraka isn't home to many top sights, Bushmere Estate and Midway Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.

Te Hapara
When in Te Hapara, you can plan a visit to Eastwoodhill Arboretum and Midway Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Mangapapa
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Mangapapa and surrounding area, you can visit Eastwoodhill Arboretum and Tairawhiti Museum.

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