Makaraka
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.
East Coast Museum of Technology
You can enjoy some culture when you stop by East Coast Museum of Technology in Gisborne.
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 with a stop 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 spend time at Te Poho-o-Rawiri Meeting House. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
Makaraka Hotel Deals
Emerald Hotel
"Good location"
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Captain Cook Motor Lodge
"Clean and tidy, easy check in, good parking."
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Waikanae Beach Motel
"Liked ...Location, parking and price. Had an older apartment a little on the tired side. Everything was serviceable, coffee machine was a bonus. Couch was a touch close to the ground for me,but OK. Balcony made a noise when we went out , we erred on the side of caution and stayed off it. We enjoyed ..."
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
Motel Oasis, Gisborne
"The most friendly staff I have had at a hotel in a while. Such a lovely welcome!"
Reviewed on 20 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 March 2026
Pacific Harbour Motor Inn, Gisborne
"Nice place to stay."
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Other neighborhoods around Makaraka
Gisborne Airport
While Gisborne Airport isn't home to many top sights, Midway Beach and East Coast Museum of Technology are some notable places to visit nearby.
Elgin
When in Elgin, you can plan a visit to Midway Beach and Tairawhiti Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Riverdale
While there might not be top attractions in Riverdale, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Midway Beach and East Coast Museum of Technology.
Lytton West
While there might not be top attractions in Lytton West, you can explore the larger area and discover places like East Coast Museum of Technology and Sunshine Brewery.
Matawhero
If you're spending some time in Matawhero, Bushmere Estate and Matawhero Wines are top sights worth seeing.
Te Hapara
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Te Hapara and surrounding area, you can visit Sunshine Brewery and Midway Beach.
