East Coast
Travel Guide
Visit East Coast
Where to stay in East Coast
Waiotahi
When in Waiotahi, you can plan a visit to Ohope Beach and Opotiki Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Maraetotara
If you're spending some time in Maraetotara, Bay of Plenty and Otarawairere Bay are top sights worth seeing.
Wainui
Wainui is known for its pristine beaches, and you can make a stop by Wainui Beach and Okitu Beach while in the area.
Whakatāne Town
While visiting Whakatāne Town, you might make a stop by sights like Te Papaka & Puketapu and Wairere Falls.
Te Hapara
When in Te Hapara, you can plan a visit to Sunshine Brewery and Eastwoodhill Arboretum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Kaiti
While visiting Kaiti, you might make a stop by sights like Te Poho-o-Rawiri Meeting House and Gisborne Wine Centre.
Emerald Hotel
Hotel was quiet, clean and rooms were large.
Reviewed on 9 Nov, 2025
The Com Plex Motel
Room nice and clean bed comfortable
Reviewed on 12 Nov, 2025
Waikanae Beach Motel
Great location, clean and tidy. Friendly staff.
Reviewed on 9 Nov, 2025
Portside Hotel
Awesome view watching a ship being loaded with NZ Radiata pine and also watching the kayaks and canoes racing. Room was clean and the service was excellent. Coffee machine on the first floor provided daily flat whites.
Reviewed on 13 Nov, 2025
Beachpoint Apartments
This is a beautiful property, very clean, quite and with beautiful sea view. Very friendly staff, very friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on 14 Sept, 2025
Ohiwa Seascape Studios
Spotless room. Wonderful host. Stunning views.
Reviewed on 10 Nov, 2025
Popular places to visit
Mahia Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Mahia Beach during your travels in Mahia?
East Cape Lighthouse
You can learn about the history of East Cape with a stop at East Cape Lighthouse. Make some time to visit the monuments while you're in the area.
Ohope Beach
Explore the great outdoors at Ohope Beach, a lovely green space in Ohope. Wander the waterfront and beaches in the area.
Whakatane Hospital
If Whakatane Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Whakatane.
Gisborne Hospital
If Gisborne Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Gisborne.
Te Puia Springs
Learn about the local history of Te Puia when you take a trip to Te Puia Springs. Make some time to visit the monuments while you're in the area.
Things to do
Hobbiton Movie set & Waitomo Caves Small Group Tour From Auckland
Waitomo Glowworm & Ruakuri Twin Cave Experience - Small Group Tour From Auckland
Private Auckland best Spots + Piha beach and rainforest day Tour
Auckland Half Day City Tour - Heart of Auckland
