Title: Visit East Coast: Best of East Coast Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.ca [Hotels in East Coast](https://expedia.ca/East-Coast-Hotels.d553248635975748851.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in East Coast](https://expedia.ca/East-Coast-Vacation-Rentals.d553248635975748851.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to East Coast](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-East-Coast.d553248635975748851.Travel-Guide-Flights)[East Coast Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-East-Coast.d553248635975748851.Car-Rental-Guide)[East Coast Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/East-Coast.d553248635975748851.Destination-Travel-Guides) # East Coast ## Travel Guide ![East Coast](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/56aad1a7a64aa5aaf24f5989318759cd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![East Coast](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/5f258e19efbb67dc646ead8d548c7373.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![East Coast](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/3a1125d8a4c0d354a3ec6215eab2b41e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![East Coast](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/3461efd8fcbcc5c9d802e84a84eb8e76.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![East Coast](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/8bd0d724b3b486749e20196833e3fd13.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit East Coast Where to stay Things to do ### Where to stay in East Coast ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Waiotahi While there might not be top attractions in Waiotahi, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Ohope Beach and Opotiki Beach. [](https://expedia.ca/Opotiki-Waiotahi.dx553248635975874964) ![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/3a1125d8a4c0d354a3ec6215eab2b41e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Whakatāne Town If you're spending some time in Whakatāne Town, Te Papaka & Puketapu and Wairere Falls are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.ca/Whakatane-Whakatane-Town.dx959724600028393472) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Wainui Wainui is known for its beaches, and you can plan a trip to Wainui Beach and Okitu Beach while you're in town. [](https://expedia.ca/Gisborne-Wainui.dx553248635926198334) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Maraetotara If you're spending some time in Maraetotara, Bay of Plenty and Otarawairere Bay are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.ca/Whakatane-Maraetotara.dx693200173255282688) ![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/4e72a052b12f299019a1dce18d996f28.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Kaiti If you're spending some time in Kaiti, Te Poho-o-Rawiri Meeting House and Gisborne Harbour are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.ca/Gisborne-Kaiti.dx693022937498189824) ![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/5f258e19efbb67dc646ead8d548c7373.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Gisborne Central If you're spending some time in Gisborne Central, Eastwoodhill Arboretum and Sunshine Brewery are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.ca/Gisborne-Gisborne-Central.dx959582838764974080) - East Coast Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in East Coast ![Emerald Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2600000/2598800/2598719/5ca03836_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Emerald Hotel 13 Gladstone Road,Gisborne 4040 Gisborne CA $123 CA $142 total Jan 17 - Jan 18 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Gisborne. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ... 8/10 Very Good! (795 reviews) . Reviewed on Dec 30, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=17%2F01%2F2026&endDate=18%2F01%2F2026&selected=2598719&PinnedHotelID=2598719&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975748851) ![Waikanae Beach Motel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9625600/9625565/005cd090_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Waikanae Beach Motel 19 Salisbury Road Gisborne Stay at this motel in Gisborne. 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Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ... 9/10 Wonderful! (426 reviews) Clean room, although toilet flush never really worked. Nice staff, nice pool and very nice hotel Reviewed on Jan 2, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Gisborne-Hotels-Portside-Hotel.h3533858.Hotel-Information) ![Beachpoint Apartments](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/14000000/13570000/13568700/13568611/bf6d515a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Beachpoint Apartments 5 West End Rd Ohope Book a stay at this luxury apartment in Ohope. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Otarawairere Bay and Maraetotara Reserve ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (64 reviews) This is a beautiful property, very clean, quite and with beautiful sea view. Very friendly staff, very friendly and helpful. 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