Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in East Coast January 2026 | Expedia.ca [East Coast Travel Guide](https://expedia.ca/East-Coast.dx553248635975748851)[Hotels in East Coast](https://expedia.ca/East-Coast-Hotels.d553248635975748851.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[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) # What to do in East Coast ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit East Coast Types of activities Where to stay [East Coast travel guide](https://expedia.ca/East-Coast.dx553248635975748851) ![Even in winter, this is a beautiful spot. The road down to the beach is an amazing drive. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635997166771/1531b002-c660-410d-92a9-fdca2e425fcc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Even in winter, this is a beautiful spot. The road down to the beach is an amazing drive. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635997166771/1531b002-c660-410d-92a9-fdca2e425fcc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Camp spot on the beach in The east cape ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6353089/bef200b1-bcb1-4c3f-b10f-151e1acda3f0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Skate park with a view](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6353089/bb8a7faf-4335-4190-9198-47c058b5d251.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Never ending #blue of the summer. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6353089/86ac3ca7-f260-468a-ad91-a4e7af38818c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## East Coast Attractions Let Expedia help you experience the best that East Coast has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes. #### Activities and Tours East Coast is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in East Coast to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind. If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights. #### East Coast Attractions Expedia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. In addition to scheduling local tours, booking reservations and scoring advance event tickets, Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, all on one consolidated travel itinerary, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of East Coast. Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to East Coast attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season. --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself Members save % or more when you book activities. --- ## Recommended things to do in East Coast | Number of things to do | 1 | | ------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Tairāwhiti Gisborne: Guided City Bike Tour](/things-to-do/tairawhiti-gisborne-guided-city-bike-tour.a51050132.activity-details): CA $119 | | Top 5 things to do | [Tairāwhiti Gisborne: Guided City Bike Tour](/things-to-do/tairawhiti-gisborne-guided-city-bike-tour.a51050132.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | [Tairāwhiti Gisborne: Guided City Bike Tour](/things-to-do/tairawhiti-gisborne-guided-city-bike-tour.a51050132.activity-details) | | With kids | | ## What to do in East Coast --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in East Coast ![Great beaches in this area all sand, and a of choices for swimming as its a peninsula, the odd space rocket gets fired off too :-)](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6352862/23ce0738-c135-4af5-b1da-05b133660fd9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Mahia Beach Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Mahia Beach during your travels in Mahia? [](https://expedia.ca/Mahia-Beach-Hawkes-Bay-Region.d6108304.Vacation-Attraction) #### Ohope Beach Explore the great outdoors at Ohope Beach, a lovely green space in Ohope. Wander the waterfront and beaches in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Ohope-Beach-Ohope.d6108262.Vacation-Attraction) #### Morere Hot Springs You can take time to visit Morere Hot Springs during your travels to Morere. Wander the parks and beaches while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Morere-Hot-Springs-Morere.d6108302.Vacation-Attraction) #### East Cape Lighthouse You can learn about the history of East Cape when you stop by East Cape Lighthouse. Make some time to visit the monuments while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/East-Cape-Lighthouse-Te-Araroa.d6108274.Vacation-Attraction) #### Maraetotara Reserve Explore the great outdoors at Maraetotara Reserve, a lovely green space in Ohope. Wander the waterfront and beaches in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Maraetotara-Reserve-Ohope.d553248621587293727.Vacation-Attraction) #### Gisborne Hospital Though Gisborne Hospital might be what brings you to town, perhaps you'll have a chance to explore more of Gisborne while you are here. [](https://expedia.ca/Gisborne-Hospital-Lytton-West.d553248622328107516.Vacation-Attraction) #### Whakatane Hospital Though Whakatane Hospital might be what brings you to town, perhaps you'll have a chance to explore more of Whakatane while you are here. [](https://expedia.ca/Whakatane-Hospital-Whakatane.d553248621573985855.Vacation-Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Te-Poho-O-Rawiri-Meeting-House-Kaiti.d6108292.Vacation-Attraction) #### Gisborne Harbour Explore the waterfront in Gisborne with a trip to Gisborne Harbour. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches. [](https://expedia.ca/Gisborne-Harbour-Kaiti.d6108288.Vacation-Attraction) ### Explore areas of East Coast ![Whakatane is a Maori word and the 'wh' is pronounced like an 'f'. The statute of Wairaka is at the mouth of the Whakatane River in the Bay of Plenty area on the North Island.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3784/0d6f1373-c77d-4c1f-91b4-efe8f4c53c31.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) ### 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://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) ![Want to be one of the first to see the sunrise in the world? Camping on the east coast in Gisborne; highlight of our trip.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1327/37e28ace-af34-4e9b-800e-f9231f8fe0a4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Gisborne Central If you're spending some time in Gisborne Central, Eastwoodhill Arboretum and Toihoukura School of Contemporary Art are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.ca/Gisborne-Gisborne-Central.dx959582838764974080) ![Wainui Beach with great view of nearby mountain ridges in Gisborne, Hawkes Bay, New Zealand, Shutterstock ID 1311858068, Purchase Order: SP-1822 ANZ-18120 Wotif Search Engine - Destination Imagery, Or](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976197561/8651eeaa-33ae-453b-8568-9fb1bd46c995.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) ![The view from the top of Kaiti Hill just last the lookout. Beautiful. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1327/9494c2b4-c9d6-4500-b21f-dea1acdda4b0.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 Wine Centre are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.ca/Gisborne-Kaiti.dx693022937498189824) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Day trip destinations from East Coast ![Napier which includes a sunset and a square or plaza](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2593/cf79c55f-2445-4aae-b821-1df95400e6a9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Napier ![View of Whakatane in New Zealand](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3784/254558c4-75b3-4cad-afd8-000a0cca435b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Whakatane ![Met this friendly horse outside the old church.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6196194/a3d011e7-c255-4952-bfd9-4e859364e251.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Waihau Bay ![Adobe](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6342354/6e09dc1d-4917-4f23-b1ed-7586bd643861.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Opotiki ![A beautiful winters day in Mahia. This isn’t the main beach - you drive further around to this stunning bay. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6352862/52b91bf2-865d-474b-9258-7e5c6756fcac.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Mahia ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels and earn double points when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. Scan the QR code with your device camera and download our app