Title: Visit East Coast: Best of East Coast Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.ca

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# East Coast

## Travel Guide

![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)

## Visit East Coast

Where to stay

Things to do

### Where to stay in 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)

- 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)

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Emerald Hotel

13 Gladstone Road,Gisborne 4040 Gisborne 

CA $126

CA $145 total

Feb 5 - Feb 6

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! (806 reviews)

The room was clean and spacious.

Reviewed on Jan 18, 2026

[](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=05%2F02%2F2026&endDate=06%2F02%2F2026&selected=2598719&PinnedHotelID=2598719&HadPinnedHotel=true&regionId=553248635975748851)

![Portside Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3540000/3533900/3533858/82616b95_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Portside Hotel

2 Reads Quay Gisborne 

CA $143

CA $166 total

Feb 5 - Feb 6

includes taxes & fees

Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Gisborne. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...

9/10 Wonderful! (431 reviews)

Neat and tidy

Reviewed on Jan 9, 2026

[](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=05%2F02%2F2026&endDate=06%2F02%2F2026&selected=3533858&PinnedHotelID=3533858&HadPinnedHotel=true&regionId=553248635975748851)

![The Com Plex Motel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69920000/69914700/69914621/6d0e4d42_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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The Com Plex Motel

39 The Strand Whakatane Bay of Plenty

CA $115

CA $133 total

Jan 26 - Jan 27

includes taxes & fees

Stay at this motel in Whakatane. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...

9.6/10 Exceptional! (400 reviews)

The room was modern and clean. The staff were lovely and very helpful with all our odd requests. The unit had everything we needed and more. The location was great because it was so close to Whakatane city center and close to the road going to Ohope when we wanted to go to the beach.

Reviewed on Jan 14, 2026

[](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=26%2F01%2F2026&endDate=27%2F01%2F2026&selected=69914621&PinnedHotelID=69914621&HadPinnedHotel=true&regionId=553248635975748851)

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![Portside Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3540000/3533900/3533858/82616b95_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Portside Hotel

2 Reads Quay Gisborne 

Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Gisborne. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...

9/10 Wonderful! (431 reviews)

Neat and tidy

Reviewed on Jan 9, 2026

[](https://expedia.ca/Gisborne-Hotels-Portside-Hotel.h3533858.Hotel-Information)

![Tatapouri Retreat - Glamping](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35150000/35149300/35149288/9ef32973_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Tatapouri Retreat - Glamping

516 Whangara Rd Makorori 

Stay at this campground in Makorori. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a sauna. Popular attractions Makorori Beach and Makorori Headland Trailhead are located ...

8.2/10 Very Good! (19 reviews)

Quiet little retreat

Lovely quiet little retreat. Awesome customer service. Nothing was a problem

Reviewed on Apr 26, 2025

[](https://expedia.ca/Pouawa-Hotels-Tatapouri-Retreat-Glamping.h35149288.Hotel-Information)

![Beachpoint Apartments](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/14000000/13570000/13568700/13568611/bf6d515a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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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! (65 reviews)

Easy

Reviewed on Jan 13, 2026

[](https://expedia.ca/Ohope-Hotels-Beachpoint-Apartments.h13568611.Hotel-Information)

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## Check East Coast hotel availability

[Tonight

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[Tomorrow night

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[This weekend

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### Popular places to visit

![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

4.5/5(2 reviews)

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

4.5/5(5 reviews)

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)

#### 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)

#### 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)

## Cities near 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

- Cities near East Coast
- Places of interest

[Napier](https://expedia.ca/Napier.dx2593)[Whakatane](https://expedia.ca/Whakatane.dx3784)[Waihau Bay](https://expedia.ca/Waihau-Bay.dx6196194)[Opotiki](https://expedia.ca/Opotiki.dx6342354)[Hicks Bay](https://expedia.ca/Hicks-Bay.dx6343501)[Mahia](https://expedia.ca/Mahia.dx6352862)[Morere](https://expedia.ca/Morere.dx6352863)[Manutuke](https://expedia.ca/Manutuke.dx3000419073)[Potaka](https://expedia.ca/Potaka.dx553248634743988951)[Matawai](https://expedia.ca/Matawai.dx553248635926197965)[Ruatoki](https://expedia.ca/Ruatoki.dx553248635926197975)

- [Te Poho-o-Rawiri Meeting House ](https://expedia.ca/Te-Poho-O-Rawiri-Meeting-House-Kaiti.d6108292.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Hicks Bay Lookout ](https://expedia.ca/Hicks-Bay-Lookout-Hicks-Bay.d553248621565250936.Vacation-Attraction)

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