Title: Visit Makaraka: Best of Makaraka, Gisborne Travel 2026 | Expedia Tourism - Expedia.ca [Hotels in Makaraka](https://expedia.ca/Makaraka-Gisborne-Hotels.0-n693022912749699072-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Gisborne](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Gisborne.d1327.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Gisborne](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Gisborne.d1327.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Makaraka Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Makaraka.d693022912749699072.Car-Rental-Guide)[Makaraka Vacations](https://expedia.ca/Makaraka.d693022912749699072.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Makaraka ## Gisborne ## Visit Makaraka Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Gisborne travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Gisborne.dx1327) --- ### Popular places to visit ![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=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Titirangi Reserve 4/5(1 review) Explore the great outdoors at Titirangi Reserve, a lovely green space in Gisborne. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches. [](https://expedia.ca/Titirangi-Park-Kaiti.d553248621526967552.Vacation-Attraction) #### East Coast Museum of Technology You can enjoy some culture when you stop by East Coast Museum of Technology in Gisborne. [](https://expedia.ca/East-Coast-Museum-Of-Technology-Makaraka.d971177568954863616.Vacation-Attraction) #### Te Poho-o-Rawiri Meeting House 4/5(1 review) 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 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) #### Gisborne Harbour 4/5(3 reviews) 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) #### Tairawhiti Museum 4/5(2 reviews) You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Tairawhiti Museum in Gisborne. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches. [](https://expedia.ca/Tairawhiti-Museum-Whataupoko.d6108282.Vacation-Attraction) --- ## Makaraka Hotel Deals ![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 $121 CA $141 total Feb 16 - Feb 17 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! (811 reviews) The room was spotless and very big. Despite being the noisy room overlooking the street we had no issues with it. My only concern, lovely and friendly as they were was room service was too early and they walked in too soon to get to the door. A simple sign on the door to say we didnt need it would ... 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(435 reviews) Neat and tidy Reviewed on Jan 9, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=21%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026&selected=3533858&PinnedHotelID=3533858&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693022912749699072) ![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 CA $105 CA $121 total Mar 3 - Mar 4 includes taxes & fees Stay at this motel in Gisborne. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Popular attractions Sunshine Brewing Company and Gisborne i-SITE Mini Golf are ... 8.6/10 Excellent! 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