Title: East Coast Vacation Packages 2026  | Expedia.com

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# East Coast Vacations 

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### Your East Coast Vacation

When it's time for a break, book an East Coast vacation package. Get set to experience coastal beaches, watersports, festivals, and much more in this vibrant destination. With so much to see and do on a trip to East Coast, it can be hard to know where to start. Kick off your journey in [Whakatane](https://www.expedia.com/Whakatane.d3784.Destination-Travel-Guides) at Awakeri Hot Springs and Ohiwa Harbour — two leading attractions here. Another great city to add to your itinerary is [Wairoa](https://www.expedia.com/Wairoa.d6343833.Destination-Travel-Guides). Be sure not to miss Alexandra Park and Gaiety Theatre. Expedia is a one-stop shop for organizing your East Coast vacation. From accommodations and flights, to car rentals and activities, we're here to help you curate a travel experience like no other.

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## Where to stay in East Coast

Find the best East Coast areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. [Learn more about East Coast](https://expedia.com/East-Coast.dx553248635975748851)

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### Maraetotara

 If you're spending some time in Maraetotara, Bay of Plenty and Otarawairere Bay are top sights worth seeing. 

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![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. 

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![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

1 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

 If you're spending some time in Whakatāne Town, Wairere Falls and Whakatane River Walk are top sights worth seeing. 

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![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. 

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![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 Gisborne i-SITE Mini Golf are top sights worth seeing. 

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### 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

5/5(2 reviews)

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Mahia Beach during your travels in Mahia? 

[](https://expedia.com/Mahia-Beach-Mahia.d6108304.Vacation-Attraction)

#### Ohope Beach

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.com/Ohope-Beach-Ohope.d6108262.Vacation-Attraction)

#### Morere Hot Springs

5/5(1 review)

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.com/Morere-Hot-Springs-Morere.d6108302.Vacation-Attraction)

### What to do in East Coast

![Incredible sunsets ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1395168/a44375ba-ada8-4eed-b141-b30d230a34d0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Auckland Sky Tower General Admission Ticket

$31

per adult

**96%** of travellers recommend

[](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/auckland-sky-tower-general-admission-ticket.a1395168.activity-details)

![Picture 6 for Activity Auckland: Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48333479/e3094070-44a6-4bd7-a012-9f276697b745.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Auckland: Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus Ticket

$42

per adult

**94%** of travellers recommend

[](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/auckland-hop-on-hop-off-explorer-bus-ticket.a48333479.activity-details)

![Auckland Harbour Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/735207/62e91d50-5b9a-4ac6-8de3-d5cf5e1592f5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Auckland Harbour Cruise

$35

per adult

**90%** of travellers recommend

[](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/auckland-harbour-cruise.a735207.activity-details)

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## East Coast Hotel Deals

![Emerald Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2600000/2598800/2598719/d21d9054_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Emerald Hotel

13 Gladstone Road,Gisborne 4040 Gisborne 

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$90 nightly

$104 total

Mar 16 - Mar 17

Total with taxes and fees

8/10 Very Good! (817 reviews)

First let me say the staff were very friendly and pleasant. My room was large and sparse. It was in need of some refurbishment. Carpet was worn and tired. There were plaster marks on the wall where damage had been fixed but not painted. There was a lot of road noise and when the traffic started at ...

Reviewed on Mar 3, 2026

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![Waikanae Beach Motel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9625600/9625565/2b7cc890_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Waikanae Beach Motel

19 Salisbury Road Gisborne 

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$79 nightly

$92 total

Mar 27 - Mar 28

Total with taxes and fees

8.8/10 Excellent! (369 reviews)

Had a very pleasant two night stay and our host was very personable, helpful and very friendly. Our king bed was comfortable and linen was spotless. Motel is walking distance to the town centre and across the road from the beach

Reviewed on Mar 6, 2026

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Tuscany Villas Boutique Motel 

57 The Strand Whakatane Bay of Plenty

$79 nightly

$92 total

Apr 6 - Apr 7

Total with taxes and fees

9.4/10 Exceptional! (107 reviews)

Welcoming staff, cleanliness excellent, comfortable bed, quiet location although so central.

Reviewed on Mar 8, 2026

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## Find the Best East Coast Vacation Packages

## East Coast Essential Information

| Language        | English                      |
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| Currency        | New Zealand dollars          |
| Closest Airport | Auckland Intl. Airport (AKL) |

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