Title: Visit East Coast: Best of East Coast Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.com [Hotels in East Coast](https://expedia.com/East-Coast-Hotels.d553248635975748851.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in East Coast](https://expedia.com/East-Coast-Vacation-Rentals.d553248635975748851.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to East Coast](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-East-Coast.d553248635975748851.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in East Coast](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-East-Coast.d553248635975748851.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Car Rentals in East Coast](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-East-Coast.d553248635975748851.Car-Rental-Guide)[East Coast Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/East-Coast.d553248635975748851.Destination-Travel-Guides) # 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 ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-us-ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Vacation Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. [Book now](https://expedia.com/deals?rfrr=DX_SPRING_PROMO_553248635975748851) ### 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.com/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.com/Whakatane-Maraetotara.dx693200173255282688) ![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, Wairere Falls and Whakatane River Walk are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.com/Whakatane-Whakatane-Town.dx959724600028393472) ![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.com/Gisborne-Wainui.dx553248635926198334) ![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. [](https://expedia.com/Gisborne-Gisborne-Central.dx959582838764974080) ![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.com/Gisborne-Kaiti.dx693022937498189824) [See our Where To Stay guide](https://expedia.com/East-Coast.dx553248635975748851.Where-To-Stay?rfrr=TG.LP.Dest.Neighborhoods) - 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 $90 nightly $105 total Feb 27 - Feb 28 Total with taxes and 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! (810 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 ... Reviewed on Feb 3, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2%2F27%2F2026&endDate=2%2F28%2F2026&selected=2598719&PinnedHotelID=2598719&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975748851) ![The Com Plex Motel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69920000/69914700/69914621/6d0e4d42_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Com Plex Motel 39 The Strand Whakatane Bay of Plenty $86 nightly $100 total Mar 3 - Mar 4 Total with taxes and 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! (405 reviews) It’s just the small things, biscuits for your coffee, chocolates as a treat and the most stunning rooms. We will be back, and have told everyone. Reviewed on Feb 9, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F3%2F2026&endDate=3%2F4%2F2026&selected=69914621&PinnedHotelID=69914621&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975748851) ![Portside Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3540000/3533900/3533858/82616b95_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Portside Hotel 2 Reads Quay Gisborne $120 nightly $139 total Feb 27 - Feb 28 Total with taxes and 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! (435 reviews) Neat and tidy Reviewed on Jan 9, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2%2F27%2F2026&endDate=2%2F28%2F2026&selected=3533858&PinnedHotelID=3533858&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975748851) [See all 579 properties in East Coast](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=2%2F14%2F2026&endDate=2%2F15%2F2026®ionId=553248635975748851) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Portside Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3540000/3533900/3533858/82616b95_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### 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! (435 reviews) Neat and tidy Reviewed on Jan 9, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/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) ### 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! (20 reviews) Great place to relax.lovely environment Reviewed on Feb 3, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Pouawa-Hotels-Tatapouri-Retreat-Glamping.h35149288.Hotel-Information) ![Ohiwa Holiday Spot - Ruatuna Road- Ohiwa harbour](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33960000/33953000/33952996/6668663b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Ohiwa Holiday Spot - Ruatuna Road- Ohiwa harbour Opotiki Opotiki Enjoy patios and sun loungers. Popular attractions Ohope Beach and Ohope International Golf Club are located nearby. 9.6/10 Exceptional! (104 reviews) Excellent all around. Great location, wicked views, everything was in great condition and Host was friendly and helpful. Can't fault it Reviewed on Feb 9, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Opotiki-Hotels-Ohiwa-Holiday-Spot-Ruatuna-Road-Ohiwa-Harbour.h33952996.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in East Coast](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=553248635975748851&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check East Coast hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975748851&startDate=2026-02-13&endDate=2026-02-14)[Feb 13 - Feb 14](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975748851&startDate=2026-02-13&endDate=2026-02-14) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975748851&startDate=2026-02-14&endDate=2026-02-15)[Feb 14 - Feb 15](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975748851&startDate=2026-02-14&endDate=2026-02-15) [This weekend ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975748851&startDate=2%2F13%2F2026&endDate=2%2F15%2F2026)[Feb 13 - Feb 15](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975748851&startDate=2%2F13%2F2026&endDate=2%2F15%2F2026) ### 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 5/5(2 reviews) Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Mahia Beach during your travels in Mahia? 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[](https://expedia.com/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.com/Gisborne-Hospital-Lytton-West.d553248622328107516.Vacation-Attraction) ## Cities near East Coast ![Adobe](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1327/82bfa4c4-9688-469c-9a6a-e196d40ec05a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Gisborne ![Napier showing a square or plaza and a sunset](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 ![Rugged rocky coastline and view to horizon on east coast of Bay Of Plenty, New Zealand at Te Kaha.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6196185/c1351bcb-290c-4a3f-9263-bd66bdfd8b5d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Te Kaha - Cities near East Coast - Places of interest [Gisborne](https://expedia.com/Gisborne.dx1327)[Napier](https://expedia.com/Napier.dx2593)[Whakatane](https://expedia.com/Whakatane.dx3784)[Te Kaha](https://expedia.com/Te-Kaha.dx6196185)[Waihau Bay](https://expedia.com/Waihau-Bay.dx6196194)[Tikitiki](https://expedia.com/Tikitiki.dx6196227)[Ruatoria](https://expedia.com/Ruatoria.dx6196231)[Te Puia](https://expedia.com/Te-Puia.dx6196236)[Patutahi](https://expedia.com/Patutahi.dx6213692)[Ohope](https://expedia.com/Ohope.dx6272060)[Eskdale](https://expedia.com/Eskdale.dx6310852)[Opotiki](https://expedia.com/Opotiki.dx6342354)[Te Karaka](https://expedia.com/Te-Karaka.dx6342388)[Hicks Bay](https://expedia.com/Hicks-Bay.dx6343501)[Wairoa](https://expedia.com/Wairoa.dx6343833)[Edgecumbe](https://expedia.com/Edgecumbe.dx6351195)[Ngatapa](https://expedia.com/Ngatapa.dx6352861)[Mahia](https://expedia.com/Mahia.dx6352862)[Morere](https://expedia.com/Morere.dx6352863)[East Cape](https://expedia.com/East-Cape.dx6353089)[Rere](https://expedia.com/Rere.dx6353169)[Tuai](https://expedia.com/Tuai.dx6357830)[Waikaremoana](https://expedia.com/Waikaremoana.dx3000001840)[Manutuke](https://expedia.com/Manutuke.dx3000419073)[Tolaga Bay](https://expedia.com/Tolaga-Bay.dx3000437253) - [Ohope Beach ](https://expedia.com/Ohope-Beach-Ohope.d6108262.Vacation-Attraction) - [Mahia Beach ](https://expedia.com/Mahia-Beach-Mahia.d6108304.Vacation-Attraction) - [Mahanga Beach ](https://expedia.com/Mahanga-Beach-Hawkes-Bay-Region.d553248635975357471.Vacation-Attraction) - [Morere Hot Springs ](https://expedia.com/Morere-Hot-Springs-Morere.d6108302.Vacation-Attraction) - [East Cape Lighthouse ](https://expedia.com/East-Cape-Lighthouse-Te-Araroa.d6108274.Vacation-Attraction) - [Te Poho-o-Rawiri Meeting House ](https://expedia.com/Te-Poho-O-Rawiri-Meeting-House-Kaiti.d6108292.Vacation-Attraction) - [Gisborne Hospital ](https://expedia.com/Gisborne-Hospital-Lytton-West.d553248622328107516.Vacation-Attraction) - [Midway Beach ](https://expedia.com/Midway-Beach-Gisborne-District.d6108280.Vacation-Attraction) - [Omaio Beach ](https://expedia.com/Omaio-Beach-Bay-of-Plenty-Region.d6108266.Vacation-Attraction) - [Opotiki Beach ](https://expedia.com/Opotiki-Beach-Bay-of-Plenty-Region.d6108264.Vacation-Attraction) - [Waihau Bay Beach ](https://expedia.com/Waihau-Bay-Beach-Bay-of-Plenty-Region.d6108272.Vacation-Attraction) - [Hicks Bay Lookout ](https://expedia.com/Hicks-Bay-Lookout-Hicks-Bay.d553248621565250936.Vacation-Attraction) - [Te Urewera National Park ](https://expedia.com/Te-Urewera-National-Park-New-Zealand.d6108305.Vacation-Attraction) - [Ohope International Golf Club ](https://expedia.com/Ohope-International-Golf-Club-Ohope.d553248621587293663.Vacation-Attraction) - [Okitu Beach ](https://expedia.com/Okitu-Beach-Gisborne-District.d665009736457420800.Vacation-Attraction) - [Maraehako Bay Beach ](https://expedia.com/Maraehako-Bay-Beach-Bay-of-Plenty-Region.d6108270.Vacation-Attraction) - [Wairere Falls ](https://expedia.com/Wairere-Falls-Whakatane-Town.d553248621526967505.Vacation-Attraction) - [Te Manuka Tutahi Marae ](https://expedia.com/Te-Manuka-Tutahi-Marae-Whakatane-Town.d553248621526967506.Vacation-Attraction) - [Gisborne Wine Centre ](https://expedia.com/Gisborne-Wine-Centre-Kaiti.d6212378.Vacation-Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save even more - get up to 20% on select hotels 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. 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