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Your Makaraka Vacation

Book a Makaraka vacation package and discover the way of life and vibe of this vibrant neighborhood. With all your travel plans worked out, the only thing you need to concentrate on here is living your best life. Wondering what to see and do during your trip to Makaraka? Nearby attractions like Midway Beach, Eastwoodhill Arboretum and Gisborne Botanic Gardens are good places to begin. No matter what your dream Makaraka vacation looks like, you can turn it into reality with Expedia.

Where to stay in Makaraka

Find the best Makaraka areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Makaraka

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Gisborne Central

1 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

If you're spending some time in Gisborne Central, Gisborne Botanic Gardens and Toihoukura School of Contemporary Art are top sights worth seeing.

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Wainui

Wainui is known for its beaches, and you can plan a trip to Wainui Beach and Okitu Beach while you're in town.

A coastal landscape with a clear view of the sea, a small island, and a distant mountain range under a partly cloudy sky.

Kaiti

6 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

If you're spending some time in Kaiti, Kaiti Hill and Gisborne Harbour are top sights worth seeing.

Whataupoko

1 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

While Whataupoko might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Tairawhiti Museum and Gisborne Botanic Gardens.

Outer Kaiti

While Outer Kaiti isn't home to many top sights, Tairawhiti Museum and Okitu Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.

Makaraka Hotel Deals

Emerald Hotel

13 Gladstone Road,Gisborne 4040 Gisborne

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$88 nightly

$102 total

Aug 26 - Aug 27

Total with taxes and fees

8/10 Very Good! (864 reviews)

"Average stay The hotel is outdated. Heat pump did not work properly. Spacious room"

Reviewed on Aug 20, 2026

Captain Cook Motor Lodge

31 Awapuni Rd, Waikanae Beach Gisborne

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$81 nightly

$93 total

Aug 24 - Aug 25

Total with taxes and fees

Portside Hotel

2 Reads Quay Gisborne

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$118 nightly

$137 total

Sep 21 - Sep 22

Total with taxes and fees

9/10 Wonderful! (447 reviews)

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Reviewed on Jul 26, 2026

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