Whataupoko
District of Gisborne
in Gisborne District of Gisborne, New Zealand

How to get there and get around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
-38.653 and 178.004 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
S -38° 39' 11" and E 178° 0' 14"
Currency and Currency Code:
Dollar - NZD
Spoken languages:
English, Maori
Local electricity:
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
Local Time: 09:43 AM (Friday)
Timezone: Pacific/Auckland
UTC/GMT offset: 12 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
7:19 am and 7:06 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
38.649 and -1.980 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Alcadozo
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for New Zealand in Australia and New Zealand

Safety Score: 3,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to New Zealand.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning New Zealand. Last Update: 2024-03-28 08:18:27

Explore Whataupoko

The district Whataupoko of Gisborne in Gisborne District (Gisborne) is located in New Zealand about 250 mi north-east of Wellington, the country's capital.

If you need a place to sleep, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Depending on your travel schedule, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Opotiki, Whakatane, Napier, Rotorua and Tauranga. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 15°C / 58 °F

Morning Temperature 14°C / 58 °F
Evening Temperature 13°C / 55 °F
Night Temperature 11°C / 52 °F
Chance of rainfall 3%
Air Humidity 62%
Air Pressure 1007 hPa
Wind Speed Fresh Breeze with 13 km/h (8 mph) from North
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 89% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Saturday, 30th of March 2024

14°C (58 °F)
15°C (59 °F)
Moderate rain, strong breeze, broken clouds.

Sunday, 31st of March 2024

15°C (60 °F)
15°C (60 °F)
Light rain, strong breeze, overcast clouds.

Monday, 1st of April 2024

18°C (64 °F)
14°C (57 °F)
Few clouds, moderate breeze.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Bella Vista Gisborne

Address
0,5 mi
511-513 Gladstone Road
4010 Gisborne
New Zealand

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


EMERALD HOTEL

Address
1,6 mi
13 GLADSTONE ROAD
04010 GISBORNE
New Zealand

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Captain Cook Motor Lodge

Address
1,4 mi
31 Awapuni Rd, Waikanae Beach
4010 Gisborne
New Zealand

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Waikanae Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park

Address
1,4 mi
280 Grey Street
4010 Gisborne
New Zealand

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Portside Hotel Heritage Boutique Collection

Address
1,8 mi
2 Reads Quay
4010 Gisborne
New Zealand

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 7:00
Weekend: 7:00 - 21:30


Ocean Beach Motor Lodge

Address
4,3 mi
7 Oneroa Road - Wainui Beach
4010 Gisborne
New Zealand

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Tudor Park Motel

Address
1,0 mi
386 Ormond Road
4010 Lytton West,Gisborne
New Zealand

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Waikanae Beach Motel

Address
1,3 mi
19 Salisbury Road
4010 Gisborne
New Zealand

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 13:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Accommodation Ahi Kaa

Address
1,2 mi
61 Salisbury Road, Waikanae Beach
4010 Gisborne
New Zealand

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Eastland Motor Lodge

Address
0,6 mi
798 Gladstone Road
4010 Gisborne
New Zealand

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

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Sunrise in Gisborne

Published: January 06, 2013
Length: 52:05 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Vitor Galvão

This video was recorded during my trip in New Zealand and incredibly I was lucky enough to watch the first sunrise of 2013 in the world. Undoubtedly It was one of the most beautiful events...


Fantastic Accommodation in Gisborne NZ - Bella Vista Gisborne

Published: May 04, 2012
Length: 54:34 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: BellaVistaGisborne

Website: http://accommodationgisborne.co.nz/ Welcome to the Bella Vista Motel Gisborne, one of the newest motels in town providing affordable quality accommodation for corporate and leisure...


Gisborne From Above With DJI Phantom 2 (4K)

Published: January 11, 2015
Length: 42:43 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Tailor-Made Film Productions

First couple flights with the DJI Phantom in Gisborne, NZ All video shot in 4k resolution on the GoPro hero 4 DJI Phantom 2 with FPV set up and IOSD mini. watch in 4K for best quality :)


Road Trip: Episode 7

Published: December 11, 2014
Length: 41:46 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Road Trip NZ

A live stingray diving experience off the coast of Gisborne. An interactive part-drama, part-doco series filmed across New Zealand, featuring real-life stories from local communities. http://FB....


Great reviews for our Gisborne Accommodation - Bella Vista Gisborne NZ

Published: May 04, 2012
Length: 26:14 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: BellaVistaGisborne

Website: http://accommodationgisborne.co.nz/ Welcome to the Bella Vista Motel Gisborne, one of the newest motels in town providing affordable quality accommodation for corporate and leisure...


Mobility Access Motels in Gisborne NZ - Bella Vista Gisborne

Published: May 04, 2012
Length: 58:27 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: BellaVistaGisborne

Website: http://accommodationgisborne.co.nz/ Welcome to the Bella Vista Motel Gisborne, one of the newest motels in town providing affordable quality accommo...


Quality Hotel Emerald Gisborne

Published: May 03, 2013
Length: 18:24 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Knight Rider 2000

Stayed at the Quality Hotel Emerald in Gisborne beautiful rooms and lovely service.


Sonnenaufgang Gisborne 20.11.2014

Published: November 21, 2014
Length: 32:37 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Kiwian

Der Sonnenaufgang in Gisborne am 20.11.2014.


Go Pro testing in Gisborne 17 3 14

Published: March 19, 2014
Length: 41:12 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Jolan Kilkelly

Cuply waves out between Chalet and Pines.


Convenient Corporate Motel Accommodation Gisborne NZ - Bella Vista Gisborne

Published: May 04, 2012
Length: 56:29 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: BellaVistaGisborne

Website: http://accommodationgisborne.co.nz/ Welcome to the Bella Vista Motel Gisborne, one of the newest motels in town providing affordable quality accommo...


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Poverty Bay

Poverty Bay is the largest of several small bays on the east coast of New Zealand's North Island to the north of Hawkes Bay. It stretches for 10 kilometres from Young Nick's Head in the southwest to Tuaheni Point in the northeast. The city of Gisborne is located on the northern shore of the bay. The name is often used by extension to refer to the entire area surrounding the city of Gisborne.

Located at -38.7, 177.967 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Gisborne, New Zealand, Bays of New Zealand, Geography of the Gisborne Region

Gisborne Airport

Gisborne Airport is a regional airport on the outskirts of Gisborne on the East Coast of the North Island of New Zealand. Gisborne Airport is one of the few airports in the world that has a railway line, the Palmerston North - Gisborne Line, crossing the main runway.

Located at -38.6633, 177.978 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Gisborne, New Zealand, Airports in New Zealand, Buildings and structures in Gisborne, New Zealand

Titirangi (hill)

Titirangi is a hill in Gisborne city, New Zealand. It is also known as Kaiti Hill, but this refers to the first ridge overlooking Poverty Bay and Gisborne. The hill is an ancestral site of the Ngati Oneone hapū (sub-tribe) in Gisborne. It is at the base of this hill that Captain James Cook came ashore, after first sighting New Zealand in October 1769.

Located at -38.6777, 178.031 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Forts in New Zealand, Geography of the Gisborne Region, Hills of New Zealand

2ZG

2ZG was a radio station in Gisborne originally owned by the Radio New Zealand commercial operation. The station was first started as 2XG in 1948 broadcasting on 1010AM. In the 1960s the call sign and brand name were changed to 2ZG and the station moved to 1060AM. In 1978 after New Zealand changed its AM frequency spacing from 10 kHz to 9 kHz 2ZG moved to 945AM. 2ZG was known as The Coaster during the 1980s and in the 1990s as Gisbornes 2ZG.

Located at -38.6664, 178.026 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Radio stations in New Zealand

Gisborne Girls' High School

Gisborne Girls High School is a girls' secondary school situated in Gisborne, Tairāwhiti, New Zealand. It was founded in 1956 when Gisborne High School was split into two single-sex schools.

Located at -38.6548, 178.009 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Boarding schools in New Zealand, Educational institutions established in 1956, Girls' schools in New Zealand, Gisborne, New Zealand, Schools in Gisborne, New Zealand, Secondary schools in New Zealand

Gisborne Botanical Gardens

Gisborne Botanical Gardens is a public garden in Gisborne, New Zealand, that dates back to 1874. The Gisborne Botanical Gardens nowadays occupy 5.1 hectares between Aberdeen Road and the Taruheru River. There are still many trees remaining from the early period. There is also a Gisborne botanic garden in the town of Gisborne, Australia.

Located at -38.6569, 178.021 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Botanical gardens in New Zealand, Gisborne, New Zealand, 1874 establishments, Protected areas of the Gisborne Region

Gisborne Intermediate

Gisborne Intermediate School is a co-ed intermediate school in Gisborne, New Zealand.

Located at -38.6628, 178.012 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Intermediate schools in New Zealand, Schools in Gisborne, New Zealand

Gisborne Boys' High School

Gisborne Boys' High School is a boys' secondary school situated in Gisborne, New Zealand that was originally founded as a Co-Ed school in 1909 and was known as Gisborne High School. In 1956 the school became Gisborne Boys High School when the original school was split into two single-sex schools. Gisborne Boys High School is very well known for its First Fifteen Rugby Team.

Located at -38.6593, 178.011 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Boarding schools in New Zealand, Educational institutions established in 1956, Boys' schools in New Zealand, Gisborne, New Zealand, Schools in Gisborne, New Zealand, Secondary schools in New Zealand

Gisborne region

The Gisborne region is an area of northeastern New Zealand governed by the Gisborne District Council, a unitary authority. Its largest settlement, the city also named Gisborne, is located at the northern end of Poverty Bay on the east coast. Gisborne is named for an early Colonial Secretary William Gisborne. The council is located in the city of Gisborne.

Located at -38.65, 178 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Gisborne Region, Wine regions of New Zealand

Waipaoa River

For the site of a major battle during the New Zealand Wars, see Waipaoa Stream. Waipaoa River River Country New Zealand Source Raukumara Range Basin 2,150 km (830 sq mi) The Waipaoa River is a river of the northeast of New Zealand's North Island. It rises on the eastern slopes of the Raukumara Range, flowing south for 80 kilometres to reach Poverty Bay and the Pacific Ocean just south of Gisborne. For about half of this distance its valley is followed by State Highway 2.

Located at -38.7133, 177.942 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Rivers of the Gisborne Region

Kaiti, New Zealand

Kaiti is a suburb of the New Zealand city of Gisborne. It is located immediately to the east of the city centre, on the opposing bank of the Waimata River. Kaiti Hill or Titirangi overlooks Poverty Bay with Young Nick's Head (Te Kuri O Paoa) across the Bay. Titirangi also overlooks the city. The Turanganui River is below it, and separates Kaiti from the Gisborne Central Business District. Nearby Kaiti Beach is one of New Zealand's most historic spots, being the landing site of the Horouta waka.

Located at -38.672, 178.035 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Suburbs of Gisborne, New Zealand

Awapuni, Gisborne

Awapuni is a suburb of the New Zealand city of Gisborne, and is located in the southwest of the city. It is named after the Awapuni lagoon, where the Waipaoa River runs into the ocean.

Located at -38.6676, 178 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Geography of the Gisborne Region

Mangapapa

Mangapapa is a suburb of the New Zealand city of Gisborne. It is located in the north of the city. Whataupoko lies to the southeast and Te Hapara to the south, separated from Mangapapa by the Turanganui River. Gisborne Hospital is located in Mangapapa, as was the former Cook Hospital. In 2006, the New Zealand Census calculated the total population of the Mangapapa suburb to be 4,263.

Located at -38.6458, 178.014 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Suburbs of Gisborne, New Zealand

Patutahi

Patutahi is a small settlement 15 kilometres from Gisborne, in the northeast of New Zealand's North Island. It is located in the valley of the Waipaoa River.

Located at -38.6167, 177.9 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in New Zealand, Geography of the Gisborne Region

Ormond, New Zealand

Ormond is a small settlement inland from Gisborne, in the northeast of New Zealand's North Island. It is located on State Highway 2 in the valley of the Waipaoa River, halfway between Gisborne and the township of Te Karaka.

Located at -38.5667, 177.917 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in New Zealand, Geography of the Gisborne Region

Makaraka, New Zealand

Makaraka is an outer suburb of Gisborne, in New Zealand's North Island. It is located to the west of the city, and is the home of Gisborne's horse-racing circuit, Makaraka Racecourse.

Located at -38.65, 177.967 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Suburbs of Gisborne, New Zealand

Manutuke

Manutuke is a settlement in the Gisborne Region of New Zealand's North Island. It is located to the west of the city of Gisborne on State Highway 2, close to the mouth of the Waipaoa River.

Located at -38.6833, 177.917 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in New Zealand, Geography of the Gisborne Region

Wainui Beach

Wainui Beach is a small settlement on the coast of New Zealand's North Island, located just to the north of Tuaheni Point, some 8 km to the east of Gisborne, to which it is linked by State Highway 35. As of the 2006 census, Wainui Beach had a usually resident population of 1,515. The beach is one of the NZ Automobile Association's 101 Must-do places for Kiwis. It is noted for its consistent surf breaks.

Located at -38.6889, 178.072 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in New Zealand, Geography of the Gisborne Region

Campion College, Gisborne

Campion College, Gisborne is an integrated, co-educational college located in Gisborne, New Zealand including students from Year 7 to Year 13. The college received its name from its patron saint, St Edmund Campion whose feast day is 1 December. Students have the opportunity to study Religious Education as part of NCEA levels 1-3.

Located at -38.6485, 177.988 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Educational institutions established in 1976, Marist Brothers schools, Schools in Gisborne, New Zealand, Roman Catholic secondary schools in New Zealand

James Cook Observatory

The James Cook Observatory, or just Cook Observatory is the most eastern astronomical observatory in the world. It is located on Titirangi (Kaiti Hill), Gisborne, North Island, New Zealand. It is named after Captain James Cook.

Located at -38.6792, 178.031 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Astronomical observatories in New Zealand, Buildings and structures in the Gisborne Region

Maraetaha River

The Maraetaha River is a river of the Gisborne Region, New Zealand.

Located at -38.7833, 177.917 (Lat. / Lng.), about 10 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Rivers of the Gisborne Region

Taruheru River

The Taruheru River is a river of the Gisborne Region of New Zealand's North Island. It flows predominantly southeast from sources close to the settlement of Ormond before flowing through the city of Gisborne. Here it meets the waters of the Waimata River, and the combined waters flow to the northern end of Poverty Bay as the Turanganui River.

Located at -38.65, 178.017 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Rivers of the Gisborne Region

Te Arai River

The Te Arai River is a river of the Gisborne Region of New Zealand's North Island. It flows generally north from its origins in rough hill country 20 kilometres north of Nuhaka before veering northeast past the township of Manutuke to reach the Waipaoa River five kilometres from the latter's outflow into Poverty Bay.

Located at -38.6833, 177.933 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Rivers of the Gisborne Region

Lytton High School

Lytton High School is the only co-educational state Secondary School in Gisborne, New Zealand. The school was opened in February 1961 with 159 students. In January 2011 the school celebrated its 50th jubilee with an estimated roll of 810 students. Wiremu Elliott was appointed as Principal in July 2012. As well as its website, Lytton has its own Facebook pages: Official Notices, Sports, and Digital Technologies.

Located at -38.6433, 177.999 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Schools in Gisborne, New Zealand, Secondary schools in New Zealand, Educational institutions established in 1961

Harry Barker Reserve

Harry Barker Reserve is a cricket ground in Te Hapara, Gisborne, New Zealand which is named after the former mayor of Gisborne. The first recorded match held on the ground came in 1948 when Poverty Bay played Hawkes Bay in the 1948/49 Hawke Cup. The local council purchased the ground in 1962, prior to which it formed part of a nine-hole golf course. The ground held its first first-class match Northern Districts played Otago in the 1974/75 Plunket Shield.

Located at -38.6498, 177.996 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Cricket grounds in New Zealand, Sport in the Gisborne Region, Buildings and structures in the Gisborne Region

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