Wairoa Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

About Wairoa

The town lies on both sides of the big Wairoa River, with the main part on the south bank. The bridge crossing the river is the third to be here and replaces one that was swept away by Cyclone Bola in 1988.

Top Attractions in Wairoa

Explore the best things to see and do in Wairoa:

• ★Gaiety Theatre
• ★Old Portland Island Lighthouse
• ★Riverside walkway and cycleway
• ★Sir James Carroll walkway
• ★Tramp Waikaremoana
• ★Wairoa Museum

Where to Eat in Wairoa

Must-try local food and restaurants:

• 🍴EastEnd Cafe and Bar
• 🍴Gemmells – Café, Bar and Restaurant
• 🍴Osler's Bakery and Cafe

Where to Stay in Wairoa

• 🏨Riverside Motor Camp
• 🏨The River Houses
• 🏨Vista Motor Lodge
• 🏨Wairoa Motel

Wairoa Travel Guide Sections

Our comprehensive guide covers 11 sections including: