Tairāwhiti Gisborne
Bask in the warmth of Tairāwhiti Gisborne
GO ON, PUT YOUR FEET UP. THIS IS A LAND OF SUN, SURF, GOOD WINE, FINE
IF YOU’RE IN GIZZY OVER LABOUR WEEKEND, DON’T MISS THE ANNUAL WINE & FOOD FESTIVAL. WISE TYPES BUY THEIR TICKETS IN ADVANCE!
FOOD AND ZERO FUSS. COME AND ENJOY GISBORNE’S NO WORRIES LIFESTYLE.
Villa Maria, Gisborne © nzwine.com • BELOW: Tama Waipara © Strike Photography
LOCAL BUZZ Tama Waipara – CEO and Artistic Director, Te Tairāwhiti Arts Festival, Eastland.
Tama Waipara’s three favourite hidden gems in Te Tairāwhiti Te Tairāwhiti is rich in hidden surprises, all the way from Pōtaka to Mōhaka.
1. Churches From the intricate and exquisitely carved Toko Toru Tapu (Holy Trinity) in Manutuke, to the remote and beautifully intimate Karaiti Church in Raukokore. These
HICKS BAY 2nd lieutenant on the Endeavour • 180km N of Gisborne
spaces have long histories and special relationships with the communities they exist within. Each one, too, has its own special nature. The day I visited Karaiti Church in Raukokore there were penguins nesting underneath. These are iconic places which are cared for and looked after by real people. 2. Waihīrere Domain Nestled at the base of Ahitītī (named specifically for the song of the kōmako – bellbird) is an idyllic domain, Waihīrere – one of
our region’s destination reserves. Waihīrere is a renowned Māori community; home to Te Aitangaā-Mahaki and Parihimanihi Marae. 3. Mōrere Hot Springs Crossing the Te Arai River from Manutuke, beyond Muriwai and heading into the Wharerata Forest is the quaint and charming Mōrere Hot Springs. A short walk up a path lined with native trees is a good hot soak surrounded by lush green.
HICKS BAY IT’S A GOOD IDEA TO ARRIVE IN HICKS BAY THE NIGHT BEFORE IN ORDER TO CATCH A GLORIOUS SUNRISE THE FOLLOWING DAY. Originally named after Zachary Hickes, second-in-command to James Cook’s Endeavour and the alleged pioneer of this charmed coastal spot, it has since officially changed names to Wharekahika/Hicks Bay.
• Travellers units through to angler’s accommodation • Walking track to fishing grounds • Free unlimited WiFi
• Vodafone coverage • Seafaring kayak hire • Licensed restaurant & bar • Tariff: From $120-$200
If you want to be the first on Earth to see a brand new day, head to Te Araroa, a small settlement just 10km from Hicks Bay. Here, the East Cape Lighthouse which is a little further down the coast basks in the first light of morning.
365 Lottin Point Road, Hicks Bay, Gisborne • P: +64 6 864 4455 E: bookings@lottinpoint.co.nz • www.lottinpoint.co.nz
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