Tairā hiti
Gisborne
Discover Tairā hiti
Tairāwhiti- the coast on which the sun shines across the water Nau mai, haere mai Welcome to Tairāwhiti
Early in 2023 Tairāwhiti suffered cyclones, floods and adverse weather events which damaged large parts of our region The people of the region showed remarkable community spirit and determination as the region slowly recovered There was tremendous support shown from people and businesses throughout Aotearoa and now isthe time to invite you to discover, or rediscover, Tairāwhiti Do visit and share some of our natural gems, world class recreational facilities, walkways and cycleways Come and experience the rich history, culture and art ofour region And comeand supportus by enjoyingour exceptionallocalhospitality, finewines, craftales, local produce anddelicious cuisine
have places of interest along the way to explore and experience
The iconic SH35 takes you around the prisitine untouched natural beauty of the East Cape SH2 from Ōpōtiki weaves through the picturesque Waioeka Gorge If you are driving from the south, SH2 brings you through the township of Wairoa and over the Wharerata Ranges. Take your time drive with care and to the conditions stick to speed restrictions and stop/go areas with patience and respect Before setting outcheckwww.journeys.nzta.govt.nz/forupdated road information and plan your journey accordingly as there could beoccasional delays
Bookthe shortflightfrom either Aucklandor Wellingtonto Tūranganui-a-Kiwa/Gisborne, alongwithaccommodationatone ofthelocalmotels, campsites, holidayparks or private bedand breakfastoptions Planyour itineraryor simply soakupthelaidbackvibeonthe East Coastandallowyourselfto relaxandunwind whilechoosingwhat sights totake in Ifyouprefer to take the time tomake the ultimate Kiwi roadie then there are three entry points into our stunning region,aall of which
So, packyour jandals, togs, towel, sunscreen, hatandgoodvibes to comeandvisitour place Youwillbewelcomedbyoneofthe first places intheworldto seethe sun rise, andbythepeoplewhowill envelopeyouwithmanaakitanga(arohaand compassion)as you embrace the rich taongaandhistoryofour region
Wewelcome manuhiri/guests to take thewero(challenge)as set bytheTiaki-Carefor NewZealandcollective TheTiaki Promise- to committtoactas guardian, protectingandpreservingour home, to carefor thepeople, placeandcultureofour place, for nowand future generations
How to get to Tairāwhiti
By road
• From Auckland: 494km
From Hamilton: 376km
• From Wellington: 534km
By air
Air New Zealand operates daily non-stop flights to Gisborne from Auckland and Wellington- with connectionsacross theNewZealanddomesticnetwork The flighttimefrom Auckland is onehour and fiveminutes andfromWellington onehour and15minutes
Sunair AviationLtdalsooffer flights toandfromNapier andGisborneonweekdays The flight is approximately ¾ofanhour
For muchmoreinformationand suggesteditineraries goto www tairawhitigisborne co nz
Photographs courtesyofTairāwhiti Gisborne Image Libraryand Hawke’s Bay Tourism.CCover photograph Wainui Beach,GGisborne
Theperfectlongweekend
Withalongweekendonthehorizonwhynottakeadvantage oftheextrafewdaysandexploreTairāwhitiGisborne.The weather’swarminguptoomakingittheperfectexcuseto indulgeinashortbreak.
Beachwalks
Ourstunningbeachesarehardtomiss-sostartthedaywitha coffeeandamorningstrollalongthebeach(makeitanearlyone andtreatyourselftothefirstlightoftheday).Stretching1kmfrom Gisborne’sWaikanaeBeachtoMidwayBeachistheOneroaCycle andWalkwaywhichistheperfectplaceforalongwalkorcycle alongthecoast.
Getoutandaboutonthewater
NomatterwhereyouareinTairāwhitiGisborne-you’reneverfar fromthewater.We’reacoastalcrewwholovespendingtimeonand inthewaterandwegetakickoutofseeingmanuhiriexploringour riversandbeachesfindingoutforthemselveswhatmakesthisplace sospecial.
Surfing
Whetheryou’reabeginner,intermediateorprosurfer,you’llfind plentyofoptionstocatchoneofourworld-famouswaves.For beginners,WaikanaeandthenorthernendofMakaroriprovidethe perfectplacetotestthewaters-andwhynotgrabalessonwithapro?
Fishing&Charters
Ifyou’reakeenfisherman,there’splentyofspotstocastalineout intotheoceaninTairāwhitiGisborneorifyou’redrivingdown Highway35,stopoffatWaioekaRiverforsomeflyfishing.Keento headouttodeeperwater?Jumponboardwithoneofthelocalfishing chartersandthey’lltakeyoutosomeofthebestspotsintheregion. Enjoyfishandchipsonthebeach
Itwouldn’tbeabeachholidaywithoutacasualfishandchipdinner onthebeach!Thehardestdecisionyou’llhavetomakeiswhich beachyouwanttovisit!
GisborneFarmersMarket
HeldeverySaturdaymorningfrom9.30am–12.30pm,thepopular GisborneFarmersMarketisoncomerainorshine.Ifyou’relucky enoughtovisitoveraweekend,thenmakesuretoheaddowntothe cornerofStoutandFitzherbertstreetsandexperienceafeastforthe sensesandthesoul!
ExploretheEastCoast
Afteryourmorningsurf,whynotjumpinthecarandheadupthe Coast?There’ssomuchtoseeandthedriveitselfisbeautiful!Tolaga Bayiswellworthavisitwithitshistoricwharf-thelongestinNew Zealand.
SunshineBrewery
DidyouknowGisborneishometotheoldestindependentbrewery inNewZealand?Since1989SunshineBreweryhasbeencrafting thirstquenchingbeersforlocalsandvisitorsalike.Theirtaproom
at Eastwoodhill!
Enjoytheuniqueexperienceofstayingovernightat yourNationalArboretum.Wanderthroughthepeaceful trailsafterhoursandtakeinthestarsatnight. OfferingStudio,twinandbunkroomswith fullyequippedkitchenandfacilities Greatforcouples,familiesandgroups.
islocatedbetweenthebeachanddowntownGisborneandisthe perfectplacetostopforabrewandtastysnacks!
Exploreourtracksandtrails
There’ssomanyfabulouswalkingtracksandtrailsintheGisborne region–thinkdazzlingcoastaltrails,secrettucked-awaycoves, refreshinggreenbushwalks,andevenspotswithanamazing historytobetold.Thebestpart?There’ssomethingtosuitevery fitnesslevel!
GIsborneFarmersMarket
Discoverhighway35
Meltingicecreams,meatpies,jandalsandshorts-there arejustsomethingsthatarequintessentiallyKiwi,like thegreatsummerroadie!
Wethinkthere’snobetterwaytoexperienceatruesummer roadtripthanbyloadingupthecar,caravanorcampervanand exploringthefamousStateHighway35.
Whetheryou’restartinginŌpōtikiinthenorth,orGisbornein thesouth,drivingalongthisiconicwindingcoastalroadisa summermust-do.Takeitslowandenjoythesceneryandallthe specialplacestostopalongtheway.
WhentravellingfromthenorthviaSH2,windyourwayalong thepicturesquePacificCoastHighwaytoWaiotahiBeachwhere twopouwhenuastandsidebysideonthecoastroadtowards Ōpōtiki.TheyrepresentTeAraKiTeRawhitiorThePathwayto theSunshine,signallingthestartofyourjourneytowardsone ofthefirstplacesintheworldtoseethesun.Continueseven kilometresalongthePacificCoastHighway,beneathacanopy ofPohutukawatrees,followingtheroadintothewelcoming townshipofŌpōtiki.
Ōpōtikiisthefirststeponthepathwaytosunshine,andthe perfectplacetostop,relax,exploreandrefuelbeforeheadingto thegatewayofthelegendaryandendlesslyscenicSH35.Astop attheŌpōtikii-siteforakōreroandapersonalisedmapofplaces andtipsofwhattoexperiencealongSH35isrecommended-how elsewouldyouknowyoucangetbigasicecreamsatTirohanga BeachorthatLottinPointisanawesomefishingspot?
The334kmjourneyfromŌpōtikitoGisborneincorporates coastalhillsandsweepingvistasofsandybaysandoffersa uniqueglimpseoflifeontheEastCoast.It’sajourneyyoumay wanttotakeovertwoorthreedaysastherearearangeofunique accommodationoptions.
Fishing,surfing,sightseeingorsimplyexploring-thereisplenty toseeanddoalongtheway.Takeawalktothewaterfallin Wharekahika/HicksBayandvisitthecarvedStMary’sChurchat Tikitiki.
WhileRuatōriaisthegatewaytothesacredMaungaHikurangi, Tokomaru,AnauraandTolagaBayallprovidemagnificent beachesforswimming,surfingandfishing.
MeanderinginlandfromTologaBay,SH35takesyouthrough someruralheartlandbeforemeetingupwiththecoastagain nearPouawa,TurihauaandTatapouribeaches.Thereare campingandglampingoptionsatTatapouriBayandit’salso hometotheuniqueandinteractivemarineexperiencewith stingrayatDiveTatapouri.
Gotothewebsitewww.tairawhitigisborne.co.nzformore informationonarangeofaccommodationoptions.
Justoverthehillisthesurfcapital-MakororiBeach-asweeping vistaofocean,rockpoolsandsand.WainuiBeachisthelast coastalbeachbeforecomingintoGisborne.Awalkatthe southernendofthebeachatlowtidewilltakeyoutothehistoric TuahiniPointlighthouse,whichisaworthwhileexperienceand thereareoftensealssunningthemselvesontherocks. SH35isnotjustajourney,it’sanexperienceandoneofthe classicKiwiroadies.SeeyouwhenyougettoGizzy!
Familyfuninthesun
OneofGisborne’sbestbeachesisjustfiveminutes-walkfrom thetowncentre. WaikanaeBeach isaperfectspotfora relaxinggetaway,whetheryou’relookingtounwindonthe beach,explorelocalattractions,orenjoysomefamilyfun.
It’sconvenientlylocatedjustashortwalkfromGisborne’scity centre,makingiteasilyaccessibleforbothlocalsandvisitors. Thebeachisgreatforswimmingandlearningtosurfduetoits usuallysmallerwaves.It’salsopatrolledduringthesummermonths, ensuringsafetyforall.
TheWaikanaeBeachTOP10HolidayParkisanotablefeature, offeringarangeofaccommodationfromcampingsitestoluxury apartments.
ClosebyisMidwayBeachwhichisanothergreatbeachoptionfor familieswithsafeswimmingareasandbeautifulviews.
•MiniGolf isafunandinexpensivewayforthefamilytospend qualitytimeorforfamilyandfriendstospendqualitytime
together.CentrallylocatedattheGisborneisiteandopenduring theirhours,thisistheperfectplaceforafunexperence.
•RereRockslide isdefinitelyamust-visitifyou’reintheGisborne areaandlookingforsomeoutdoorfun.It’sagreatplacefor familiestoenjoyadayoutinnature.
TheRockslideisa60-metre-longnaturalrockformationthathas beensmoothedoverbywaterflowingoveritforcenturies.This createsanaturalwaterslidethatendsinadeeppoolatthebottom. Visitorsoftenuseboogieboards,inflatablemattresses,oreven bodyboardstoslidedowntherock.Wearawetsuitorthickclothing forprotection.
JustashortdistanceawayareRereFalls,apicturesquewaterfall that’sperfectforapicnicoramorerelaxedswim. Combineasolid4kmwalkwithaninterestinghistorylessonon the TupapaHeritageTrail.Youandthefamilywilllearnabout theuniquehistoryandcultureofTūranganui-a-KiwaGisborne,the
peoplewhofirstinhabitedtheregion,andseesomebreathtaking landmarksliketheTeMarosculpture.
Enjoyaself-guidedwalkthankstoabrilliantapp,it’sanewwayto exploreauniquepartofTairāwhiti’sstory.
•RidetheGisborneCityvintagerailway. Enjoyarideonthe vintagesteamtrainthattakesyouthroughthecity,overthe WaipaoaRiverbridge,andevenacrossanairportrunway! Checkthewebsitefortimeswww.gcbr.org.nz
•MotuTrails.Youcanchoosetodoonesectionforasingle-day adventure,ordependingonhowgameyouare,youcandoall three.PakihiTrackisafavourite,withaswingbridgetoride acrossPakihiStreamand24otherbridgestonavigatetoo.It’s agoodchallengefortheteenagersinyourlife.Or,sticktothe friendlyDunesTrailfor10kmofstellarsceneryand cyclingfamilyfun.
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TWinding
Beginner
Waikanae/Roberts Road
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Midway
Untouched,
MakororiBeach
Toursandexperiences
DiveTatapouri
Meetandfeedstingraysonaguided reefecologytour.It’saneducational andexcitingwaytolearnaboutmarine life.TatapouriBaylikeyou’veneverseen before–aninteractivewildstingray encounterwithDiveTatapouriistruly somethingoutofthisworld.
TheReefEcologytourallowsyouthe opportunitytowalkoutatlowtideunder guidanceofourguidestoobserveand interactwiththeStingrays,EagleRays andothermarinedwellersofTatapouri. Bookingsessential,toursrunonlowtide onlydaily.
GisborneRailBikes
Experienceanamazingcycling adventureontheveryscenic90 kilometresofcoastalrailwaybetween GisborneandWairoa.Thisisatotally uniquetandemcyclethatallowsyouto pedalside-by-sidealongtheactualrails! Nobalancingorsteeringrequired,just relaxandtakeinourspectaculareast coastscenery.
Availableyear-round,comeand experiencethemagicandfreedomof thegreatGisborneRailbikeAdventure–discoverhiddengemsandneverbefore seenlandscapesalonghistoricrailway linesinTairāwhiti.
www.railbikes.nz
EastwoodhillArboretum
ExplorethelargestcollectionofNorthernHemispheretrees intheSouthernHemisphere.Eastwoodhill,theNational ArboretumofNewZealand,hasover131haofincredibleexotic andnativetreesandshrubs,beautifulinanyseason,25kmof walkingandhikingtrailsforallfitnesslevels,andachildren’s playgroundandaccommodation.Exploringthearboretumon footistheverybestwaytoenjoyallthatisonoffer.Thewalks caterforalllevelsoffitnessandability,fromflattreelinedpaths toasteepclimbwhichrewardsvisitorswithgloriousviewsofthe arboretumandthesurroundingcountryside.Lookforoneof40 birdlifewithinthe25,000plantspecimens,enjoyapicnicorstay intheaccommodationsuites.
We invite you to discover
Our unique corner of Aotearoa - New Zealand Tairāwhiti means “the coast upon which the sun shines across the water”
Which is apt since, in summer months, we are the first in the world to see the sun each morning
Lake Waikaremoana
The Sea of Rippling Waters is set perfectly in 225 000 hectares of the largest untouched native forest reserve in the North Island and is one of NZ’s Great Walks
Wairoa Township
Not just a pie stop! Free wifi in the CBD, Wairoa’s a quaint riverside town oozing character and Edwardian architecture
Check out the riverside walk and local cafes
Mahia Peninsula
Surfers, fisho’s, beach walkers, boaties, holidaymakers rejoice! the Mahia Peninsula has something for everyone
Rocket Lab
Although there is no visitor access, on the tip of Mahia Peninsula is Rocket Lab’s launch facility, sending rockets into space!
Mōrere
Natural hot springs and pools, cabins and beautiful walks through native forest, you have to see it to believe it, Mōrere is a must-stop, Expected reopening date –Feb 2024.
Gisborne Railbike Adventures
Experience an amazing new cycling adventure on the very scenic 90 kms of coastal railway between Gisborne and Wairoa. A totally unique tandem cycle that allows you to pedal side-by-side along the actual rails!
Rere Rock Slide
Natural forces have conspired to create an epic and truly unique experience offering 60 metres of pure adrenaline, perfect for thrill seekers.
Eastwoodhill Arboretum
This unique forest and garden contains NZ’s largest collection of Northern Hemisphere trees and shrubs set among 100 hectares of hills, valleys and ponds with a network of easy walking tracks.
Gisborne Wine Region
Gisborne’s warm dry climate is moderated by the nearby ocean, with cooling afternoon sea breezes, typical of the world’s great wine growing regions.
Gisborne City
City highlights include the WA165 Steam Locomotive, MV Takitimu, Tairāwhiti Museum, Cycling Tours, the Dome Cinema Smash Palace Sunshine Brewery and Gisborne Wine Centre
Surfing Gisborne
Release your inner Mick Fanning or Stephanie Gilmore Tairāwhiti Gisborne has some of the best and most consistent surf in NZ. There are many different types of waves for new and expert surfers. Have fun and respect the locals!
Dive Tatapouri
One of the most popular and unique things to do in NZ is the interactive Reef Ecology Tour, famous for its wild stingray Uawa - Tolaga Bay
The largest of all the villages on your East Cape traverse and home to the worldfamous Tolaga Bay Wharf which reaches out into the blue Pacific for 660 metres.
It’s a travellers rite of passage to walk the length of this historic pier
Tokomaru Bay
A beautiful beachside settlement.
Check out the freezing work ruins at the southern end of the bay Te Puka Tavern has accommodation & dining options along with million dollars views, and finally any visit to Tokomaru Bay would not be complete without a visit to café 35 to try one of their famous Paua Pies.
Te Puia Springs
Has constant thermal activity and was once a well-known spa.
Ruatoria
The main rural settlement, the starting point to Maunga Hikurangi and home to the End of the World Backpackers.
Tikitiki
St Mary’s Church has a Māori architectural design; wonderful carvings and tukutuku (woven panels) inside It’s considered one of the finest Māori churches in NZ.
Te Araroa
Here you’ll find the largest pohutukawa tree in the world, “Te Waha o Rerekohu”, reputed to be 600 years old. For quintessential kiwi camping - check out East Cape Camp Ground, 14km down the East Cape Road, the perfect spot to wake up to one of our epic sunrises. For a great breakfast and lunch spot, check out the East Cape Manuka Café
Wharekahika - Hicks Bay
At the northern end of Hick’s Bay, beneath the headland of Matakaoa Point, the crumbling ruins of the old freezing works can be seen near an old wharf which is popular for fishing Pull into Onepoto Bay and enjoy a short beach walk
Lottin Point
Famous for its fishing, you do not want to miss Lottin Point. Every fisherman or woman’s dream, this is unsullied tranquillity at its finest.
Waihau Bay
Quaint seaside village, Waihau Bay and the surrounding area is where the movie “Boy” was filmed.
Maraehako Bay
A near-perfect camping ground right beside the sea. Pohutukawa-shaded beach and sheltered cove offer safe swimming and boat launching.
Tōrere
Famous for its macadamias and a large ocean bay with deep water close to shore Ideal for fishing View the magnificent carved Māori gateway at the entrance to Torere School on top of the hill
Ōpōtiki
The northern gateway to the East Cape and the start / finish of scenic SH35.
Mōtū Trails
One of twenty three Great Rides that make up the NZ Cycle Trail. Mōtū Trails offers everything from easy family riding to true back country escape
Hackfalls Arboretum is set between two natural lakes with picturesque views 3500 different species/largest collection of oaks in the southern hemisphere
www.tairawhitigisborne.co.nz
Sunrise,sunsetandstarryskies
Ifyou’renotalreadyamorningperson,theLandoftheFirst Lightmayverywellchangeyourperspective.Asthefirstplace intheworldtoseethesunriseeveryday,wedefinitelyhave afewstunningspotstoseethesunrise.Here’sourfivefavourite placestowelcomeabrand-newday.
Steepedinculturalsplendour,storiesandlegends,discoverthe magicandnaturalbeautyofHikurangiforyourselfwithalocal NgātiPorouguideonasunriseordaytimefourwheeldrivetour. Withitsalluringgoldensands,astunningbackdropofnativebush andcoastalforest,andpanoramicviewsofMotuoriIsland.
AnauraBayisanotherstunningspottocatchthesunrise,with alluringgoldensands,andpanoramicviewsofMotuoriIsland. Thereisalsoarangeofaccommodationtochoosefrom.
AlsoknownasTitirangi,KaitiHillisapopularlookoutpointeasily accessiblebycar.YoucanalsowalkorbikeyourwayuptheHillfor themostrewarding,expansiveviewsofPovertyBay,theharbour andthecity.ThehillisalsoanancestralsiteoftheNgatiOneone tribewiththeTePoho-o-Rawirimaraeatitsbase.
Just6kmnorthofGisbornecityisWainuiBeach-abeautifulwhite sandybeachthatisconnectedbytheGisborne–WainuiBeach CycleTrailforthosesunriseseekerswhowouldratherjourneyby pedalpowerthanbycar.There’salsoastunningcoastalwalking trackalongtheWainui-MakororiHeadlandwhereyoucantakein alltheviews.
Titirangi/KaitiHilloranywherealongthecitybeachesorwalkways provideampleopportunitiestoseethesunsinkslowlyinthe
westernsky.
Diningorsippingonthebeverageofyourchoiceatoneof severalinnerharbourrestaurantsalsolendsitselftowatchinga spectacularsunsetasthegoldenlightreflectsonthewaterand mooredboats.
Asthedayslipsintonight,Gisborne’snightskyalsoputson amagicaldisplay.Stargazingfromoneofthebeacheswhile listeningtothelappingwavesprovidesarestful,almostmeditative experiencetounwindattheendoftheday.
Ifyouwouldliketotakeyourjourneyintostargazingastepfurther anddiscovermoreaboutthefascinatingtopic,thenGisborneAstro Toursofferauniqueandmemorableexperience.
BushmereEstate 166MainRoad,Makaraka, Gisborne 06 8689317 LunchWed-Sunfrom11am
BeautifulSeasonalMenu,includingplattersandsharingplates. JoinourDinnerClubforthatspecialdiningexperience. PicnicinVineyard.PrivatebespokelonglunchesintheGazebo. S.A.M’scottage-uniqueaccommodationnestledintheVineyard. Anyevent-weddings,birthdays,corporate–comeandtalkwithus Informativewinetastingsandflights,tastingthebestofBushmereWines.
Highcountryandecoretreats,boutiquehotels,farmstays andamixofholidayandmotorparks,thereareplenty ofoptionsforyoutoresteasyinTairāwhiti. Youcantakeyourpickfromasuiteofaccommodation optionsthatcatertoeverybudgetandstyle.Withfriendly hostsandaward-winningservice,you’llfeelrightathome hereinTairāwhiti.Youcanbrowsealltheoptionsonlineat tairawhitigisborne.co.nz.Youcanalsochattothefriendlystaff atthei-SITEwhowillknowwherebedsareavailable.
FromB&Bstofarmstays
options,fromsomethingalittlefancy(we’retalkingbeachfront glampinginTatapouriBay)tosecludedcampsitesthattakelife rightbacktobasics-whateveryouwant,you’llfindithere! Locatedjusta5-minutewalkfromthecitycentre,Waikanae BeachTOP10HolidayParkistheperfectplacetoparkupand enjoyarelaxedcampingholidaywithalltheluxuriesoftown nearby.
BeyondGisborneitselfthereareplentyofoptionsforthose travellingonSH35includingTolagaBayHolidayPark,Anaura BayMotorCamp,TokomaruBayHolidayPark,EastCape Campground,TeAraroaHolidayPark,WaihauBayHoliday Park,MaraehakoCampground
Freedomcamping
YourGuidetoCampinginTairāwhitiGisborne Planninganepicsummerholidayandlookingforanequally epicholidayparkorcampgroundtobaseyourself?Tairāwhiti Gisborneishometoahugearrayofcampingaccommodation
TatapouriBayOceansideAccommodationisastunning beachfrontaccommodationoptionthatissuitableforfamilies, couples,andfriendswhoarelookingforanunforgettable campingholidayinTairāwhitiGisborne.Choosefromsome amazingaccommodationoptionsincludingbeachfront glamping,ZenCabins,tinyhomes,self-containedpods,and loadsmore-youreallyarespoiledforchoice!
Ifyou’retravellinginacertifiedself-containedvehiclethere areseveralbeachfrontfreedomcampingspots,includingKaiti Beachcarpark,MakororiBeachcarpark,andMidwaycarpark. Inland,you’llfindtheBrightStreetcarpark.Pleasenotemostof thesesiteshaveamaximum3nightsstay.Responsiblecampers arewelcome,pleaseensureyou’refamiliarwiththeFreedom CampingBylaw2021andrememberto“leaveonlyfootprints”. PermitsarerequiredfromCouncilwww.gdc.govt.nz
Summer camping.
WaihauBayLodge.
WineandDine
Tairāwhitioftenreferredtoasthe“ChardonnayCapitalof NewZealand,”offersauniqueblendofculinarydelightsand world-classwinesthatmakeitamust-visitdestinationfor foodandwineenthusiasts.
Gisborne’svineyardsarerenownedfortheirexceptionalquality andvariety.WrightsVineyard&Wineryisextremelypopular andhasjustreachedthefinalsattheQualmarkTourismAwards. There’safamilyfriendlycellardoorand“Buildyourownpicnic’ experiencewhereguestsselectfromarangeofgourmetfood options.
AnotherpopularvineyardisBushmereEstate,whichoffersa picturesquesettingandarangeofexquisitewines.Theestatealso featuresarestaurant,TheVines,whereguestscansavourdelicious mealsmadefromfresh,localproducewhiletakinginthebeautiful vineyardviews.
MatawheroWineshasarichhistorydatingbacktothe1960s. Knownforitsinnovativeapproachtowinemaking,Matawhero offersavarietyofwines,includingPinotGris,Merlot,and SauvignonBlanc.Visitorscanenjoywinetastingsunderthetrees, accompaniedbygenerousplattersoflocalcheesesandcharcuterie. Forthoselookingtoexploremore,theGisborneWineCentreis agreatstartingpoint.Itservesasahubforwinelovers,offering tastingsfromvariouslocalvineyardsandprovidinginsights intotheregion’swinemakingheritage.Thecentreisanexcellent placetodiscovernewfavouritesandlearnabouttheunique characteristicsofGisbornewines.
Gisborne’sdiningsceneisequallyimpressive,withafocusonfresh, locallysourcedingredients.Theregion’scoastallocationensures aplentifulsupplyofseafood,whichfeaturesprominentlyonmany menus.TheWorks,apopularrestaurantintheheartofGisborne,is
knownforitscontemporaryNewZealandcuisine. CrawfordRoadKitchen,locatedattheGisborneWineCentre,is agreatspottoenjoyalateafternoondrinkfollowedbyarangeof delicioussharingplatters.
Tahu,withstunningbeachfrontviewswilltakeyouonaculinary journey.
TherearemultiplerestaurantsinGisbornecityservingdishesfrom aroundtheworldincludingIndian,Italian,Turkish,Chineseand Thai.Therearesomelocallyownedpizzaplaces,suchasNeptunes andNeighbourhoodPizza.
AtriptotheGisborneFarmersMarketonaSaturdaymorningisa mustwithfreshfruitandvegetables,juices,bread,honey,nutsand muchmoretotemptthetastebuds.
TheWorksatGisborne’sInnerHarbour.
Artand culture
Tairāwhitiisawelcomingplacefornewbeginningsand newdiscoveries–thelandingplaceofgreatPacific navigatorsandtheoriginsofAotearoaNewZealand’s definingdualheritage.
TairāwhitiMuseum,locatedinGisborne,isaprominentcultural institutiondedicatedtopreservingandshowcasingtherich heritageoftheTairāwhitiregion.Themuseumoffersadiverse rangeofexhibitions,focusingonbothMāoriandcolonial history,aswellascontemporaryartandphotography.
Oneofthemuseum’shighlightsisitsextensivecollectionof Māoriartifacts,whichprovidesinsightintothetraditional practices,art,anddailylifeoftheindigenouspeopleofthe EastCoast.Themuseumalsofeaturesrotatingexhibitsthat highlightlocalartistsandhistoricalevents,ensuringthereis alwayssomethingnewtoexplore.
Visitorscanalsoenjoythemuseum’sbeautifulsurroundings, includingthenearbyKelvinParkandthehistoricWyllie Cottage,theoldestEuropean-stylehouseinGisborne.
TheEastCoastMuseumofTechnology(ECMoT)inGisborne, NewZealand,isavolunteer-run,not-for-profitorganization dedicatedtopreservingthetechnologicalandhistorical heritageoftheTairāwhitiregion.Themuseumboastsavast collectionofartifacts,includingvintagemachinery,military memorabilia,andlocalrailhistoryexhibits.Visitorscan exploretheKiaOraDairyFactoryandothernostalgicdisplays thatbringthepasttolife.ECMoTisauniquedestination forhistoryenthusiastsandfamiliesalike,offeringaglimpse intothetechnologicaladvancementsandeverydaylifeofthe region’spast.
TheTeTairāwhitiArtsFestival2024issettobeavibrant celebrationofcreativityandcultureintheheartofNew Zealand’sEastCoast.Scheduledtotakeplacefrom4-13 October,thisannualfestivalshowcasestherichartistic heritageoftheTairāwhitiregion,featuringadiversearrayof
performances,exhibitions,andworkshops. Thisyear’sfestivalpromisestobeparticularlyspecial,with alineupthatincludestraditionalMāoriarts,contemporary dance,music,andvisualarts.Attendeescanlookforwardto experiencingtheuniqueblendofindigenousandmodernart formsthatreflecttheregion’sdynamicculturallandscape. Highlightsincludeperformancesbylocalandnationalartists, interactiveartinstallations,andcommunity-drivenprojects thatinviteparticipationfromallagegroups.
Thefestivalnotonlyprovidesaplatformforartiststoshowcase theirtalentsbutalsofostersasenseofcommunityand connectionamongattendees.It’sanopportunitytocelebrate theregion’suniqueidentity,supportlocalartists,andengage withthevibrantculturalscene.www.tairawhitiartsfestival.nz
THESAVAGE COLONISERSHOW
OROMĀIA
4-13October2024
TEARAIWHITI
5pm-10pm,Friday4October 12pm-10pm,5-13October Marina&KelvinParks FREEEVENT
7pm,Thursday10October WarMemorialTheatre
RuteneSpooner’s
BELIKEBILLY?
7pm,Friday4October 6pm,Saturday5October LawsonFieldTheatre
7pm,Saturday12October 6pm,Sunday13October LawsonFieldTheatre
TynaKeelan’s
7pm,Sunday6October LawsonFieldTheatre
TairāwhitiMuseum.
TeMoanaMaritimegallery,TairāwhitiMuseum.
Enjoyaquintessential Gizzysummer
Withacalendarofyear-round entertainmentandexperiencesto delightyou,theLandoftheFirst Lightisafun-filleddestinationthatoffers somethingforeveryone.
TheLonglineClassicMusicFestival
When: 26October2024
Where: GisborneSoundshell thelonglineclassic.co.nz
TheLonglineClassicisasummerfestival acrossmultiplestages,thataimstobring peopletogetherfromalloverthecountryto metaphoricallysettheLonglineinGisborne. We’reunitingsomeofNZ’sbestlivemusicand electronicactswithplentyoffood,drinksand friends,ataveryuniqueoutdoorlocation.
FirstLightWineandFoodFestival
When: 27October2024
Indulgeinadelightfulafternoonoffoodand wineatTWandMatahweroWinery.Savoura finecollectionofGisbornewinepairedwith deliciouscuisine. www.firstlightwineandfood.co.nz
RhythmandVines
When: 29-31December2024
Where: WaiohikaEstate,Gisborne rhythmandvines.co.nz
RhythmandVinesisathree-dayinternational musicfestivalheldinGisborneeveryyear.Itis globallyknownasthefirstfestivalintheworld towelcomeinthefirstsunriseofthenewyear.
TheFirstLightMarathon
When: 25January2025
Where: StartandfinishatMidwayBeach www.first-light-marathon.com/ Bethefirstintheworldtogreetthenewdayas youracealongthecoast. Thefirstlightmarathonisanincredible adventurewhichshowcasesthebestof TairawhitiGisborne.Featuringbotha MarathonandaHalf-Marathon,runners willbeimmersedinthebeautyofGisborne’s spectacularbeaches,majesticcoastalviews andchallenginggrassyhills. Asyouconquershort,steephills,you’llbe rewardedwithspectacularvistasoverthe PacificOceanandwitnessthefirstsunriseof theday.Grabyourrunningshoesandprepare yourselfforachallenge!
VisitWairoaandMāhia
VisitingWairoaandMāhiaoffersadelightfulblend ofnaturalbeauty,culturalheritage,andoutdoor adventure.LocatedinthenorthernpartofHawke’sBay thesedestinationsareperfectfortravellersseekingamixof relaxationandexploration.
Wairoa,meaning“LongWater”inMāori,isacharmingtownship setagainstthebackdropoftheWairoaRiver.Thetownisrichin historyandculture,withtheWairoaMuseumprovidinginsights intotheregion’spast,includingitsMāoriheritageandcolonial history.ForthosedrivingtotheEastCoastWairoaisagood placetostopforrefreshments.MarineParadehasanumber ofshopstobrowseanddon’tforgettobuysomepiesatOslers Bakery.There’saparkbytheriverwherekidscanplayand adultsenjoytheirlunch.
Fornatureenthusiasts,nearbyLakeWaikaremoanaisa must-visit.ThelakeispartofTeUrewera,alarge,forested
areathatoffersstunninghikingtrails,includingthefamous LakeWaikaremoanaGreatWalk.Thelake’sserenewatersand surroundingnativebushmakeitanidealspotforkayaking, fishing,andpicnicking.
Discovertherichhistoryoftheareawithartefactsfromboth MaoriandEuropeanhistoryattheWairoaMuseum.The museumisopenMondaytoFridayandonSaturdaymornings andisalsolocatedonMarineParade.
MāhiaPeninsula,locatedanhour’sdrivefromWairoa,is anothergemoftheEastCoast.Thepeninsulaisrenowned foritsbeautifulbeaches,makingitapopulardestinationfor swimming,surfing,andfishing.MāhiaBeachisparticularly family-friendly,withsafeswimmingareasandplentyofspots forabeachsidepicnic.Forthoseinterestedinmarinelife, thepeninsulaoffersexcellentopportunitiesfordivingand snorkelling.
OneofthehighlightsofMāhiaistheMāhiaPeninsulaScenic Reserve.Thisreservefeaturesalooptrackthattakesyou throughnativecoastalforest,offeringspectacularviewsofthe peninsulaandthePacificOcean.
Thetrackiswell-maintained,butsturdyfootwearis recommendedasitcanbeslipperyinplaces.Birdwatcherswill alsoenjoytheabundantbirdlifeinthereserve,includingnative specieslikethefantailandtheNewZealandpigeon.
BothWairoaandMāhiaaresteepedinlocalcultureand tradition.Visitorscanexperiencethisthroughvarious communityevents,localmarkets,andinteractionswiththe friendlylocals.Whetheryou’reseekingadventure,relaxation,or abitofboth,WairoaandMāhiaprovideaperfectescapeintothe naturalandculturalbeautyofNewZealand’sEastCoast.
Monday6January-Friday10January2025 GoldCoinEntry11.00am1.30pm3.00pm Enjoytheexquisitearoma! Doyoulovelavender? Takeaguidedtourat LakeRoadLavender thissummer!
Monday30December,Tuesday31December2024,Friday3January2025
SeeusattheGisborneFarmersMarket 2733StateHighway38,Wairoa,4195•Phone0211660850 www.lakeroadlavender.nz
WairoaMuseum.
SwingbridgeLakeWaikaremoana.
Māhia.
Eco Tours by EcoKabs
Are you looking for a holiday destination but haven’t decided where to go yet? Nau mai Haere mai New Zealand and welcome to my
Kia ora my name is Rau Savage from EcoKabs Gisborne There is reason why we have presented on the back page of this lift out and its all because of you Now that we have your attention and you have taken a moment to view all the wonderful things that Tairāwhiti Gisborne has to offer let’s talk about how we can maximise your experience with an Eco Tour by EcoKabs
EcoKabs Gisborne was founded by me in March 2023 created out of necessity after coming off the back of a very challenging time during the Covid era, when most businesses were pushed to their limits trying to survive Unfortunately, our log transport company here in Gisborne succumbed to the pressure and we had to make a decision to put it into voluntary liquidation
Not one to lie down in a foetal position, I had to pivot really quickly and create an opportunity in a
space where there were no opportunities Just as the saying goes “When one door closes another will open” and that it did Just like a phoenix rising from the ashes EcoKabs Gisborne was born
Starting with one taxi no database and no financial assistance other than the backing of MTF EcoKabs has grown itself to a fleet of four 100% all electric EcoKabs in a very short space of time and we are now Gisborne’s number one service provider
After many requests and impromptu off-the-cuff tours, EcoKabs is proud to present to you “Eco Tours”, delivered by a massively impressive team who have amassed 351 FIVE STAR Google reviews to date We are here, we are good to go and we are the only FIVE STAR service provider here in Gisborne
Nestled on the East Coast of New Zealand and
widely known as being the first place in the world to see the sun Gisborne opens up the gateway to a world of fun excitement sandy beaches and the best cuisines that Gizzy has to offer With the Gisborne Wine & Food Festival and Rhythm & Vines coming up on the radar why not call us now to discuss how we can custom design an Eco Tour package to suit you or the needs of your group?
• 1 hour city tours
• 3 hour winery experience
• 2 day “First to see the Sun Rise Tours” up the coast
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