Issue No:1 - December 2012
Gisborne-E-book ... 2012-2013 Another www.GisborneSpecials.co.nz project showcasing the beauty of Gisborne city New Zealand
...welcome to Gisborne...
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Gisborne’s Town Clock in the centre of the city. © This ‘E-Book’ was designed & compiled by: SheldrakevisualART.com All photographs are subject to copyright © Distribution of this E-book is encouraged as a visual gift in its entirety.
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INDEX:
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Gisborne is a great place to drop into and stay awhile...
1: Sunrise (Cover) 2: Poverty Bay Flats 3: 1 Hour Flight 4: Tui 5: Intro 6: Gisborne City 7: Confluence 8-9: Eastwoodhill 10-11: Mudge Murals 12: Norfolk Pines 13: Poverty Bay 14-15: Hackfalls 16: Matawhero Church 17: Wyllie Cottage 18: Museum - Tairawhiti 19: Botanical Gardens 20: Rose Garden 21: Various 22-23: Rivers 24: Wa165 Vintage Train 25: SNAFU - Tiger Moth 26: Vineyards 27: Port of Gisborne 28: Farm scene 29: Lambs 30-31: Fireworks 32: 110km Special 33: Gwaloop Cycle Race 34: Weka
WELCOME: This year we would like to close 2012 and step into 2013 by gifting a pictorial E-book of Gisborne. Rather than have photos hidden away - we thought why not share them with you the reader. Change is always a constant and one or two of the photos may have since been overtaken with change, but memories are precious. Please feel free to forward this E-book onto friends, family and associates, so that all may see and get to know, or recall memories of this wonderful place. Gisborne is an idyllic place to relax and enjoy your holidays. As the centre of the spectacular East Coast surrounded by contrasts of rugged mountain ranges, undulating rivers, the vast Pacific Ocean and the Poverty Bay plains, Gisborne is one of the best and most scenic cities in NZ. Only 5 minutes walk from Gisborne’s main street there are the clear blue waters and white sands of Waikanae Beach. Here you can enjoy swimming, wind-surfing, surf-skiing or simply roll, loll, oil and bake in the sunshine. Wainui Beach is only a few minutes away on the route out east of the city. Best regards
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Gisborne’s Wainui Beach at Sunrise
GISBORNE CITY
To see Gisborne City as the birds do, simply drive, cycle, run, or walk up Kaiti (Titrangi) Hill for that Birds Eye View. For further information visit Tourism Eastland’s website: www.gisbornenz.com
CONFLUENCE: Waimata, Taruheru & Turanganui Rivers
Beside the Gazebo on Reads Quay stands the plaque that marks the site of Captain Read’s Store and Jetty. Captain Read was the well-known trader responsible for much of Turanga’s (now known as Gisborne) development from 1852 until the 1870s. During this period most commercial trading centered on this river site. From here you can observe the confluence of the Waimata, Taruheru and the shortest river in the Southern Hempisphere - the Turanganui River (1200 metres).
Eastwoodhill Arboretum
Eastwoodhill Arboretum is New Zealand’s National Arboretum. At 135 hectares it is the largest collection of Northern Hemisphere trees in the Southern Hemisphere.
Directions: Follow State Highway 2 south out of Gisborne. After the Waipaoa bridge, take the 3rd left off the roundabout (sign posted Patutahi) and follow the Ngatapa-Rere Rd for approx. 22kms. www.eastwoodhill.org.nz
A variety of walking tracks encompass the whole arboretum both long and short, gentle and strenuous. Eastwoodhill offers guided walking and 4 wheel drive tours, accommodation, function venue, team building, conference facilities and catering options.
With Young Nicks Head in the background... The Childrens Playground TRAIN Station Mural on Centennial Marine Drive is well worth viewing. Graeme Mudge’s Murals are found throughout Gisborne city... ...take a leisurely meander around the city.
Download PDF MAP of Mural locations now at:
Mudge Mural Meanderings, Gisborne www.gisbornespecials.co.nz/mudge-mural-meanderings-gisborne/
Norfolk Pines & Young Nicks Head
Only 5 minutes walk from Gisborne’s main street there are the clear blue waters and white sands of Waikanae Beach. Here you can enjoy swimming, wind-surfing, surf-skiing or simply roll, loll, oil and bake in the sunshine.
Poverty Bay The name Poverty Bay was proclaimed by British explorer Captain James Cook when he was unable to obtain the supplies he wanted from local Maori upon arriving here in 1769, and although today there have been occassional attempts to change the name it lingers on.
Titirangi Domain / Kaiti Hill: Provides great views of the city and Poverty Bay. Hike up the walkways to make the most of Titirangi Recreational Reserve’s native trees, picnic areas, and fitness trail.
Hackfalls Arboretum Visit Hackfalls Arboretum and see a wide range of trees and shrubs in a hill setting enhanced by natural lakes. Spring flowers and autumn leaf colours. Many different alders, berries, birches, magnolias, maples, oaks, rhododendrons and others. Outstanding is a large collection of evergreen and semi evergreen Mexican Oak species. The moderate size homstead garden has many unusual herbaceous and apline plants including New Zealand natives. Hackfalls Arboretum is within Hackfalls Station - these Suffolk sheep are part of the natural rural beauty to be seen when you visit the arboretum... Further information - Hackfalls Arboretum website: www.hackfalls.org.nz
Beautiful Hackfalls Arboretum complete with lake views - set on Berry Road, TINIROTO... 61 Kms from Gisborne city.
Matawhero Historic Church Originally built as a school room, and is now the oldest standing church in Poverty Bay. It is of particular note that during the Poverty Bay Massacre in 1868, most buildings in the area were destroyed and yet this one was left unharmed, The school was also used as a place of Anglican worship but in 1972 it was purchased to establish the Presbyterian Church in Poverty Bay.
For location and contact details of Gisborne city Churches simply follow this LINK: www.gisbornespecials.co.nz/kcn-gisborne-church-list/
Services are still held here today in the church, 10 minutes drive from Gisborne at Matawhero.
Wyllie Cottage The first European house to be built East of the Taruheru River is the oldest house still standing in Gisborne. Built in 1872 the Cottage has been restored to its original state and includes many valuable historic exhibits. Situated close to its original site, Wyllie Cottage is sited at Gisborne’s Tairawhiti Museum, Kelvin Rise, Stout Street, Gisborne, and is a must to view.
To visit Tairawhiti Museum simply follow this LINK: www.tairawhitimuseum.org.nz
Botanical Gardens & Bird Aviary
Museum Tairawhiti The Star of Canada Maritime Museum. This superstructure was saved from wreckage when the SS ‘Star of Canada’ struck rocks and sank at Kaiti Beach in 1912. It is now part of The Tairawhiti Museum & Art Gallery which has a reputation as being one of the very best, most innovative regional museums in New Zealand.
When looking for a picnic spot don’t miss the Gisborne Botanical Gardens. Located on the banks of the Taruheru River (access via Aberdeen Road). The gardens are famous for their Bunya Bunya Pines, Weeping Liquid Amber, Metasequoia and many more rare specimen trees.
In recent years the museum has undergone significant change including major building extensions, and redevelopment of all exhibition spaces.
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The museum is located on Kelvin Rise, Stout Street, Gisborne. www.tairawhitimuseum.org.nz
There is also a Cactus house featuring a selection of cacti and succulents, an exotic bird aviary, a water lily pond and a children’s play area. Plus a board-walk through native bush. All you need for a wonderful day out.
When in Gisborne take time to visit the beautiful Rose garden that is set alongside the GDC and Lawson Field Theatre in Fitzherbert St, Gisborne.
Various plant and fauna to delight all can be found throughout the city... ..either in reserves, parks, gardens or residential homes.
Gisborne city is built around the confluence of three rivers, with scenic views in all directions from the bridges and walkway that link them all together.
There always seems to be river action as various paddlers are on the water training or racing...
Wa165 Steam Locomotive WA165 was built in 1897 in the Dunedin railway workshops. It was brought to Gisborne in 1910. It worked until 1942, later became a star (but stationary) attraction in a children’s playground, and was eventually rescued by the Gisborne City Vintage Railway enthusiasts in 1986. In 1999 the outstanding restoration of this sole surviving WA Class Locomotive in New Zealand was complete.
Relive the colourful past of Steam Rail Transport on the beautiful Pacific Coast around Gisborne. Running from the Gisborne Train Station out to Muriwai and back, WA165 is one of the most famous and scenic rail rides in the country. Wa165 website: www.gcvr.org.nz/
SNAFU the Tiger Moth 1940 Vintage Tiger Moth ZK-BAL was built at Hatfield, England for the R.A.F. as a trainer. After World War 11, it was imported to Gisbome and converted into an agricultural topdresser and sprayer. ZK-BAL did her last agricultural job in 1958 and was left tied to a fence, minus its engine, until July 1962. In 1982 owner Mr. Wayne Greaves fully restored ZK-BAL. In 1997, the Darton Field Flying Syndicate purchased ZK-BAL. The aircraft is housed in the Gisborne Aviation Preservation Society hangar and is affectionately called ‘SNAFU’.
SNAFU is seen on a regular basis flying over Gisborne and if you would like further information contact Paul on: 021 596 902
Vineyards, Wine, Grapes.... Wine lovers revere Gisborne as the “Chardonnay Capital” of New Zealand due to the predominance of this variety. Gisborne has a broad varietal mix and diversity of wine styles reflecting the different soil types and mesoclimates of the region. Today, Gisborne is one of New Zealand’s most important grape growing regions, the third largest in the country.
Also a celebrated reputation for Gewürztraminer, and recently some fine Semillon and Chenin Blanc wines have been produced, as well as Pinot Gris and Viognier as varieties with a promising future.
Below Kaiti (Titirangi) Hill the Port of Gisborne is host to both local and overseas vessels. The port is a fascinating place for you to visit, with cafes and restaurants where you can relax and enjoy a coffee or fine cuisine.
Captured here is a typical tranquil rural scene of Gisborne District.
Lambs are just part of the agriculture scene throughout the region. Agriculture here is dominated by combined sheep and beef cattle farms with most properties averaging 40% cattle and 60% sheep. Romney, Coopworth and Perendales are the main sheep breeds in the area, raised both for wool and meat markets. Angus and Hereford cattle are also bred specifically for export.
‘FIRE in the SKY’
The Annual Fireworks Display, courtesy of major sponsor Walter Findlay Ltd. is wonderful family entertainment held on 1st January each year.
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NEW ‘Out & Back Course’ ...Gisborne to Tiniroto - Out & Back’... this is a New 2013 Race for Solo Riders ONLY...
Further information: www.gwaloop.co.nz/110km-special/
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‘New Zealand’ Gisborne to Wairoa LOOP 2 February 2013
New Zealand’s Longest One Day Cycle Challenge: www.gwaloop.co.nz
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WEKA (Woodhen) The Weka (Woodhen) - was the most well known bird in Poverty Bay - then during the early 1980’s a mystery virus decimated the Weka population... but nowdays the bird is starting to make a comeback. It can be seen inland at Motu, just over an hour’s drive inland from Gisborne. The familiar ‘coo-eet’ cry of the bird can be heard in the evenings once again.
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