Waioweka Gorge (State Highway 2) and State Highway 35 are open. Take extra care and expect delays due to weather related events.

Alternative access to Gisborne is available via State Highway 2 south of Gisborne. For the latest updates, visit NZTA Journeys here.

  • East Cape Lighthouse please credit Bare Kiwi

    COVID-19 Update for Travellers

Information last updated 16 March 2022

INFORMATION FOR TRAVELLERS

New Zealand's borders open to vaccinated Australians from 11.59 pm on 12 April 2022, followed by fully vaccinated travellers from visa-waiver countries at 11.59pm on 2 May 2022.

For official information on infection prevention and control advice specific to COVID-19 (novel coronavirus), please refer to the following links.

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