Tatapouri Bay
A laid-back, family orientated Gisborne holiday park on one of New Zealand's best touring routes the Pacific Coast Highway.
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State Highway 35
Your Ultimate Kiwi Road Trip.
Fully immerse yourself in our beautiful region.
From climbing the sacred Maunga Hikurangi to exploring the Cooks Cove Walk, feasting on delicious Paua Pies and getting lost in the famous East Cape Manuka Shop.
You can truly have it all!
If you’re planning to visit the East Coast for a roadie or a leisurely drive, our new interactive map will help you plan your journey around the cape! Whether you’re travelling in a camper or your car, our map is the perfect tool to help plan and guide your journey. The app showcases a range of accommodation options from motels, AirBnB's through to holiday parks, hidden gems, great activities and must do’s on Highway 35 - with great options and tips for any travel style.
Let the journey begin!
Tairawhiti/Gisborne and Road Trip 35 map created by
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WHERE TO STAY
Tidal Waters Loglodge
Unique accommodation for up to 24 people in a private and tranquil environment.
Anaura Bay Homestay And Cottage - Rangimarie
Enjoy a private deck with sensational views of the bay and sunrises.
Te Puka Tavern
The ideal place to stop and rest awhile and meet the friendly people of the East Coast.
Hicks Bay Motel Lodge
Situated among native bush on a bluff, 250 meters above sea level looking over local beach's and township is "Hicks Bay Motel Lodge".
Hicks Bay Motel Lodge
Waihau Bay Lodge
Waihau Bay Lodge is idyllically located with a backpacker hostel, chalets and in-house rooms
Te Kaha Beach Hotel
Te Kaha Beach Hotel is the perfect place for an affordable, relaxed beach-style holiday getaway! Famous for long sun drenched days and that relaxed beach lifestyle. Enjoy life’s simple pleasures, expansive sea views, spectacular sunsets and space and time to relax to do as little, or as much as you like.
MUST SEE + DO
Motu River Jet
The Motu and Matahina Jet Boat Tours differ from the vast number of jet boat joyrides available throughout New Zealand, accomodating for all ages and level of thrill seeking personalities.
Tipuna Tours
Tipuna Tours is an iwi (tribe) owned eco-tourism operator offering cultural and historic guided tours
Air Rua
Our Ngāti Porou landscapes aren’t just beautiful landscapes, they are cultural landscapes with the mana and whakapapa of our hapu.
Maunga Hikurangi
This sacred mountain is the first place in the world to see the sunrise
