Maunga Hikurangi
This sacred mountain is the first place in the world to see the sunrise
Titirangi/Kaiti Hill stands tall above Gisborne a sprawling 35 ha reserve with amazing views of the city centre and its three rivers.
What once was a pā (fortified village), Titirangi/Kaiti Hill stands tall above Gisborne a sprawling 35 ha reserve with amazing views of the city centre and its three rivers, logging ships, Turanganui a Kiwa and beyond.
You can walk, bike or drive up to the top of Titirangi with walking tracks, a fitness course, picnic areas and plenty of scenic lookouts, it's a cool spot to enjoy any time of day.
Business Hours:
Open all year round
City: Gisborne
Proximity to town:
2.5km's to the Gisborne city centre
Proximity to airport:
7.5km's to the Gisborne Airport
Proximity to bus:
3.5km's to the Intercity Bus Terminal (outside the Gisborne i-SITE Visitor Information Centre)
Parking:
Free parking available onsite
Activity Duration:
30 minutes - 1 hour
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This sacred mountain is the first place in the world to see the sunrise
If you’re not already a morning person, then the Land of the First Light may very well change your perspective.
Here’s where to go for a date night that delights!
Sacred mountain sunrises, beachfront glamping, and dining amidst vineyards – Tairāwhiti is the perfect place for a romantic weekend away.
Plenty of magic to fulfil your wanderlust but also your Instagram feed!
Tairāwhiti is home to incredible dining experiences made to be shared.
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With a calendar of year-round entertainment and experiences to delight you, the land of the first light is a fun-filled destination that offers something for everyone.
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3 April 2021
Held each year this festival showcases local beers, ciders and wineries
27 - 29 May 2021
Enjoy Gisborne's finest chardonnays in an array of sumptuous events
8 May 2021
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October 2021
Tairāwhiti's premier wine event held at Labour Weekend each year
2 – 4 January 2021
Revive invites people from Aotearoa to immerse themselves in three days of conscious celebration, with everything from live music, art installations, yoga, meditation, ecstatic dance, healing, and wellness workshops.
Saturdays
Where locals and visitors alike gather to get their fix of the region’s tastiest treats
February 2022
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October 2021
A celebration of artists and connections to place while welcoming the world to Tairāwhiti
29 - 31 December
New Zealand's premier music and camping festival
3 April 2021
Held each year this festival showcases local beers, ciders and wineries
27 - 29 May 2021
Enjoy Gisborne's finest chardonnays in an array of sumptuous events
8 May 2021
A multi-sport adventure race like no other
October 2021
Tairāwhiti's premier wine event held at Labour Weekend each year
2 – 4 January 2021
Revive invites people from Aotearoa to immerse themselves in three days of conscious celebration, with everything from live music, art installations, yoga, meditation, ecstatic dance, healing, and wellness workshops.
Saturdays
Where locals and visitors alike gather to get their fix of the region’s tastiest treats
February 2022
Essence is more than a food festival. It's about who we are and where we're from in Tairāwhiti, our essence of life. Local chefs, hunters, gatherers and producers sharing experiences of food gathering, whanau, community and culture. The Essence of Tairāwhiti.
October 2021
A celebration of artists and connections to place while welcoming the world to Tairāwhiti
29 - 31 December
New Zealand's premier music and camping festival