
Located just 15 minutes from the town centre of Gisborne and on the water's edge of the beautiful Waikanae Beach. Offering unsurpassed panoramic views of Poverty Bay and Young Nick's Head and miles of sandy beach to swim, relax or take a leisurely stroll.
Whether you need accommodation in Gisborne that's family-friendly or, if indeed you need regular business accommodation, the Whispering Sands Motel is one of Gisborne's most respected motel accommodation options.
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Discover Ngāti Porou - Explore with Air Ruatoria
Air Ruatoria offer scenic flights throughout the region and chartered flights to/from Tairāwhiti from other Aotearoa airports.
Come and enjoy our wonderful cultural landscapes, learn about our taonga, our iwi and the place we call “Paradise”.
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