Te waha o rerekohu - Pohutukawa Tree

Sun-kissed lands and fertile soils have helped make Gisborne the third-largest wine-producing region in New Zealand

Experience an amazing new cycling adventure on the very scenic 90 kilometres of coastal railway between Gisborne and Wairoa.

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”.
Nō reira, nau mai haere mai.

Take your pick from a suite of accommodation options that cater to every budget and style

Maunga Hikurangi is the sacred mountain of the Ngāti Porou people, and the first place in the world to see the sunrise. Gain access to our sacred maunga and sacred sites to obtain a unique authentic Māori cultural experience and sunrise.

There's no better place to get off the beaten track and experience Tairawhiti Gisborne. Let our local team support and/or guide you to some of the best kept secrets in Tairawhiti Gisborne.

Tipuna Tours is a iwi (tribe) owned eco-tourism operator offering cultural and historic guided tours. Journey with us and let our local guides share with you the defining moments of this welcoming place.

Here’s our top favourite 5 places to welcome a brand-new day.