Maunga Hikurangi
This sacred mountain is the first place in the world to see the sunrise
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Gisborne Astro Tours
Insightful and captivating 2-hour astro tour as well as an intro to astronomy talk with one of New Zealand’s top astrophotographers. View rare celestial targets only seen from New Zealand’s latitude.
Away from the hustle and bustle of it all and situated at a quiet rural location outside of beautiful Tairāwhiti Gisborne is the first and only Astro Tour in the East Coast of Aotearoa New Zealand. This is where stargazers come to revel in the glorious dark skies of the land of the long white cloud. With an accomplished astronomer as your guide, journey to the far corners of the universe with Gisborne Astro Tours and see the stars, planets and galaxies light up the night in this intimate and inspiring 2-hour astro tour. Tucked away from the hustle and bustle and set in the beautiful backcountry of the East Coast, you can experience a unique and in-depth voyage of discovery to the far corners of the universe.
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MUST SEE + DO
From significant historical landmarks to stunning natural wonders, Tairāwhiti is home to an extraordinary mix of must-see and must-do attractions and experiences.
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Best Places 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.
Top local faves for date night
Here’s where to go for a date night that delights!
Finding romance in Tairāwhiti: your perfect weekend away
Sacred mountain sunrises, beachfront glamping, and dining amidst vineyards – Tairāwhiti is the perfect place for a romantic weekend away.
Top 9 Instagram worthy locations in Tairāwhiti
Plenty of magic to fulfil your wanderlust but also your Instagram feed!
Great kai and family-friendly
Tairāwhiti is home to incredible dining experiences made to be shared.
After work hotspots
When you’re off the clock and it’s time to ring in the weekend
The best brunch spots in Tairāwhiti
Here are a few of our favourite places for those looking for the best of the brunch
Maunga Hikurangi
This sacred mountain is the first place in the world to see the sunrise
Best Places 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.
Top local faves for date night
Here’s where to go for a date night that delights!
Finding romance in Tairāwhiti: your perfect weekend away
Sacred mountain sunrises, beachfront glamping, and dining amidst vineyards – Tairāwhiti is the perfect place for a romantic weekend away.
Top 9 Instagram worthy locations in Tairāwhiti
Plenty of magic to fulfil your wanderlust but also your Instagram feed!
Great kai and family-friendly
Tairāwhiti is home to incredible dining experiences made to be shared.
After work hotspots
When you’re off the clock and it’s time to ring in the weekend
The best brunch spots in Tairāwhiti
Here are a few of our favourite places for those looking for the best of the brunch
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Upcoming Events
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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Gisborne Beer Festival
3 April 2021
Held each year this festival showcases local beers, ciders and wineries
The Chardonnay Affair
27 - 29 May 2021
Enjoy Gisborne's finest chardonnays in an array of sumptuous events
Maunga to Moana
8 May 2021
A multi-sport adventure race like no other
First Light Wine & Food Festival
October 2021
Tairāwhiti's premier wine event held at Labour Weekend each year
Revive Festival
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.
Gisborne Farmers Market
Saturdays
Where locals and visitors alike gather to get their fix of the region’s tastiest treats
Essence of Tairāwhiti
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.
Te Tairāwhiti Arts Festival
October 2021
A celebration of artists and connections to place while welcoming the world to Tairāwhiti
Rhythm & Vines
29 - 31 December
New Zealand's premier music and camping festival
Gisborne Beer Festival
3 April 2021
Held each year this festival showcases local beers, ciders and wineries
The Chardonnay Affair
27 - 29 May 2021
Enjoy Gisborne's finest chardonnays in an array of sumptuous events
Maunga to Moana
8 May 2021
A multi-sport adventure race like no other
First Light Wine & Food Festival
October 2021
Tairāwhiti's premier wine event held at Labour Weekend each year
Revive Festival
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.
Gisborne Farmers Market
Saturdays
Where locals and visitors alike gather to get their fix of the region’s tastiest treats
Essence of Tairāwhiti
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.
Te Tairāwhiti Arts Festival
October 2021
A celebration of artists and connections to place while welcoming the world to Tairāwhiti
Rhythm & Vines
29 - 31 December
New Zealand's premier music and camping festival
