The Tav

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

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.

Because with every season, there’s always a reason to escape to the East Coast.

The Reef Ecology tour allows you the opportunity to walk out at low tide under the guidance of our guides to observe and interact with the Stingrays, Eagle Rays and other marine dwellers of Tatapouri. A must-do activity for anyone visiting Gisborne.

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.

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

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.

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