StandFast Horse Treks
A family owned business with a passion for horses, adventure and sharing their backyard with visitors.
OUTDOOR ADVENTURES IN TAIRĀWHITI GISBORNE - FISH, RIDE & DIVE Out East
Out East, adventure meets you at every turn. Ride horses along windswept beaches, launch into jet-boat thrills, or take the plunge down Rere Rockslide. Head inland for the Motu Trails and high-country hikes, or step off the coast and into the reef, where beneath the surface, the East Coast keeps giving. Whether it’s powered by adrenaline or paced by nature, every adventure connects you to the land, the sea, and the people who live by them.
ADVENTURE RUNS DEEP OUT EAST
Out here, the adventure doesn’t stop at the shoreline. Trek through backcountry valleys or follow trails that hug the coastline, where every step brings a new view. Feel the rush with motu river jet, or ride trails carved through rugged landscapes that call to riders from near and far. For a wilder splash, Rere Rockslide delivers pure, natural fun – a waterslide shaped by the land itself. And if you’re chasing variety, local operators have the gear and guides to keep you moving. From river to rock, trail to treetop, every turn Out East brings a new way to dive into the landscape.
Cycle Gisborne
Enjoy Vineyard and Cultural day tours through the city and multi-day tours around the Gisborne region
Motu River Jet
The Motu and Matahina Jet Boat Tours differ from the vast number of jet boat joyrides available throughout New Zealand, accomodating for all ages and level of thrill seeking personalities.
Air Rua
Our Ngāti Porou landscapes aren’t just beautiful landscapes, they are cultural landscapes with the mana and whakapapa of our hapu.
HUNT, FISH & DIVE THE EAST COAST
Hunting, fishing, and diving in Tairāwhiti are more than sport - it’s how the East Coast rolls. Bush-clad valleys invite hunters to track deer, pigs, and goats, while along the shoreline surfcasters and rock fishers wait on kahawai and snapper. Offshore, sport fishing boats chase kingfish, tuna and big game. In the rivers and backcountry streams, anglers can find trophy-sized brown and rainbow trout, with the best runs in winter and spring.
Beneath the surface, Dive Tatapouri is world-famous for stingray encounters and reef ecology tours, while Māhia and nearby coves thrive with spearfishing, crayfish, and kina. Respect access, share the space, and you’ll find more than enough adventure to catch, release, or feast.
Itineraries & stories from the Wild Coast
In Tairāwhiti, adventure isn’t just about thrills; it’s a way of life shaped by the coast. Ride a horse along golden beaches, gather kaimoana with the locals, camp out under the stars, or connect with guides who know the land and sea inside out.
3 Days of Adventure
Starting from Gisborne and making your way up State Highway 35, this is the ultimate 3-day itinerary for all the active adventure seekers out there
DISCOVER MORE OUT EAST
Art, History & Culture
Out East, stories rise with the dawn. This is the first place the sun touches, and the first place where navigators landed
Wellness & Chill, Out East
Not every adventure needs sweat on the brow. Out East, chill is part of the lifestyle.
