Wellness & Chill, Out East

DISCOVER TAIRĀWHITI GISBORNE - Wine, Wellness & East Coast Escapes

Not every adventure needs sweat on the brow. Out East, chill is part of the lifestyle - from easy days on golden beaches to evenings spent under big skies. Think digital detox, long lunches, spa sessions, or a twilight soak in the hot pools. Golfers can swap the scorecard stress for a social nine with mates, while stargazers trade screens for constellations. Take your time, find your pace, and let the East Coast do the heavy lifting.

Beaches to Bays

There’s no rush on a Tairāwhiti beach. Stretch out on Waikanae’s city sands, wander quiet coves up the Coast, or stay until sunset at Tokomaru Bay. Summer means swimming, fishing, and family picnics; winter means walks and wave-watching with hardly a soul around. However you get sandy and salty, the shoreline is always open for all types of chillers.

Soak, SIP & Stargaze in Tairāwhiti Gisborne 

Balance the beach days with a soak at Morere Hot Springs, a spa treatment in town, or yoga with a coastal view. For something new, locals are bringing saunas to the shoreline - steaming by the ocean or in another magic pop-up spot. When night falls, look up, the region is one of the first in the world to greet the stars, with clear skies and astronomy tours led by locals. From hot pools to constellations, this is recharge with a view.

GOLF, But make it a holiday 

In Tairāwhiti, golf feels like a holiday - whether you’re chasing birdies at historic coastal links with serious pedigree or kicking back with the locals at a cruisy country gem. From Gisborne through to the top of the 35, this region serves up the full spectrum: ocean views, paddock fairways, tree-lined town courses, and golf with genuine heart.

You’ll find dramatic tee boxes perched high above the coast, nine-hole tracks guarded by livestock and clubs where the welcome is as warm as the sunshine. Some courses punch above their weight, others charm with simplicity, but each has a story, a smile and a place to tee it up.

Stories & Inspiration 

Chilling Out East doesn’t mean doing nothing – it means letting locals set the pace. Cruise the harbour, sip your way through wine tours, join a guided stargazing session, or wander on a laidback cultural walk. And if you’re looking for ideas, stories, and inspiration, you’ll find plenty below to help shape your own East Coast escape. Operators across the region are ready to share the best of their backyard, one slow step at a time. Coastie style.

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