Gisborne Activities & Attractions | Tairāwhiti Gisborne

THINGS TO SEE AND DO IN GISBORNE

GISBORNE ACTIVITIES - FROM SCENIC TRAILS TO STINGRAY TALES

See it, ride it, climb it, taste it - Tairāwhiti’s packed with things to do in Gisborne and beyond.

Only in Tairāwhiti can you ride a steam train over a live airport runway (no porkies), hike a mountain steeped in history, and share the reef with wild stingrays - all in the same weekend. Add in fresh kai moana, hidden bush trails, and a side of local wine, and you’re set for something special. The list of things to do in Gisborne is packed with moments like these - memorable, meaningful, and uniquely East Coast.

Tours & Experiences

Hand-feed stingrays in the reef shallows, hike to a sacred summit for sunrise - only in Tairāwhiti.

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Arts, History & Culture

Tairāwhiti is the original landing place for navigators, artists, and storytellers.

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Biking

There is a trail or trek to discover in Tairāwhiti every day of the week.

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Fishing & Hunting

Remote rivers, backcountry bush and epic deep sea fishing

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Surfing

With waves this good, word was always going to get out.

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Golf

From championship links to cruisy country gems - Tairāwhiti is where golf goes on holiday.

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WALKS & HIKES

Top trails and local favourites.

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Discover the best of Highway 35

Cruise along the East Coast and discover why State Highway 35 epitomises the great Kiwi road trip.

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Curbside Kitchen

Cycle Gisborne

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.

Dive Tatapouri Reef Ecology Tour with Wild Stingrays

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.

Dome Bar and Cinema

The Dome Bar and Cinema is a charming mixture of the modern and fun, of old elegance and romance.

East Cape Campground

East Cape Campround

East Cape Campground sits along East Cape Road at Gisborne.

East Cape Lighthouse

East Cape Manuka Shop

The East Cape Manuka Shop is based in the small seaside village of Te Araroa, perched on the north-eastern tip of the remote East Cape. Keep an eye on their Facebook page to keep up to date with opening hours over Summer. The shop sells a wonderful range of local products from local honey, manuka oil products, manuka tea's & a range of other locally made products.

East Coast Museum of Technology

We display and demonstrate historic artifacts from the Tairāwhiti region.

Experience Gisborne

Experience Gisborne - creating the best for you!

Flagship Eatery

Good food, coffee + vibes. Whilst we have a bit of a thing for all things seasonal, sustainable and homemade, we simply enjoy all things delicious.
We don’t take bookings so please just come in.

Fusion Takeaway

Serving up delicious South East Asian street food also fresh salads and wraps

Gisborne Airport and City Taxi

Gisborne Taxis provide reliable local transport throughout Tairāwhiti Gisborne. They also offer sightseeing tours and can assist with a range of transport needs in Gisborne and the wider region.

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.

Gisborne District Council Office

Gisborne District Council - Te Kaunihera o Te Tairāwhiti. We are a unitary authority - both the district and regional council for the Gisborne - Tairāwhiti district.