Gisborne Activities & Attractions | Tairāwhiti Gisborne

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.

You can take a ride on a historic steam train that crosses an airport runway, hike a sacred mountain, or surf some of New Zealand’s best waves.

Adventure on railbikes, experience a reef encounter with wild stingrays, or savour local wines and fresh seafood – it’s easy to immerse yourself in the good life in Tairāwhiti.

Ultimate Kiwi Roadtrip - SH35

Fully immerse yourself in our beautiful region. From climbing the sacred Maunga Hikurangi to exploring the Cooks Cove Walk, you can truly have it all!

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Tours & Experiences

Tairāwhiti is home to a range of once in a lifetime tours and experiences

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Arts, History & Culture

From the first arrivals to first encounters, Tairāwhiti has been a destination for cultural explorers from the very start

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Wineries, Breweries & Cideries

Home to the oldest independent brewery in New Zealand, world-class wineries and award-winning ciders

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Trails & Treks

From heritage trails to hidden coves and spectacular coastal walks

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Fishing & Hunting

Remote rivers, backcountry bush and epic deep sea fishing

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Watch Dive Tatapouri live feed

See what is happening at Dive Tatapouri right now

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Dome Cinema

Enjoy a range of events from movies, blues nights & unique gigs.

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Surfing

A strong swell, consistent winds and wide-open beaches all line up to create some of New Zealand’s best breaks

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Te Araroa & East Cape/Accommodation

East Cape Campround

East Cape Campground sits along East Cape Road at Gisborne.

Te Araroa & East Cape/Hospitality

East Cape Manuka Cafe

An absolute must-visit for a cuppa. Enjoy locally grown manuka tea filled with antioxidant and healing properties or some heart-warming barista made coffee with scrumptious homemade baking.

Makaraka & Matawhero/Activity

East Coast Museum of Technology

We display and demonstrate historic artifacts from the Tairāwhiti region.

Gisborne/Accommodation

Emerald Hotel

Perfectly positioned in the heart of Gisborne, features include an outdoor swimming pool and spa

Gisborne/Activities & Tours

Experience Gisborne

Experience Gisborne - creating the best for you!

Gisborne/Hospitality

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.

Gisborne/Hospitality

Fusion Takeaway

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

Tairawhiti/Transport

Gisborne

Go Bus supply dependable, high-quality coaches for large groups. Prices are competitive and include a professional driver for the duration of your trip.

Tairawhiti/Transport

Gisborne

Rent with confidence and choose Avis for your Car Rental to explore New Zealand. Avis offers a wide range of rental cars in 38 different branches located across the country.

Tairawhiti/Transport

Gisborne

With over 40 car rental locations nationwide Budget Rent a Car can help you on the road to discovery.

/Activities and Tours

Gisborne Astro Tours

Under the dark skies of Patutahi in the East Coast, Gisborne Astro Tours is a unique and memorable experience for all ages

Tairawhiti/Tour

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.

Te Puia Springs & Waipiro Bay/Visitor Information Centres

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.