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Gisborne is the main city of the Eastland region and a great place to explore surrounding areas from including Mt Hikurangi, The Pacific Coast Highway, Eastwood Hill Aboretum, Lake Waikarimoana, and Mahia Peninsula.

One of New Zealand’s sunniest cities it is a significant wine producing region and is renown for it’s excellent Chardonnay. With local wineries abound, numerous safe swimming and surfing beaches and beautiful gardens, Gisborne is a very pleasant place to visit.

Recommended visitor attractions and activities in Gisborne
 

• Visit a winery and indulge in a drop of local Chardonnay.
• Relax on a beautiful sandy beach or swim and surf some of the best waves in New Zealand.
• Go fishing, either deep sea, fly fishing, or fresh water there are world class opportunities everywhere.
• Stroll the cafes, restaurants and bars of the vibrant harbour overlooking the picturesque wharf.
• Dine on fresh local produce including seafood, cheese, fruit, vegetables and of course wine.

What's your preferred level of activity?
 

Action adventure
Fishing tour to back country rivers, deep sea fishing excursion, dive with the sharks, horse treks,

Moderate activities
Gisborne City Heritage walk, walk up Kaiti Hill for superb city, harbour and beach views, walk one of many local tracks

Relaxing activities
Visit a winery, sample some Chardonnay, dine in a waterfront harbour café, botanical gardens, laze on a beach,

Children and young families
Swim at Waikanae beach, picnic in the Titirangi Recreation Reserve, mini golf

Getting to Gisborne 

Self Drive by road
From Auckland you can follow the Pacific Coast Highway around the East Cape and down to Gisborne. The trip is 630 km (391 miles) approx. 10 hours.
Alternatively travel Auckland to Gisborne, via the Waioeka Gorge and State Highway 2, the trip is 499 km (310 miles) approx 6 hours.
Gisborne to Napier is 215 km (134 miles) 3hours
Gisborne to Wellington is 538km (334 miles) 8 hours

Air service
Gisborne domestic airport is located 10 – 12 minutes drive from the city centre.
There are taxis and a shuttle service available.
Gisborne is the only airport servicing the Eastland area.