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Welcome to Gisborne |
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The Gisborne district covers a total of 8386 square kilometres. The region has total population of 43,653 and is also referred to as the East Coast, Eastland and Tairāwhiti.
Te Tairāwhiti translated means “the coast on which the sun shines,” and true to the name, in summer the district is the first place in the world to see the sunlight each day. The region has a rich culture and navigational heritage. The area was first inhabited by Māori who sailed here in some of the first waka (canoes) that included Horouta, Takitimu, Nukutere, Tereanini and others. Captain James Cook first arrived here on 9 October 1769. He landed on Kaiti beach, Tūranganui-a-kiwa (Gisborne City). No stores were traded so he named the area 'Poverty Bay'. |
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Titirangi (Kaiti Hill) overlooks the city and you can view Poverty Bay and the surrounding rural areas. The white cliff headland of Young Nick's Head is visible from the city. The Māori name for the cliffs is Te Kurī-ā-Paoa, meaning The Dog of Paoa.
Local industry includes agriculture, horticulture, fishing, farming and forestry. The Poverty Bay Flats are highly fertile, producing some of the country’s exports in veges, citrus and kiwifruit. Wine production is also valuable to the local economy, find a good wine while you’re here, Gisborne is known as the Chardonnay capital of the world!
Local industry includes agriculture, horticulture, fishing, farming and forestry. The Poverty Bay Flats are highly fertile, producing some of the country’s exports in veges, citrus and kiwifruit. Wine production is also valuable to the local economy, find a good wine while you’re here, Gisborne is known as the Chardonnay capital of the world!
Tupapa Heritage Trail - Our Stand, Our Story.
A project to tell our rich, interwoven stories.
This walk tours 10 markers. www.tupapa.nz
Town Beach Boardwalk
- Photo by Jordan Perry.
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Puhi Kai Iti Cook Landing - by Jordan Perry. Puhi Kai Iti commemorates the first landing place of James Cook in New Zealand in 1769. It also commemorates the Horouta and Te Ikaroa-a-Rauru waka (canoes) which carried Māori to the district.
Te Maro - Snaps of this jaw-dropping 10-metre high sculpture from a distance and up close will always wow. Located at Ruatanuika lookout on Tītīrangi/Kaiti Hill, the circular steel Te Maro sculpture represents a significant tipuna (ancestor) for this region - Te Maro, a leader of many people in Kaiti. Te Maro was the grandson of the rangatira Rakai ā Tane at the time of the Endeavour arrival in 1769.
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Turanga-nui-a-kiwa - Gisborne
As the first city in the world to greet the sun each morning, Turanganui-a-Kiwa Gisborne is the easternmost city of Aotearoa New Zealand and is also known as the city of rivers, with the mouth of the Taruheru, Waimata and Turanganui rivers meeting at the heart of the CBD. A unique corner of Aotearoa, Gisborne is a warm and welcoming destination to discover with extraordinary experiences to enjoy. From
interactive reef tours with wild stingray through to pedalling your way around the East Coast on purpose built railbikes to simply sitting back and taking in the stunning beaches.
interactive reef tours with wild stingray through to pedalling your way around the East Coast on purpose built railbikes to simply sitting back and taking in the stunning beaches.
Gisborne Town Clock CBD.
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Sunshine Brewery by Brook Sabin
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www.gisbornecity.co.nz
www.gisbornecity.co.nz is a website that hosts a variety of Gisborne businesses and organisations...
From first encounters to world-class surf - Its sun-kissed beaches are renowned for world-class surf, but this is land also rich in culture and navigational heritage. Kaiti Beach at the base of Titirangi reserve near the city centre is the site of Captain Cook’s first landing in New Zealand – and the first encounter between Māori and European took place.
A year-round calendar of events - With a flourishing arts scene and vibrant calendar of spectacular events all year round, Gisborne is home to the iconic New Year’s Music Festival Rhythm and Vines, the annual Chardonnay Affair in late May, the Te Tairāwhiti Arts Festival in October, the First Light Wine & Food Festival at Labour Weekend. The Gisborne A&P show held annually in mid October is a huge celebration of all things pastoral incorporating all the fun of the fair. Something for all the family!
Tairāwhiti Gisborne - Located in the Eastern shores of the Tairāwhiti region, the coast upon which the sun shines, Gisborne is only a short flight from Auckland or Wellington but a perfect destination for self-drive travellers. Gisborne is the perfect base to discover the stunning sights and scenery along State Highway 35 – made for weekend getaways and off the beaten track road trips. www.Tairāwhitigisborne.co.nz
A year-round calendar of events - With a flourishing arts scene and vibrant calendar of spectacular events all year round, Gisborne is home to the iconic New Year’s Music Festival Rhythm and Vines, the annual Chardonnay Affair in late May, the Te Tairāwhiti Arts Festival in October, the First Light Wine & Food Festival at Labour Weekend. The Gisborne A&P show held annually in mid October is a huge celebration of all things pastoral incorporating all the fun of the fair. Something for all the family!
Tairāwhiti Gisborne - Located in the Eastern shores of the Tairāwhiti region, the coast upon which the sun shines, Gisborne is only a short flight from Auckland or Wellington but a perfect destination for self-drive travellers. Gisborne is the perfect base to discover the stunning sights and scenery along State Highway 35 – made for weekend getaways and off the beaten track road trips. www.Tairāwhitigisborne.co.nz
Quick links
You will find plenty of things to do while you are in Gisborne. Whether you are here for a short time of a long time, the Pacific Coast Highway Guide will help to make your stay pleasant and enjoyable.
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