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Welcome to Gisborne |
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Gisborne City - 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, Turanganui-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!
Gisborne Street Map
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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 to sailing away on a traditional waka hourua (double-hulled canoe) and exploring the East Coast on purpose-built railbikes, there’s a fantastic mix of things to do and places to go here.
Aerial view of Gisborne CBD shows the meeting of the 3 rivers, the Port, the Inner Harbour and Titirangi (Kaiti Hill) - Photo Courtesy of Kerry Fox
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 First Light Wine & Food Festival at Labour Weekend, the new Te Tairāwhiti Arts Festival and for the 2019-2020 calendar, an internationally curated exhibit Tū te Whaihanga at Tairāwhiti Museum – where sacred taonga (treasures) will return to Tairāwhiti after 250 years. 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 First Light Wine & Food Festival at Labour Weekend, the new Te Tairāwhiti Arts Festival and for the 2019-2020 calendar, an internationally curated exhibit Tū te Whaihanga at Tairāwhiti Museum – where sacred taonga (treasures) will return to Tairāwhiti after 250 years. 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
Natural Wonders
Dive Tatapouri - A truly original eco-experience!
Eastwoodhill Arboretum - New Zealand’s National Arboretum.
Gisborne Railbikes - Totally unique tandem cycle on railway.
Māori Culture and Heritage
Māori Culture - Māori cultural experience Tipuna Tours based in Tolaga Bay. Meet the locals.
Tairāwhiti Museum - More than just a Museum!
Tupapa Heritage Trail - Our Stand, Our Story. A project to tell our rich, interwoven stories. This walk tours 10 markers. Download the free App! W: www.tupapa.nz
Waka Voyagers - A journey that spans millennia!
A Toast to Gisborne
Gisborne Wine Centre - A showcase for wines from the Gisborne region.
Harvest Cidery - Tastings 9am-4pm Mon-Fri.
Sunshine Brewery - Tastings & light meals & pizza available. Open every day from 12 noon.
Gisborne Eats
Exhibit Cafe - page 99
Lone Star - page 95
Dive Tatapouri - A truly original eco-experience!
Eastwoodhill Arboretum - New Zealand’s National Arboretum.
Gisborne Railbikes - Totally unique tandem cycle on railway.
Māori Culture and Heritage
Māori Culture - Māori cultural experience Tipuna Tours based in Tolaga Bay. Meet the locals.
Tairāwhiti Museum - More than just a Museum!
Tupapa Heritage Trail - Our Stand, Our Story. A project to tell our rich, interwoven stories. This walk tours 10 markers. Download the free App! W: www.tupapa.nz
Waka Voyagers - A journey that spans millennia!
A Toast to Gisborne
Gisborne Wine Centre - A showcase for wines from the Gisborne region.
Harvest Cidery - Tastings 9am-4pm Mon-Fri.
Sunshine Brewery - Tastings & light meals & pizza available. Open every day from 12 noon.
Gisborne Eats
Exhibit Cafe - page 99
Lone Star - page 95
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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