Things to do in Gisborne District

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Young Nick’s Head, Te Kuri, or Te Kuri a Pawa, Gisborne district, New Zealand
Young Nick’s Head, Te Kuri, or Te Kuri a Pawa, Gisborne district, New Zealand
Camp spot on the beach in The east cape
Skate park with a view
Never ending #blue of the summer.
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What to do in Gisborne District

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East Cape Lighthouse

You can learn about the history of East Cape with a stop at East Cape Lighthouse. Make some time to visit the monuments while you're in the area.

East Cape Lighthouse

Gisborne Hospital

If Gisborne Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Gisborne.

Gisborne Hospital

Te Poho-o-Rawiri Meeting House

Learn about the local history of Gisborne when you take a trip to Te Poho-o-Rawiri Meeting House. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

Te Poho-o-Rawiri Meeting House

Gisborne Harbour

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Explore the waterfront in Gisborne with a trip to Gisborne Harbour. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

Gisborne Harbour

Te Puia Springs

Learn about the local history of Te Puia when you take a trip to Te Puia Springs. Make some time to visit the monuments while you're in the area.

Te Puia Springs

Tairawhiti Museum

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You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Tairawhiti Museum in Gisborne. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

Tairawhiti Museum

Hicks Bay Lookout

You can find out about the history of Hicks Bay with a trip to Hicks Bay Lookout. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.

Hicks Bay Lookout

Gisborne Wine Centre

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Gisborne Wine Centre during your travels to Gisborne. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

Gisborne Wine Centre

Bushmere Estate

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Bushmere Estate during your travels to Gisborne. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

Bushmere Estate

Areas of Gisborne District

Wainui Beach with great view of nearby mountain ridges in Gisborne, Hawkes Bay, New Zealand, Shutterstock ID 1311858068, Purchase Order: SP-1822 ANZ-18120 Wotif Search Engine - Destination Imagery, Or

Wainui

Wainui is known for its pristine beaches, and you can make a stop by Wainui Beach and Okitu Beach while in the area.

Wainui
Want to be one of the first to see the sunrise in the world? Camping on the east coast in Gisborne; highlight of our trip.

Gisborne Central

If you're spending some time in Gisborne Central, Eastwoodhill Arboretum and Toihoukura School of Contemporary Art are top sights worth seeing.

Gisborne Central
The view from the top of Kaiti Hill just last the lookout. Beautiful.

Kaiti

While visiting Kaiti, you might make a stop by sights like Te Poho-o-Rawiri Meeting House and Gisborne Wine Centre.

Kaiti
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Te Hapara

When in Te Hapara, you can plan a visit to Eastwoodhill Arboretum and Midway Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Te Hapara
The walkway at Waikanae Beach down to Midway beach is a great way to start the day.

Awapuni

If you're spending some time in Awapuni, Midway Beach and Sunshine Brewing Company are top sights worth seeing.

Awapuni
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Okitu

Travellers come to Okitu for its beaches, and you can see top attractions like Okitu Beach and Makorori Headland Trailhead while you're in town.

Okitu

 

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