About us

Gisborne is the first city in the world to see the sun each day, and we are located on the sunny East Coast of the North Island.

The Maori name for the district is Tairawhiti which means "The coast upon which the sun shines across the water".

Gisborne is the gateway to exploring the Pacific Coast Highway (SH 35) but there are many activities to keep you busy in and around Gisborne City.