Activities

Visitors to Gisborne can enjoy the relaxed atmosphere and easy-going nature of the city or explore the many and varied attractions of the region.

Enjoy the Inner Harbour, known as Gisborne's entertainment hub. Wander around our little slice of paradise with a number of Gisborne's renowned restaurants, cafés and bars - the Gisborne Tatapouri Fishing Club and the new Gisborne Wine Centre where you can have tastings, buy local wine, experience a local wine tour (departs from the Wine Centre) or just explore local wine information.

There is a wide range of adventure activities, cultural experiences, museums, art galleries, fishing, golf and walks to keep you busy while staying in Gisborne:

Go feed the stingray at Dive Tatapouri - just a 10 min drive from the city - www.divetatapouri.com

Ride the sole surviving W Class steam train in the world.

Gisborne Olympic Pool Complex offers 4 separate pools, hydro slide and hot spa therapy pool - a great place to unwind after a busy day.

Discover New Zealand's tree wonderland at the National Arboretum Gisborne Eastwoodhill - the biggest collection of northern hemisphere trees south of the equator. Stunning to visit in autumn.