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Maunga (Mount) Hikurangi - Ruatoria, East Cape: At 1754 metres is the highest non-
volcanic peak in the North Island. The mountain is sacred to the Ngāti Porou people and
is the first place in New Zealand to see the sun each day. There is a walking track via
private property. Access is by permission of Ngāti Porou Tourism. See advert Page 75.
Anaura Bay Scenic Walkway: 3.5km walk at beautiful Anaura Bay. Worth the trip in.
See Page 80.
Tolaga Bay: Cooks Cove Walkway:
Beside the Tolaga Bay Holiday Park &
wharf. An easy 5km very scenic walk.
See page 83.
Makarori Headland: A walk THINGS TO SEE & DO IN OUR REGION
between Makarori Beach and Wainui
Beach approx. 5km from Gisborne.
Okitu Scenic Reserve Walk:
Located near Wainui Beach, features
a loop track through the reserve. It's
suitable for all age groups and levels
of fitness. See page 85.
Titirangi Reserve (Kaiti Hill):
Is one Gisborne city's most visited
attractions and valued for its historic
and cultural importance. You will View of Cooks Cove - photo by Trudi Ngawhare
find 4 main lookouts, the eastern-
most observatory in the world, a World War II gun emplacement, 6 car parking areas, a
playground, a fitness course including tracks and stairs, picnic areas and seating around
many viewpoints.
Gisborne City Riverbank Walk: 1km to Waikanae Beach. Entry anywhere on Reads
Quay. A further 1km walk along the beach walkway to Midway.
Tupapa Heritage Trail: This walk tours 10 information markers, then concludes with a
Pacific Journeys map table at the summit of Titirangi. Recommended start is at Waikanae
Beach foreshore.
Grays Bush Scenic Reserve: Back Ormond Road, about 10 km north-east of Gisborne. :
There are two main tracks that loop and link within the reserve, these are accessed from
the spacious sealed car park. The 15-20 minute wheelchair accessible track is a loop that
is fully sealed and clearly marked allowing wheelchair users to enjoy close proximity to
native bush and view the interesting interpretation signs along the way. The reserve is on
flat land and a full circuit of the tracks takes 40-60 minutes at a leisurely pace. The tracks
are suitable for all age groups and levels of fitness. The reserve is small enough to roam
and explore freely.
EASTWOODHILL Arboretum (See advert page 96), RERE FALLS & RERE ROCK
SLIDE SIDE TRIP: By turning right at the roundabout onto Wharekopae Road, you are
heading towards, Eastwoodhill Arboretum (25kms) & the picturesque Rere Falls (40kms),
picnic area & swimming hole, & a bit past the falls is the Rere Rock Slide. This 60 metre
natural waterslide is suitable for most age groups, but it is recommended you wear a
wetsuit or use a boogie board or inner tube.
Morere Walks: Ranging from 20 minute walks to 2 ½ hours - Easy to Challenging - A
great wilderness experience in native bush. See Page 103.
Lake Waikaremoana: From short strolls to multi-day hikes. One of New Zealand’s Great
Walks. A must visit in the Te Urewera. See Page 110.
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