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GISBORNE Athe city of rivers, with the mouth of the Taruheru, Waimata and Turanganui rivers
Turanganui-a-kiwa - Gisborne

s 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

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
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
92 off the beaten track road trips. www.Tairāwhitigisborne.co.nz