Tairawhiti Gisborne

Huge congratulations to Dive Tatapouri who have earned the prestigious Qualmark Gold accreditation 🏅 in recognition for their commitment to sustainability, demonstrating excellence and providing a top-tier visitor experience! 🥳

If you're looking for a unique, truly amazing and unforgettable world-famous interactive marine experience in Tairāwhiti, check them out here: 👉 www.divetatapouri.com

Yay for a long weekend! 🥳 If you’re visiting Tairāwhiti Gisborne this Easter, here’s what’s on: 👇

🚂 Steam Train Wa165 GCVR excursions to Muriwai

🪺 Find and Go Seek at Eastwoodhill Arboretum

🥂 Weekend family fun, food, and wine at Wrights Vineyard & Winery

🎼 Easter weekend special of diverse, multi-genre live music at Smash Palace Bar Gisborne

🛞 Experience history in action at the East Coast Museum of Technology live day

🎣 Jump aboard and kids harbour fishing with Touchwood Fishing Charters, Gisborne, NZ.

The school holidays are among us and even though the days are shorter, the weather is still relatively warm - so why not make some precious memories with a family day out in Tairāwhiti? 🌞🚗🙌

Check out our suggested itinerary of unique experiences - there’s treats and eats along the way too! 👇

A family day out in Gisborne Family activities in Gisborne! Enjoy the beach accommodation, stingray-patting, visit olden days cottage, unique arboretum, rockslide & delicious eats!

There’s only one road in Aotearoa where you can surf at sunrise, explore ancient pou (carvings), go horseriding along the coast, and tuck into mouth-watering pāua pies - and that’s State Highway 35.

Starting in either Ōpōtiki or Gisborne, you’ll want to take things nice and slow as you discover hidden gems and unique surprises around every bend 🌅🚗

Live your best life in the land of the first light, with New Zealand Guide’s epic East Coast road trip itinerary:
https://newzealandguide.co/ultimate-north-island-east-coast-road-trip/

🍂 The warm Autumn weather is here for a little while longer 🤞🏾making it the perfect time of year to get out and explore our tracks and trails. From our spectacular coastal walks, to heritage trails and hidden coves - there’s something for everyone.🚶‍♂️

Check out our must-do walks here: 👇🏾 https://tinyurl.com/e4z6zhf4

What’s your favourite walking track in Tairāwhiti? 👟

Imagine a place where you can wander through nature and immerse yourself in a sea of orange-and-red goodness.

Turn those dreams into reality at Eastwoodhill Arboretum - right now its golden season with the leaves of their maples, oaks and poplars turning into a blaze of buttery yellows, deep crimsons, and shimmery bronzes 🧡

You can see why we keep fall-ing for this place 🍂

We’ve lost track of how long we’ve spent staring at these spectacular snaps of Tuamotu Island at sunset 🤤😍

Ka rawe for these shots, 📸

Psst - did you know you can score 10 days off in a row next month by only taking 3 days of annual leave?

That’s 10 days of pure Tairāwhiti goodness when you pop the out-of-office on for 22, 23 & 24 April.

So get that holiday request email over to the boss ASAP, then start planning your April escape 👉 https://www.tairawhitigisborne.co.nz/itineraries/east-coast-explorer-6-days-in-tairawhiti-gisborne/

Surf’s up! And so is the Surf Life Saving New Zealand Nationals this weekend, with over 1200 swimmers, sprinters, paddlers and canoe crews cruising into town for the competition 🏄‍♀️

As you watch all the action unfold at the beach, be sure to take some time to enjoy the rest of the rohe.

🍔 Lunch with a view at Tahu
🍻 Craft brews at Sunshine Brewery
🎶 Live tunes at Smash Palace Bar Gisborne

Who says summer has to end once the kids are back at school and the long weekend blitz has finished?

With the sun still shining bright and warm temperatures hanging around for more - today’s a great day to plan a spontaneous getaway to Gizzy at www.tairawhitigisborne.co.nz 🌞

Flights to Gizzy = booked 🛫🎫

Accommodation = sorted 🏨🛌

Next step = grab your Neat Places guide!

Jam packed with the top spots to eat, drink, shop, and explore - you can pick up a copy from the isite cafés in the city.

Can’t wait until you land to have a read? Treat yourself to a sneak peek over on their website 👉 https://neatplaces.co.nz/places/gisborne

Foodies - you won’t want to scroll past this one 😋

Out East, your tastebuds are spoiled for choice. Follow your nose to an outstanding array of local eateries, where fresh and flavoursome are our middle names.

Beachside bagels, classic Kiwi pub grub and seafood freshly caught off the coast - it’s all on the menu here in Tairāwhiti Gisborne.

Hungry for more? Head to our bio to find New Zealand Guide’s top spots to satisfy all your cravings: https://newzealandguide.co/top-places-to-eat-in-tairawhiti-gisborne/

📢 Win the ultimate campervan roadie for two around Tairāwhiti Gisborne, with our pals at CamperMate! 🚌🌅

This prize is packed full of the best experiences and campsites around State Highway 35, including:

🗺 A 7-day Maui Motorhomes hire
⛺ Accommodation at Tirohanga Beach Motor Camp, Te Araroa Holiday Park, Waikanae Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park and Eastwoodhill Camp
🚤 Epic activities like Motu River Jet Tours, Dive Tatapouri, The Gisborne Railbike Adventure and Eastwoodhill Arboretum

Enter here for your chance to win - https://campermate.com/en/tairawhitigisborneroadtrip - the lucky winner will be drawn on March 4th!

Where’s your go-to date spot in Gizzy?

🍿 Double date at Dome Bar and Cinema?
⛺ Glamping getaway at Tatapouri Bay?
🥂 A couple of Chardonnays at Matawhero Wines?
🌳 A scenic stroll at Eastwoodhill Arboretum?

Check out Tairāwhiti’s romantic side this Valentine’s Day 💛

www.tairawhitigisborne.co.nz/wine-dine/top-local-faves-for-date-nights/

Summer’s here - time to go alfresco!

Pull up a chair in a sunny courtyard or deck and enjoy some local food & wine with a side of sunshine 🌞

Time to get that next outdoor dining date in the diary!