International flights are available to New Zealand(Auckland) and then one must take another plane, bus or car to Gisborne.
Gisborne airport is a domestic airport connected to Auckland and Wellington.
State Highways 35 and 2 lead to Gisborne. The roads are in good condition and one might drive to Gisborne.
Limited train rides are available, offered by the Gisborne City Vintage Railway
InterCity buses connect Auckland to Gisborne
Since public transport is pretty poor in Gisborne one must walk it or rent a car to get around.