Places To Visit In Gisborne

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Compact but entertaining museum

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Just north of Gisborne is one of nature’s most amusing phenomena - The Rere Rockslide, also called Nature's slip and slide. It is a naturally-occurring water slide occurring naturally. It is a result of the natural flow of the river over the rocks beneath it. The Rere Rockslide is a gift of nature for adventurous people and is sure to set the pulses of adventure-seekers racing

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The Kaiti Hill or Titirangi Reserve is a hill in Gisborne city of New Zealand. The height of this hill is about 130 metres. The Kaiti Hill or Titirangi Reserve is one of the most sought after viewpoints in Gisborne. This hill is highly valued for recreation and tourism. It has great historical and cultural importance also. There are four viewpoints on top of the hill.

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Artefacts of an older time

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East Cape Lighthouse is the easternmost lighthouse of New Zealand and is the perfect place to witness the first sunrise of the world from New Zealand. The lighthouse is managed by computers directly from Maritime New Zealand's office in Wellington. East Cape lighthouse is a cast-iron cylindrical tower, that has a balcony and lantern. The tower is white coloured with a black lantern roof. The height of the tower is 15 metres (49 ft), though it is at an elevation of 154metres (505 ft) above the sea level.

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Bushmere Estate located in Gisborne, New Zealand, is a 100% family-owned vineyard. David and Shona Egan have been growing grapes for over 40 years in this estate, which is now listed as one of the top 2 vineyards in Gisborne. The estate has transformed over time, in response to the changing industry, and has evolved from growing bulk grapes to now growing quality world-class wines. The area in which today's estate is located in was called "Bushmere" in the old maps and that is how the estate got its name. The Bushmere Estate logo represents the three elements crucial to the growth of the vineyard - earth, sun and water.

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The Rere falls on the Wharekopae river is a waterfall measuring just 5-metre height and about 20 metres or 66 feet wide. This waterfall presents a spectacular view. It is really charming and this waterfall has a picturesque surrounding of farmland. It is a large picnic spot and a small beautiful swimming hole close by. It is very popular among visitors over the summers. One can walk behind the waters on slippery rocks but should do so with the utmost care as the wet rocks will be slippery.

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Wine tasting and beautiful views

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Situated in New Zealand, Eastwoodhill Arboretum was founded by Douglas Cook in the year 1910. The mission of the Eastwoodhill Arboretum is to develop and exhibit diverse plant species that would contribute to global ecology and preservation. It aims to preserve the endangered species of trees and carry out research to educate people about the same. This Arboretum also organises activities like the Daffodil Day, Gibbs Farm Sculpture Tour, Botanical Gardens Day, Teddy Bear’s Picnic and the Trail Run Series to attract visitors. The massive arboretum supports 131 hectares of exotic and indigenous trees, shrubs and climbers. To name a few, trees like Scarlet Oak, Coastal Redwood, Serbian Spruce and Orange Bark Myrtle are found here. Eastwoodhill Arboretum is also home to Piwakawaka, Tui, Kotare, Ruru, Koekoea and many other birds that thrive in harmony here. Walking down the tracks here is a visual treat as you witness trees of different origins, sizes and amazing colours.

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A local, regional museum that has strong ties to New Zealand history, the Tairawhiti museum is widely popular for its innovativeness and creative content. Located ahead of the CBD, across the Peel Street Bridge, the museum is innately patriotic in essence and guarantees you the raw, local and indigenous feel of the place. It is culturally informative and is a go-to place if you are touring New Zealand with your family and kids.

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Poverty Bay is also known as Tūranganui-a-Kiwa, which means “the great standing place of Kiwa”. It is the largest bay in New Zealand’s North Island which stretches from Young Nick’s Head to Tuaheni Point. Poverty Bay lies between the East Cape and the Mahia Peninsula. North and south, the district consists of hills, and a circle of hills bounds the interior. The climate resembles that of Hawke’s Bay and Nelson but is warmer at all seasons. Rain is more equally distributed than in Napier.

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Morere Springs is not just famous for the hot springs but also for its scenic reserve that is accessible by a lot of different walking tracks. Located 40 kilometres to the north-east of Wairoa and 60 kilometres to the south-west of Gisborne, Morere Hot Springs is a 363-hectare reserve. It is one of the last remaining tracts of coastal native forest on the east coast. Surrounded by beautiful trees and a ton of rain forest, Morere Hot Springs is a hot pool under shelter predominantly for the purpose of relaxation. It also gives a good opportunity to socialize with other people. It consists of 8 pools, each with different temperatures.

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Mount Hikurangi is the highest non-volcanic mountain of North Island that witnesses sunrise at the very first place. It is located in the Tairawhiti region, scaling up to 1,754 metres. The mountain is a sacred place for the Ngati Porou people. They believe that Mount Hikurangi was the first point to emerge from the sea when Māui fished up the North Island. The mountain is a rugged place which also has the remains of the Maui’s canoe, Nukutaimemeha, that was traditionally used in the famous fishing trip.

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Gisborne is famous for wine, delicious food and most importantly, surf beaches. With nearly 3500 kilometres of coastline, surfing in Gisborne is something one wouldn’t want to miss. The very first city in the whole world to greet the sun every morning is Gisborne, hence surfing early in the morning will be an unforgettable experience. The East Coast area is said to have the most consistent surf in New Zealand.

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To watch the first sunrise on Earth is a charm in itself and Gisborne in New Zealand takes this honour to greet the first rays every day. Although the Independent State of Samoa is the first country to welcome a new day, Gisborne is still the first city to witness the first sunrise and was often dubbed as the place “First to See the Light” until recently. The city of Gisborne is laced with beautiful sandy beaches and magical views of the Pacific Ocean, thereby offering great spots to witness the sun rise here.

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The East Coast Museum of Technology is owned and run by a Non-profit Organisation. The East Coast Museum of Technology is one of the most interesting places to visit in Gisborne. It is more like an exhibition than a museum as it consists of a varied collection of several antique pieces like old machinery, old cameras, old cycles, old trucks, old cars and everything else you can imagine. There are also old WWII military vehicles, agricultural equipment (tractors), horse-drawn vehicles, stationary engines, domestic kitchen and households, and old fire engine trucks which the kids are allowed to climb into.