Activities and Links

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The following are a list of popular activities and links for people visiting Gisborne.

Arts and Crafts:
Within the city there are several outlets for NZ antiques, local art and memorabilia, while the Ngatapa Valley hosts several craft outlets that can be enjoyed in a half or full day along with wineries and gardens. We thoroughly recommend a visit to Toihoukura, the gallery of the Maori Art School at the local Polytech - Open Mon-Fri, our regional Museum and Art Gallery, and our neighbourhood potter Seymour May.

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Gardens and Arboreta:
A two-minute walk takes you to the riverside Civic Rose Gardens, a 15 minute stroll across the river to the Botanical Gardens with its sister city features from the USA and Japan, and approximately 1/2 hour drive will take you to one of two lovely "tree-gardens" worth visiting - Hackfalls Aboretum and Eastwoodhill Arboretum. In addition, there are several private gardens that may be visited with advanced notice.

Trout Fishing:
We can recommend the services of expert fly-fishing guides to take guests on a wilderness fly-fishing expedition to the rivers or lakes surrounding Gisborne. The season runs from 1 October to 30 June with the best times for fishing generally October/November and February to April. Please contact us for further details and rates.

Ocean Fishing: 
Several local operators can take guest out, with advance notice for a half or full-days fishing for yellowtail kingfish, hapuka, mako shark and other sport and game fishing experiences. 

Helicopter Flights:
Ashworth Helicopters specialise in reasonbly-priced sightseeing trips such as to Mt Hikurangi and Lake Waikaremoana, as well as over the gorgeous coastline. Please advise us if you are interested in taking a flight and we can advise costs and availability. 

Horse Trekking:
Located at Wainui Beach, Waimoana Horse Trekking operate twice-daily 2-hour treks over farmland hills and down to Makarori Beach.  Longer treks on application. We are happy to make a booking for you.

Shark Encounter:
Surfit Shark Cage Experience brings you face to face with mako sharks which cruise and feed within 15 kms of our coast - a unique adrenaline-pumping experience.  Prior bookings essential. Local weather conditions may affect this operation. 

Guided Tours:
Local mini-coach operators provide expertly guided, high-quality tours throughout Eastland. Whatever your interest, we can tailor a day to suit, or join one of the regular district tours.

There is now a chance for Whale Rider fans to visit Whangara, where the movie was filmed, (20 minutes drive north of Gisborne), see the whales and the waka used in the filming and discover the ancient legend of Paikea - The Whale Rider.

Surfing:
Learn to surf or take some coaching from the expert locals. Let a knowledgeable guide take you to the best breaks according to the time of year and weather, with 4WD and boat transport provided if required.

Walks:
There are several available walks in the area from an easy riverside meander to the more strenuous Kaiti Hill for a great panorama of Poverty Bay to Young Nick's Head.  Popular recreational days include tracks such as the 4-wheel bike trail, and the Anaura Bay, Te Kuri Farm and Cook's Cove Walkways (refer Gisborne Area Department of Conservation office.) www.gisborneaccomodation.co.nz  book now  follow link to cedar house at bottom of page

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