Welcome to Gisborne - Top Attractions and Local Culture
Gisborne (Māori: Tūranga-Nui-a-Kiwa "Great standing place of Kiwa") is a city in northeastern New Zealand and the largest settlement in the Gisborne District (or Gisborne Region). It has a population of 37,000 (June 2020). The district council has its headquarters in Whataupoko, in the central city.
Territory is a coastal city located on the eastern headland of the North Island of New Zealand. It lies at the southern end of the Gisborne District and also inside the Bay of Poverty. The Poverty Bay Flats cover the town of Gisborne as well as the surrounding areas of Mākaraka, Matawhero and Ormond where vineyards and farms are prominent. Gisborne is flat towards the coastline, but the interior is wooded and hilly.
Gisborne offers a wide stretch of coastline which includes the white sand beaches of Waikanae and Midway, Kaiti, Sponge Bay, Wainui and Makorori, which are popular for swimming and surfing.
Sometimes referred to as the 'River City', Gisborne is situated at the confluence of the Waimata, Taruheru and Turanganui rivers. At only 1,200 meters long, Turanganui is New Zealand's shortest river.
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Up here we can see beautiful scenery and small villages that are there beautifully,
From breakfast to dinner, Gisborne has many fantastic eateries to excite the senses. Starting with breakfast, brunch or lunch, check out the city’s cozy cafes like Frank and Albie’s (24 Gladstone Road) serving up a creative range of bagels and other cafe delights. The Flagship Eatery (14 Childers Road) is a cool little venue with exposed brick walls, bridge red doors, and a delectable menu of eggs benedict, cajun lemon tofu scramble, and house-made crumpets.
Experience an amazing new cycling adventure on the very scenic 90 kilometers of coastal railway between Gisborne and Wairoa. A totally unique tandem cycle that allows you to pedal side-by-side along the actual rails! No balancing or steering required, just relax and take in our spectacular east coast scenery.
While Gisborne's best restaurants tend towards casual rather than formal dining, Marina Restaurant - run by French chef Stephane Dussau and his partner, Caroline Philp - offers a sumptuous à la carte dinner menu from Tuesday to Saturday, and a casual bistro menu for lunch from Thursday. until Saturday, we can feel the warmth with family and eat food together