What to do in Gisborne

Gisborne is a prosperous, vibrant, sunny port city. Gisborne's Waikanae Beach has attracted surfers since the 1960s. Grapes are grown in vast quantities and Gisborne has consistently won awards for some of the best wines in the country. The Tairawhiti Heritage Trails take in many historic sites. Two museums also preserve this region's rich European and Maori cultural heritage with Wyllie Cottage being the oldest surviving European house in Gisborne. The large Olympic pool complex will provide hours of play for the children and a dive pool and other water activities will keep adults challenged. Eastwoodhill Arboretum is home to New Zealand's largest and finest collection of exotic trees and shrubs with walking tracks for all levels of fitness. Vineyard tours are popular, as are the dining venues throughout the city.