About Gisborne
First city in the world to see the light of each new day, Gisborne offers one of the warmest climates in New Zealand. It was also the first place that Captain James Cook set foot ashore in 1769, whereupon he named the area Poverty Bay. When you fly into the region, you can get into a Budget car rental at Gisborne Airport, which will put you on the road for a great adventure.
The stretch of rocky coast just up the road from Gisborne is one of the few areas in New Zealand which still welcomes freedom camping – where you can pitch a tent by the side of the road for free. For those who like a more refined experience, Gisborne also offers an abundance of local wineries that consistently win awards for some of the best wines in the country.
The port city also provides local seafood delicacies at picturesque waterfront restaurants, and excellent surfing can be enjoyed at Gisborne’s Wainui beach.
Gisborne road trips
Driving the East Cape from Opotiki to Gisborne is an epic journey through some of the most awe-inspiring landscapes in New Zealand. Along the way you will discover the first landing points of Captain James Cook in his ship, the Endeavour, and also see many traditional Maori Marae that offer a cultural insight that has remained vibrant for hundreds of years.
Flights
Air New Zealand not only provide New Zealand’s best range of domestic flights but they also offer international trips to and from Australia, the South West Pacific, Asia, North America, Europe and all the way up to the United Kingdom.
Further information
Find out more on what to see and do in the Gisborne district. We also have information on specific road trips all over the Gisborne and Eastland regions.
Information supplied by aatravel.co.nz
Accommodation
You will find a whole lot of travel information and tips about Gisborne accommodation on aatravel.co.nz, which has a huge range of Hotels, Motels (Self-Contained), Bed & Breakfasts, Holiday Parks, Backpackers and Deluxe rooms available, which you can book simply by using their website.