Welcome to the land that is first to meet the sun every day. Home to majestic views, local wines, cultural spots and glorious sunrises, Gisborne offers a lot of variety for a winter getaway. Whether you’re travelling with your family, friends, partner, or just with yourself, the Gisborne region will welcome you with good food, wine, and a spectacular sunrise.
Start the day at East Cape Lighthouse Gisborne is also known as Tairāwhiti, which means “the coast upon which the sun shines across the water”. In the north of Gisborne, East Cape is the first place in the world to say hello to the sun every day. With a picturesque view of the horizon from the iconic East Cape Lighthouse, enjoy a perfectly slow start to your day while watching the sunrise.
You can also (quite literally) take your experience to the next level by climbing 700 steps up to the lighthouse. Your reward? Far-reaching and breathtaking views. Read more: Lower prices, fewer crowds, why The Great Ocean Road is the best place to visit in winter Learn about Maui in Maunga Hikurangi If you’d rather welcome the morning with a low-energy activity, a guided tour to the sacred Maunga Hikurangi is one for the books.
Led via a 4WD UTV ride, you’ll be transported to the sacred mountain of the Ngāti Porou people, and once atop, you will visit the “Te Takapau-o-Maui”, a revered site where nine Māori carvings tell the stories of Polynesian adventurer Maui. While learning about Maui and his many deeds, you wi.