Your guide to Gizzy
Sightseeing
Incredible views at all times of day, and our favorite place in the world to catch a sun rise
Makorori headland
Incredible views at all times of day, and our favorite place in the world to catch a sun rise
A forest like no other! Stunning exotic plantings with a fascinating history, make for a great spot for a short stroll or a long walk
39 locals recommend
Eastwoodhill Arboretum
2392 Wharekopae RdA forest like no other! Stunning exotic plantings with a fascinating history, make for a great spot for a short stroll or a long walk
Dome Cinema
38 Childers RdQuirky films and an incredible atmosphere at this boutique cinema
Best beach in Gizzy (in our biased opinion). Safe to swim if it's flat, and world class surfing if conditions are right.
11 locals recommend
Wainui Beach
Best beach in Gizzy (in our biased opinion). Safe to swim if it's flat, and world class surfing if conditions are right.
Surfing with Sarah Gisborne Surf Lessons
Salisbury RoadDive Tatapouri
Clamber out on the reef and feed stingrays - a classic Gizzy experience
A first of its kind adventure, exploring the remote abandoned rail line south of town.
12 locals recommend
The Gisborne Railbike Adventure
A first of its kind adventure, exploring the remote abandoned rail line south of town.
An east coast icon! We recommend full length togs or a wetsuit, and something to slide on, like a boogie board. Not for the faint of heart!
28 locals recommend
Rere Rockslides
Wharekopae RoadAn east coast icon! We recommend full length togs or a wetsuit, and something to slide on, like a boogie board. Not for the faint of heart!
About 45 minutes North is a historic Walkway in the beautiful Coastal town of Tolaga Bay. If you're feeling adventurous, you can jump off the end and collect mussels from the wharf's pillars
22 locals recommend
Tolaga Bay Wharf
160 Wharf RdAbout 45 minutes North is a historic Walkway in the beautiful Coastal town of Tolaga Bay. If you're feeling adventurous, you can jump off the end and collect mussels from the wharf's pillars
Beautiful Walkway to a secluded bay. Worth tying into a visit to the Tolaga Bay wharf
13 locals recommend
Cooks Cove Walkway
128 Wharf RdBeautiful Walkway to a secluded bay. Worth tying into a visit to the Tolaga Bay wharf
Tairāwhiti Museum
10 Stout StFantastic museum and a good option for a rainy day
Panoramic views over the city, extensive walking tracks and a cool playground!
23 locals recommend
Titirangi
Panoramic views over the city, extensive walking tracks and a cool playground!
Eat
Zephyr Wainui
4 Oneroa RdGreat coffee and plant based snacks. Highly recommend their alfajor!
Tatapouri Bay Coffee
516 Whangara RdCrawford Road Kitchen
50 EsplanadeOne of the best fine dining experiences in the region.
Flagship Eatery
14 Childers RdAwesome breakfast/lunch spot with iconic bao buns
Ussco Bar & Bistro
16 Childers RdA local favorite! Great pizza, good beer and a charming courtyard
19 locals recommend
Neighbourhood Pizzeria
57 Ballance StA local favorite! Great pizza, good beer and a charming courtyard
Drink
Sunshine Brewery
49 Awapuni RdA junkyard themed bar that is often host to great local music. It's been previously named NZ's best live music venue for good reason
20 locals recommend
Smash Palace
24 Banks StA junkyard themed bar that is often host to great local music. It's been previously named NZ's best live music venue for good reason
Beautiful local winery. You can also cycle here along the Waipaoa Stopbank trail, which makes for a great day out.
14 locals recommend
Matawhero Wines
189 Riverpoint RdBeautiful local winery. You can also cycle here along the Waipaoa Stopbank trail, which makes for a great day out.