Top Things to do in Gisborne Region
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Things to do in Gisborne Region, North Island: The Best Nature & Parks
Discover the best top things to do in Gisborne Region, New Zealand including Cooks Cove Walkway, Makorori Beach, Waikereru, Mahia Peninsula, Waikanae Beach Playground, Eastwoodhill Arboretum, Rere Rockslide, Rere Falls, Gray's Bush Scenic Reserve Walks, Te Kuri Farm Walkway.
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1. Cooks Cove Walkway
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 63 reviews
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Reviewed By NZMacLeods - Waiuku, New Zealand
This is a great walk, allow time to soak up the view and maybe swim at the other end. It is up and down then up and down on the back. It was very hot when we walked so built up a sweat! Def take water with you. The views are stunning and worth the climb. You can walk a little way and just get to the lookout if you don't want to walk the whole way. If you climb around the rocks at the Hole in The Rock you can see the wharf.
2. Makorori Beach
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By TWgo - Wellington, New Zealand
Every morning, all year round, surfers gather here around sunrise to catch the first rays and the first waves of the new day. Even for those of us who drive past here often, we never grow tired of the stunning view looking out over the sea.
3. Waikereru
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
We offer a personalised ride through the beautiful New Zealand countryside. The ride takes you up to one of the higher points in Gisborne where the views can be enjoyed with a leisurely lunch. Ride back to the homestead and relax in the tranquillity of Waikereru. This is a chance to really unwind and enjoy an evening accompanied by local food and wine. We also offer multi-day rides by arrangement.
4. Mahia Peninsula
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 14 reviews
Reviewed By KBNZ666 - Perth, Australia
This was one of my favourite places to visit while growing up. My family would go swimming and fishing here, for walks around the rock pools, shell collecting at Mahunga beach, and fish n chips at Mahia Beach. I love seeing the bach's with their characteristics.
5. Waikanae Beach Playground
6. Eastwoodhill Arboretum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 103 reviews
Reviewed By LouiseChristine - Auckland, New Zealand
Peaceful place. Loved walking amongst the vast array of tall trees with their colourful Autumn leaves. Accommodation is clean & all inside, so it's very easy to access shared kitchen, bathrooms etc. Lovely area for eating outside. Friendly helpful staff. I'm keen to come back again. Nice for all ages, kids included, with a room for kids to do drawings/ educational experiences about plants. Reasonable gift shop., although I think there is a market there for someone to sell current beautiful photos of the trees in full colour, eg poster size. Needs a cafe!! Would be ideal after a walk to come back to a cafe. The grounds are not what I'd call, highly manicured, and some water features aren't working anymore but perhaps funding isn't what it used to be. Certainly these things didn't detract from my experience of the Arboretum and I've already recommended it to friends.
7. Rere Rockslide
8. Rere Falls
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 106 reviews
Reviewed By valandrobw - Carterton, New Zealand
Went to visit these falls today and was blown away. They are fantastic, such power. Well worth the drive. Highly recommended and if your brave you can do the rock slide. Great place to picnic and loos available. DO IT
9. Gray's Bush Scenic Reserve Walks
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 24 reviews
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Reviewed By genns2013 - Hamilton, New Zealand
Beautiful reserve. Not far out of town either. Three track options depending on what you want to do (wheelchair/pram option if you’ve got one with you). Takes about 40-60mins in total if you want to do all three. Great for a hot day as you’re in the cool shade of the trees the whole time.
10. Te Kuri Farm Walkway
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 6 reviews
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