Top Things to do in Gisborne
Top 10 Budget-friendly Things to do in Gisborne, North Island
Discover the best top things to do in Gisborne, New Zealand including Saint Mary's Church, Tairawhiti Museum, Gisborne i-SITE Mini Golf, Muirs Bookshop, Kaiti Hill, Sunshine Brewery & Taproom, Titirangi Domain, Gray's Bush Scenic Reserve Walks, Oneroa cycleway/ walkway, East Coast Museum of Technology.
Restaurants in Gisborne
1. Saint Mary's Church
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 47 reviews
Reviewed By NZMacLeods - Waiuku, New Zealand
This church doesn't look like too much outside, still nice, but inside is beautiful. Def worth a stop to take a peek and see the beautiful windows and carvings.
2. Tairawhiti Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 179 reviews
Tairawhiti Museum and Art Gallery has a reputation as one of the most innovative regional museums in New Zealand. Our vision is to be an integral part of the Tairawhiti community and to stimulate passion for the stories of our region. Entry is free for local residents and $5 for visitors. Entry is free for children 12 years and under and Friends of the Museum. The Exhibit Cafe is open for lunches, brunches, morning and afternoon teas. A wide menu is available and changes with the seasons. The cafe is open from 9am - 1.30pm Monday to Friday, and 9.30am - 1pm on Saturdays. The Tairawhiti Museum shop stocks a high-quality range of gifts. We pride ourselves on supporting local artists and makers.
Reviewed By MurrayN41 - Wellington, New Zealand
Lots of interesting exhibits to wonder around and I particularly liked the area dedicated to local artists.
3. Gisborne i-SITE Mini Golf
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 23 reviews
Mini Golf is a fun and inexpensive way for the family to spend quality time or for friends to hang out together. Our fees are just $6 per person or 4 people for $20. Open during i-SITE hours or you can even hire the Mini Golf course for private functions after hours! Birthday parties, work functions, fundraisers, email us to find out more.
Reviewed By AnnaNZPorirua - Porirua, New Zealand
Had a great time at the mini golf course today which always brings out the competitive nature in our family. Great course with some tricky holes that confounded our usual winner. Very good price $20 for our family of 4
4. Muirs Bookshop
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 24 reviews
Opening in 1905 Muirs Bookshop is New Zealand's oldest operating bookshop. Set in a long, narrow colonial building the shop is full of the very best literature for adults and children. The many thousands of books are accompanied by a large selection of magazines, cards, wrap and some games.
Reviewed By jahill128
I loved the selection of unusual books in the children's section. The cafe was great. We all enjoyed our cake choices. Definitely worth a visit.
5. Kaiti Hill
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 46 reviews
Reviewed By 546sherrid - Gisborne, New Zealand
Few minutes drive from centre of town, playground for the kids on the way up (no toilet though), when you get to the top you can see the whole town and more. Great place for a photo. Carry on for a nice drive up and over the hill down the other side. One way road. Worth the trip. Beautiful views.
6. Sunshine Brewery & Taproom
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 76 reviews
Inspired by Gisborne’s notoriously long summers and legendary surf breaks, Sunshine is a boutique brewery from the East Coast that celebrates the important things in life: sun, surf, mates and good beer. Since 1989, we’ve been brewing top quality beers for top quality people.
Reviewed By winbin1
Awesome buzzy vibe , delicious pizza , and divine beers to sample in the lovely hot gisborne weather . We did a tasting paddle , all were great beers . Staff were very friendly and knowledgeable about all the beers .
7. Titirangi Domain
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 32 reviews
Reviewed By MargaretG1897 - Auckland Central, New Zealand
Well worth a trip to the top, you can drive up , good parking at the top , only one way up , go up Queens Rd .lots of people walking and running ,
8. Gray's Bush Scenic Reserve Walks
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 24 reviews
Always check the website for changes that might affect your trip.
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.
9. Oneroa cycleway/ walkway
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 22 reviews
Reviewed By EricaA269 - Nelson, New Zealand
Hire a bike (Cycling Gisborne) and ride along the board walk, then bike thru the dunes on the 4WD track (particulalry if you have an ebike!). A beautiful long beach. A beautiful flat boardwalk. Lots to see and watch (surfies, ships etc)
10. East Coast Museum of Technology
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 50 reviews
The East Coast Museum of Technology displays and demonstrates historic artifacts from the Gisborne District. We showcase technology and its development relevant to Gisborne and the surrounding area. ECMoT has a varied collection of items that will suit a range of interests. There's always something new to discover.
Reviewed By Wowzap - Pirongia, New Zealand
We hadn’t planned to stop here, but with some time to spare in Gizzy, we thought we’d visit. We were blown away by the sheer amount of artefacts here - from literally all sectors of everyday life of our recent past. Memory lane, good and bad, inspiring and interesting. Highly recommend.
