Top Things to do in Gisborne Region
Top Hotels in Gisborne Region
What to do and see in Gisborne Region, North Island: The Best Free Things to do
Discover the best top things to do in Gisborne Region, New Zealand including Bushmere Estate, Cooks Cove Walkway, Saint Mary's Church, Makorori Beach, Mahia Peninsula, Matawhero Wines, Millton Vineyards & Winery, Rere Rockslide, East Cape Lighthouse, Tolaga Bay Historic Wharf.
Restaurants in Gisborne Region
1. Bushmere Estate
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 79 reviews
Reviewed By BexMay_12 - Wellington, New Zealand
Came for lunch and a wine tasting and wow! Pork belly was amazing, wine was fabulous and service was great! Brought two bottles to enjoy at home. A must stop winery in Gisborne!
2. Cooks Cove Walkway
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 63 reviews
Always check the website for changes that might affect your trip.
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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. Matawhero Wines
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 68 reviews
Only a 10 minute drive south of Gisborne city on SH2, the Matawhero Cellar Door faithfully portrays the history of our winery. Come and enjoy gourmet platters and wine tasting nestled amongst the vines and olive trees or enjoy a game of petonque. A highlight to our cellar door is to explore the underground cellar which is home to many older vintage Matawhero wines, as well as other iconic New Zealand wine producers.
Reviewed By bianca5699 - Tauranga, New Zealand
A lovely setting for lunch and wine tasting with outdoor seating under trees and indoor in a unique cottage. Wines were all good too. Service was friendly but there were no one to one explanations which you get with most wine tasting trips. However we preferred this and were given full written info to read at our leisure. We didn’t try the platters so not sure what they were like but the place was busy and the food we saw looked good.
7. Millton Vineyards & Winery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 53 reviews
We will be closed for Christmas day, Boxing Day, New Years day and the 2nd of January 2020. The Millton Vineyard’s three individual Gisborne vineyards; Opou, Te Arai and the Clos de Ste. Anne are located in Manutuke. The unique character of the appellation is its proximity to the influence of the Pacific Ocean together with the geologically youthful sedimentary soils. Cooling sea breezes keep the climate friendly and temperate in high summer. Traditional viticulture is practiced in all vineyards and all are dry-farmed, with no insecticide, herbicide, systemic fungicide or soluble fertilisers used.
Reviewed By R298YWpetert
Small and really authentic winery experience. Had a tasing and really enjoyed the vino and local knowledge shared. There was a family picnic day and it felt so welcoming and casual. The chardonnay was world class. Also try the Chenin blanc. Could have spent all afternoon there.
8. Rere Rockslide
9. East Cape Lighthouse
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 275 reviews
Reviewed By rochellel540 - Napier, New Zealand
Great excursion to the Light house - thoroughly enjoyed. Got a decent work out running to the top, Great ride out - saw a couple of seals on the way!
10. Tolaga Bay Historic Wharf
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 195 reviews
Reviewed By HiccupHickey - Opotiki, New Zealand
Beautiful wharf set amongst stunning cliffs and views if the coast. Well worth a stop to stroll the entirety of the wharf. Wear your togs so you can jump off the wharf at the end (safely) as there is a ladder to climb back up. Worth taking some fishing rods too if you have a chance. Can also reccomend the little food truck at the start, had some great cheezy wheezy :)
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