Gisborne

Historic First Landing

Young Nick, on his way to Tahiti, spotted New Zealand in October 1769. This spot is now known as Young Nicks Head, although some say that what he spotted was the inner ranges. Captain Cook then landed at Kaiti Beach, where in an earlier time the Maori Waka, Horouta, also came ashore.

First to See the sun

From Kaiti Hill you will have magnificent views of Gisborne, Waikanae Beach to Young Nicks Head, and in the early morning be the fist person in the world to see the new sunrise of the day. Originally Call Turanga, like Tauranga in the Bay of Plenty, it was to confusing for the early settlers and so in 1870 the name was changed to Gisborne, after SR William Gisborne.

Surfs Up

The Gisborne area on the East coast, while not returning much for Capt. Cook who called it Poverty Bay, now produces good Food, Wine and Surf. Many Beaches along the coast, like Wainui are world famous for good surfing. Also a little north the scenes from Whale Riders will become realistic in every way.

Scenic Wonders

While the "Eastwoodhill Arboretum" is a world renowned tree and shrub collection in a rambling park on the road to Rere, more scenic wonders lie hidden inland of Gisborne. A visit to Matawai and a stay overnight will give you time to see the magnificent Motu Falls and catch some history of this forgotten area.

Gisborne Continued

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