Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
( 06-867 2970;
www.surfit.co.nz
;
per person from $310)
Awaken your sense of mortality
with a shark-cage dive with Surfit Charters. Tamer fishing and snorkelling trips also
available.
Walking
There are many kilometres of walks to tackle around Gisborne, starting with a gentle
stroll along the river. The i-SITE can provide you with brochures for the
Historic Walk
and the
Walking Trails of Gisborne City
.
Winding its way through farmland and forest with commanding views, the
Te Kuri
Walkway
(two hours, 5.6km, closed August to October) starts 4km north of town at the
end of Shelley Rd.
Tours
Gisborne Cycle Tour Company
CYCLING
( 06-927 7021;
www.gisbornecycletours.co.nz
; half-/full-day tours from $100/200, freedom hire
per day from $50)
Half-day to multiday guided cycle tours around local sights and further
afield including wineries and Eastwoodhill Aboretum. Cheaper rates for multiday free-
dom bike hire (maps and advice on tap).
Festivals & Events
Feast Gisborne
FOOD, WINE
(
www.feastgisborne.co.nz
)
On October's Labour Day weekend, local winemakers and food-
ies pool talents for Gisborne's food-and-wine fest, held at a local vineyard. Top NZ mu-
sical talent usually makes an appearance. Over-18s only.
Rhythm & Vines
MUSIC, WINE
(
www.rhythmandvines.co.nz
)
A huge event on the music calendar, R&V is a three-day fest-
ival leading up to New Year's Eve, featuring big-time local and international bands and
DJs. Local accommodation feels the sqeeze.
Sleeping
Gisborne YHA
HOSTEL $
