The First Light
Food scene
This Cinema / Restaurant is unique and is absolutely mesmerizing. The staff are hilarious and the service is fantastic. The cuisine is lovely too. A great night out only 2 mins drive or 10 mins walk from The First Light.
28 locals recommend
Dome Cinema
38 Childers RdThis Cinema / Restaurant is unique and is absolutely mesmerizing. The staff are hilarious and the service is fantastic. The cuisine is lovely too. A great night out only 2 mins drive or 10 mins walk from The First Light.
Sightseeing
Our kids love this place, and it's right across the road from the beach - perfect day out. Only 2 mins drive from The First Light
7 locals recommend
Waikanae Beach Playground
280 Grey StOur kids love this place, and it's right across the road from the beach - perfect day out. Only 2 mins drive from The First Light
This place is about 40mins drive from The First Light, but worth every minute in the car. You have hot and cold pools along with a breathtaking walk through a native NZ forest to get to the main set of hot pools - either a 30min or 8 min walk is available to get to this gem.
25 locals recommend
Morere Hot Springs
State Highway 2This place is about 40mins drive from The First Light, but worth every minute in the car. You have hot and cold pools along with a breathtaking walk through a native NZ forest to get to the main set of hot pools - either a 30min or 8 min walk is available to get to this gem.
This is a fantastic way to see the area and get's you a bit of exercise too - but don't worry, it's not that hard!
12 locals recommend
The Gisborne Railbike Adventure
This is a fantastic way to see the area and get's you a bit of exercise too - but don't worry, it's not that hard!
Neighbourhoods
Gisborne Airport
5 mins drive from Gisborne Regional airport.
Apart from the legendary surf, this place is only 10 mins drive from The First Light and is a beautiful place to walk or see the first sunrise in the world!
11 locals recommend
Wainui Beach
Apart from the legendary surf, this place is only 10 mins drive from The First Light and is a beautiful place to walk or see the first sunrise in the world!
Traveler advice
Getting around
Walking or taxis are the way to get around if you haven't got any transport of your own.
10-15 mins casual walk to the beach. Well worth either driving or renting a car to see the surrounding areas