The Riverhouse
Food scene
Gisborne Farmers' Market
Stout StreetGreat local organic produce/products
The Rivers Restaurant and Bar
1 Gladstone RdGood value for money.
Flagship Eatery
14 Childers RdBreakfast
Ormond Road cafe
78 Ormond RdBreakfast, lunch 7 min walk from The Riverhouse
Raglan Roast Gizzy
116 Wainui RdGreat coffee
Crawford Road Kitchen
50 EsplanadeGreat for sharing plates
VERY popular. Great to dine in in summer. 10 min walk from The Riverhouse
19 locals recommend
Neighbourhood Pizzeria
57 Ballance StVERY popular. Great to dine in in summer. 10 min walk from The Riverhouse
Sunshine Brewery
49 Awapuni RdLocal craft Beers, Cider and Wines
Willy's Dairy
50 Ormond RdWe recommend the ice creams, Great value for money! 2 min walk.
Wrights Vineyard & Winery
1093 Wharerata RdMatawhero Wines
189 Riverpoint RdGreat wine, Great food. Booking recommended
Bushmere Estate
166 Main RdBridge Estate Vineyard and Accommodation
16 Riverpoint RdNeighbourhoods
One of the oldest suburbs in Gisborne. Larger older homes amid tree-lined streets. Quiet and within walking distance to town, restaurants and cafes. Local mountian bike track is located in Whataupoko.
Whataupoko
One of the oldest suburbs in Gisborne. Larger older homes amid tree-lined streets. Quiet and within walking distance to town, restaurants and cafes. Local mountian bike track is located in Whataupoko.
City/town information
From sacred mountains to the shores of the vast Pacific Ocean, Tairāwhiti Gisborne is a stunning and unique corner of Aotearoa made for discovery. Tairāwhiti is a significant region steeped in New Zealand culture and history.
As the first place in the world to see the sunrise each day, there’s plenty of time to explore unspoilt beaches and flourishing vineyards, connect with the welcoming people of this land and discover New Zealand in a whole new light. With a calendar of year-round entertainment and experiences to delight you, the land of the first light is a fun-filled destination that offers something for everyone. Explore some of the top things to do in Gisborne
https://www.tairawhitigisborne.co.nz/see-and-do/once-in-a-lifetime/
7 locals recommend
Gisborne
From sacred mountains to the shores of the vast Pacific Ocean, Tairāwhiti Gisborne is a stunning and unique corner of Aotearoa made for discovery. Tairāwhiti is a significant region steeped in New Zealand culture and history.
As the first place in the world to see the sunrise each day, there’s plenty of time to explore unspoilt beaches and flourishing vineyards, connect with the welcoming people of this land and discover New Zealand in a whole new light. With a calendar of year-round entertainment and experiences to delight you, the land of the first light is a fun-filled destination that offers something for everyone. Explore some of the top things to do in Gisborne
https://www.tairawhitigisborne.co.nz/see-and-do/once-in-a-lifetime/
Sightseeing
Eastwoodhill Arboretum
2392 Wharekopae Rd
Kaiti Hill Walk
9 Ranfurly StGreat view to see the city day or night
Traveler advice
Book before you go
Tandem Railbike Cycle - https://www.railbikes.nz
Book early - busy during summer months
Getting around
We are walking distance to town, cafes, restaurants
Cycleway/Walkway will take you around the edge of the city alongside the rivers and eventually the beachfront boardwalk.
Kaiti Hill is good for a walk around or up and over for those a little more energetic.
Mountian bike track is a 5 min ride from The Riverhouse.
Book before you go
Feed the stingrays - https://www.divetatapouri.com/
A must do - book early