Gisborne, New Zealand

[BSR]

Can anyone recommend what to do in Gisborne on our own?   or any tour recommendations?  Thanks

[possum52]

2 hours ago, BSR said:

Can anyone recommend what to do in Gisborne on our own?   or any tour recommendations?  Thanks

Last time we were in Gisborne, we just caught the shuttle from the tender jetty into town and wandered around, There was a market set up with stalls selling souvenirs, including jewellery made from pounamu (greenstone) and there were Maori cultural dance sessions. There is a nice walking path through the park along the river on the town side. None of the excursions really interested us too much. We were back on board for a late lunch. 

[BSR]

10 hours ago, possum52 said:

Last time we were in Gisborne, we just caught the shuttle from the tender jetty into town and wandered around, There was a market set up with stalls selling souvenirs, including jewellery made from pounamu (greenstone) and there were Maori cultural dance sessions. There is a nice walking path through the park along the river on the town side. None of the excursions really interested us too much. We were back on board for a late lunch. 

Thanks for the info. 

[SilvertoGold]

Anyone know where the tender docks? I have map but it is not cruise-oriented!

[possum52]

10 hours ago, SilvertoGold said:

Anyone know where the tender docks? I have map but it is not cruise-oriented!

The tenders dock at a wharf in the marina up from the mouth of the Waimata River on the opposite side from the town centre. There were shuttles from the wharf to the town. 

[SilvertoGold]

5 hours ago, possum52 said:

The tenders dock at a wharf in the marina up from the mouth of the Waimata River on the opposite side from the town centre. There were shuttles from the wharf to the town. 

Thank you, Leigh.  It doesn't look very far, across a bridge. The photos I have seen of the area look like a lovely small town. It is the only "new" port on the HAL cruise we are repeating again this year, so I have it easy in the research department :)  Your info last year was excellent and really appreciated.

[sailingkiwi]

There are some great wines made in the Gisborne area, which is where I would head - maybe for lunch.

[Kiwi Dreamer]

Not sure if you have seen this site 

Top 10 Things To Do in Gisborne | The Road Trip New Zealand

 

Have a great time whatever you do. 

[Travrat]

If you want a nice personal winery visit contact Geoff Wright the owner of a small boutique winery. He picked us up at the tender wharf and gave us a short tour in Gisborne then brought us out to his place for a lovely tasting and cheese plate. Very enjoyable. 
geoff@wrightswines.co.nz