Gisborne, Coastal city on North Island, New Zealand.
Located at the eastern edge of North Island, Gisborne extends across flat coastal areas and hilly inland regions where several rivers meet the Pacific Ocean.
Captain James Cook landed at Kaiti Beach in October 1769, marking the first European arrival that led to interactions between British sailors and local Māori people.
The Tairāwhiti Museum displays regional Māori artifacts and historical collections, representing the heritage of local tribes including Te Whānau-a-Kai and Ngaariki Kaiputahi.
Gisborne Airport maintains regular connections with major New Zealand cities, while the port handles fishing vessels and substantial log exports throughout the year.
The geographical position of Gisborne makes it the first city in the world to see the sunrise each new day, due to its eastern location.
Location: Gisborne District
Website: http://www.gdc.govt.nz
Website: http://gdc.govt.nz
GPS coordinates: -38.66133,178.02065
Latest update: July 3, 2025 03:07
Eastwoodhill Arboretum
28.3 km
Puhi Kai Iti / Cook Landing Site
1.6 km
Gisborne City Vintage Railway
1.2 km
Rere Rock Slide Waterfall
39.9 km
Tolaga Bay Wharf
40.4 km
Rere Falls
38.3 km
Holy Trinity Church Hall
360 m
Masonic Hotel
844 m
Tairāwhiti Museum
756 m
Wyllie Cottage
759 m
Wi Pere Monument
852 m
Albert Buildings
747 m
Te Rau Kahikatea
258 m
Waikanae Beach
1.3 km
Gisborne Herald Building
802 m
Holy Trinity Church
383 m
Gisborne Cenotaph
1.1 km
AMP Building
580 m
Railway Bridge
1.1 km
Sled House
735 m
Kelvin Rise
703 m
Peel Street Bridge
771 m
Public Trust Building
945 m
Gisborne Amateur Operatic Society Building
616 m
Coronation Building
901 m
Townley Building
708 m
New Zealand Insurance Building
909 m
Masonic Hotel Historic Area
815 mReviews
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