Gisborne: all 10 tours and excursions for your cruise

Summer’s calm reveals the classic beauty of Gisborne’s Poverty Bay Harbour. So will this 1.25-hour cruise aboard the MV Takitimu. A heritage vessel built in the early 1920s, the Takitimu is believed to be the oldest pilot vessel in New Zealand still in active operation. A stout yet graceful pilot/tug working boat, her crisp white planking, teak brightwork, and original fixtures and fittings have been painstakingly restored to proper shipshape by a group of volunteers who adopted...

The Golden Age of rail travel is celebrated on one of the last steam trains in New Zealand-the sole surviving WA Class locomotive. Steam Train Ride to Muriwai A short shuttle ride from the pier brings you to the station where you will be welcomed aboard one of the restored, heritage carriages for a memorable 40-minute steam train ride down the picturesque Poverty Bay coastline to Muriwai. Travel past the Captain Cook Statue, view samples of the produce grown in this fertile area and views...

Experience the rustic beauty and charm of Gisborne City in a unique new way during this scenic and invigorating bicycle excursion.Gisborne City, Bicycle Tour, Light Refreshments Receive your safety briefing and bicycling instructions, don your safety helmet and high-visibility vest, and begin your guided, approximately 6.5-mile (about ten-kilometre) bicycling adventure through charming Gisborne, a beloved vacation town renowned for its rustic charm. Peddle your comfortable touring cycle through the...

The Golden Age of rail travel is celebrated on one of the last steam trains in New Zealand-the sole surviving WA Class locomotive. A short walk from the pier brings you to the station where you will be welcomed aboard one of the restored, heritage carriages for a memorable 40-minute steam train ride down the picturesque Poverty Bay coastline to Muriwai. You will travel past the Captain Cook Statue, view samples of the produce grown in this fertile area and views across to your ship and Young Nick's...

Explore the abundant, diverse flora and bird species of New Zealand during this picturesque, half-day excursion to the spectacular Eastwoodhill Arboretum. Depart the pier for the scenic, approximately 45-minute drive through idyllic farmland and expansive vineyards en route to the Eastwoodhill Arboretum, created by William Douglas Cook. Part of the National Arboretum of New Zealand Eastwoodhill is home to the largest collection of Northern Hemisphere flora in the Southern Hemisphere....

Explore the abundant, diverse flora and bird species of New Zealand during this picturesque, half-day excursion to the spectacular Eastwoodhill Arboretum. Gisborne, Eastwoodhill ArboretumDepart the pier for a scenic 45-minute drive through picturesque farmland and expansive vineyards en route to one of New Zealand’s botanical treasures—Eastwoodhill Arboretum, the National Arboretum of New Zealand. Founded by visionary William Douglas Cook, Eastwoodhill spans 324 acres (131 hectares)...

Discover the spectacular beauty and landmarks of Gisborne during this panoramic orientation drive. Gisborne, Sightseeing Drive, Captain Cook Landing SpotDepart the pier with your driver-guide for the scenic, approximately 1.5-hour drive through sunny Gisborne, a pleasant way to spend the day taking in the best of the city's most popular attractions and coastal sights. New Zealand's most easterly city, Gisborne played an important role in European history, as it was here that Captain James...

Experience this interactive reef tour that immerses you in the dynamic marine ecosystem that surrounds the waters of New Zealand's East Coast. Explore Tatapouri Bay, home to stingrays (whai), eagle rays and other reef dwellers, on this fascinating and educational tour.Tatapouri Bay, Wainui BeachBoard a comfortable motor coach with your driver-guide and travel north along the Pacific Coast highway to your coastal destination, Tatapouri Bay, enjoying views of Wainui Beach along the way. Only 30-minutes...

Nestled on the most easterly tip of New Zealand's North Island, Gisborne's wine region is celebrated for classic Chardonnays. Your half-day tour visits two family-owned businesses, shining examples of Gisborne's wine renaissance. Bushmere EstateDepart the pier area with your driver-guide onboard a comfortable motor coach and set off through the verdant hills of Gisborne's wine region. Located in the Central Valley region of Gisborne, Bushmere Estate is a family-owned winery, growing...

Just a short drive away, yet worlds apart from Gisborne city life, explore Waipura Station, a sprawling 2,100 acre (849 hectare) working sheep and beef farm in a rural setting. Watch a sheep shearing demonstration and see the ranch hands herd the sheep alongside their working dogs. Enjoy morning tea and experience what the Kiwi considers a classic meal break between breakfast and lunch.Waipura Station Travel by mini-coach with your driver-guide to an idyllic destination to experience the lives of...