Things to do in Gisborne Region, North Island: The Best Nature & Parks

November 28, 2021 Randal Brittian

Discover the best top things to do in Gisborne Region, New Zealand including Cooks Cove Walkway, Makorori Beach, Waikereru, Mahia Peninsula, Waikanae Beach Playground, Eastwoodhill Arboretum, Rere Rockslide, Rere Falls, Gray's Bush Scenic Reserve Walks, Te Kuri Farm Walkway.
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1. Cooks Cove Walkway

Wharf Road, Tolaga Bay New Zealand +64 6-869 0460 [email protected] http://www.doc.govt.nz/link/9d446d4cc92747daa84391c36472cb8a.aspx
Excellent
79%
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17%
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3%
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5.0 based on 63 reviews

Cooks Cove Walkway

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Reviewed By NZMacLeods - Waiuku, New Zealand

This is a great walk, allow time to soak up the view and maybe swim at the other end. It is up and down then up and down on the back. It was very hot when we walked so built up a sweat! Def take water with you. The views are stunning and worth the climb. You can walk a little way and just get to the lookout if you don't want to walk the whole way. If you climb around the rocks at the Hole in The Rock you can see the wharf.

2. Makorori Beach

Makorori Beach Rd, Gisborne 4073 New Zealand
Excellent
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5.0 based on 12 reviews

Makorori Beach

Reviewed By TWgo - Wellington, New Zealand

Every morning, all year round, surfers gather here around sunrise to catch the first rays and the first waves of the new day. Even for those of us who drive past here often, we never grow tired of the stunning view looking out over the sea.

3. Waikereru

1235 Riverside Rd gisborne, Gisborne 4010 New Zealand +64 6-868 5748 [email protected] http://www.waikereruhorseadventures.co.nz
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5.0 based on 1 reviews

Waikereru

We offer a personalised ride through the beautiful New Zealand countryside. The ride takes you up to one of the higher points in Gisborne where the views can be enjoyed with a leisurely lunch. Ride back to the homestead and relax in the tranquillity of Waikereru. This is a chance to really unwind and enjoy an evening accompanied by local food and wine. We also offer multi-day rides by arrangement.

4. Mahia Peninsula

Gisborne New Zealand http://www.hawkesbaynz.com/see-and-do/great-outdoors/recreation/beaches/mahia-beach
Excellent
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5.0 based on 14 reviews

Mahia Peninsula

Reviewed By KBNZ666 - Perth, Australia

This was one of my favourite places to visit while growing up. My family would go swimming and fishing here, for walks around the rock pools, shell collecting at Mahunga beach, and fish n chips at Mahia Beach. I love seeing the bach's with their characteristics.

5. Waikanae Beach Playground

Waikanae Beach, Gisborne 4010 New Zealand
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5.0 based on 5 reviews

Waikanae Beach Playground

6. Eastwoodhill Arboretum

2392 Wharekopae Road Rd 2, Ngatapa 4072 New Zealand +64 6-863 9003 [email protected] http://www.eastwoodhill.org.nz
Excellent
54%
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4.5 based on 103 reviews

Eastwoodhill Arboretum

Reviewed By LouiseChristine - Auckland, New Zealand

Peaceful place. Loved walking amongst the vast array of tall trees with their colourful Autumn leaves. Accommodation is clean & all inside, so it's very easy to access shared kitchen, bathrooms etc. Lovely area for eating outside. Friendly helpful staff. I'm keen to come back again. Nice for all ages, kids included, with a room for kids to do drawings/ educational experiences about plants. Reasonable gift shop., although I think there is a market there for someone to sell current beautiful photos of the trees in full colour, eg poster size. Needs a cafe!! Would be ideal after a walk to come back to a cafe. The grounds are not what I'd call, highly manicured, and some water features aren't working anymore but perhaps funding isn't what it used to be. Certainly these things didn't detract from my experience of the Arboretum and I've already recommended it to friends.

7. Rere Rockslide

Wharekopae Rd, Rere 4072 New Zealand
Excellent
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4.5 based on 234 reviews

Rere Rockslide

Reviewed By jbparker2 - Melbourne, Australia

Looked like great fun, rushing water cascading over smooth rocks with people riding boogie down the rocks!

8. Rere Falls

Wharekopae Road, Rere New Zealand
Excellent
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4.5 based on 106 reviews

Rere Falls

Reviewed By valandrobw - Carterton, New Zealand

Went to visit these falls today and was blown away. They are fantastic, such power. Well worth the drive. Highly recommended and if your brave you can do the rock slide. Great place to picnic and loos available. DO IT

9. Gray's Bush Scenic Reserve Walks

428 Back Ormond Road, Gisborne 4010 New Zealand +64 6-869 0460 [email protected] http://www.doc.govt.nz/link/8a8e4049065d4cf09a631302f6053805.aspx
Excellent
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4.5 based on 24 reviews

Gray's Bush Scenic Reserve Walks

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Reviewed By genns2013 - Hamilton, New Zealand

Beautiful reserve. Not far out of town either. Three track options depending on what you want to do (wheelchair/pram option if you’ve got one with you). Takes about 40-60mins in total if you want to do all three. Great for a hot day as you’re in the cool shade of the trees the whole time.

10. Te Kuri Farm Walkway

Shelley Road, Gisborne New Zealand +64 6-869 0460 [email protected] http://www.doc.govt.nz/link/53db01371d8841feb7b587a9eae35cfe.aspx
Excellent
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4.0 based on 6 reviews

Te Kuri Farm Walkway

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