Everything is easy and accessible in central Gisborne.

Mostly flat with beautiful walking trails means you can head down by the riverside or towards the beachfront comfortably without a car.

Explore flourishing street art and fantastic sea wall murals, the extraordinary Tupapa Heritage trail or step onboard an authentic Māori waka (carved canoe) experience at the Inner Harbour – everything is within reach in central Gisborne.

With boutique shops, tasty eateries, amazing coffee spots, breweries and wine tasting, it’s easy to spend a day of discovery in Gisborne powered by your own two feet or by bike.

Bike hires (including e-bikes) are available from Cycle Gisborne for outings further afield such as the 6 km cycle walkway to Wainui Beach.

Vintage train excursions to Muriwai aboard the Gisborne Steam Engine Vintage Train begins from the Esplanade to whisk you away through stunning seaside and East Coast rural landscape.