Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Gisborne District March 2026 | Expedia.ca # What to do in Gisborne District ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Gisborne District Types of activities Where to stay [Gisborne District travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Gisborne-District.dx553248635975751868) ![Young Nick’s Head, Te Kuri, or Te Kuri a Pawa, Gisborne district, New Zealand ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975751868/d96b2a19-da9b-41f8-a26b-f821faa6ba74.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Young Nick’s Head, Te Kuri, or Te Kuri a Pawa, Gisborne district, New Zealand ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975751868/d96b2a19-da9b-41f8-a26b-f821faa6ba74.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Camp spot on the beach in The east cape ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6353089/bef200b1-bcb1-4c3f-b10f-151e1acda3f0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Skate park with a view](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6353089/bb8a7faf-4335-4190-9198-47c058b5d251.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Never ending #blue of the summer. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6353089/86ac3ca7-f260-468a-ad91-a4e7af38818c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself Members save % or more when you book activities. --- ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-us-ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Vacation Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and homes. 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[](https://expedia.ca/Gisborne-Harbour-Kaiti.d6108288.Vacation-Attraction) #### Te Puia Springs Learn about the local history of Te Puia when you take a trip to Te Puia Springs. Make some time to visit the monuments while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Te-Puia-Springs-Te-Puia.d6108278.Vacation-Attraction) #### Te Poho-o-Rawiri Meeting House Learn about the local history of Gisborne when you spend time at Te Poho-o-Rawiri Meeting House. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches. [](https://expedia.ca/Te-Poho-O-Rawiri-Meeting-House-Kaiti.d6108292.Vacation-Attraction) #### Tairawhiti Museum You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Tairawhiti Museum in Gisborne. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches. [](https://expedia.ca/Tairawhiti-Museum-Whataupoko.d6108282.Vacation-Attraction) #### Kaiti Hill Explore the great outdoors at Kaiti Hill, a lovely green space in Gisborne. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches. [](https://expedia.ca/Kaiti-Hill-Kaiti.d6108290.Vacation-Attraction) #### Eastwoodhill Arboretum Enjoy an outing to Eastwoodhill Arboretum during your stay in Gisborne. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches. [](https://expedia.ca/Eastwoodhill-Arboretum-Gisborne.d553248621526967563.Vacation-Attraction) #### Bushmere Estate You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Bushmere Estate during your travels to Gisborne. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches. [](https://expedia.ca/Bushmere-Estate-Matawhero.d6108296.Vacation-Attraction) ### Explore areas of Gisborne District ![Wainui Beach with great view of nearby mountain ridges in Gisborne, Hawkes Bay, New Zealand, Shutterstock ID 1311858068, Purchase Order: SP-1822 ANZ-18120 Wotif Search Engine - Destination Imagery, Or](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976197561/8651eeaa-33ae-453b-8568-9fb1bd46c995.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Wainui Wainui is known for its beaches, and you can plan a trip to Wainui Beach and Okitu Beach while you're in town. [](https://expedia.ca/Gisborne-Wainui.dx553248635926198334) ![Want to be one of the first to see the sunrise in the world? Camping on the east coast in Gisborne; highlight of our trip.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1327/37e28ace-af34-4e9b-800e-f9231f8fe0a4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Gisborne Central If you're spending some time in Gisborne Central, Eastwoodhill Arboretum and Gisborne i-SITE Mini Golf are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.ca/Gisborne-Gisborne-Central.dx959582838764974080) ![The view from the top of Kaiti Hill just last the lookout. Beautiful. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1327/9494c2b4-c9d6-4500-b21f-dea1acdda4b0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Kaiti If you're spending some time in Kaiti, Te Poho-o-Rawiri Meeting House and Gisborne Harbour are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.ca/Gisborne-Kaiti.dx693022937498189824) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Okitu Okitu is known for its beaches, and you can plan a trip to Okitu Beach and Makorori Headland Trailhead while you're in town. [](https://expedia.ca/Gisborne-Okitu.dx553248635926198351) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Whataupoko While Whataupoko might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Tairawhiti Museum and Gisborne Botanic Gardens. [](https://expedia.ca/Gisborne-Whataupoko.dx693022928930414592) ![The walkway at Waikanae Beach down to Midway beach is a great way to start the day. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1327/f684bf5f-8b8d-4318-ba0b-65b2ea76834d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Awapuni While visiting Awapuni, you might make a stop by sights like Midway Beach and Sunshine Brewing Company. [](https://expedia.ca/Gisborne-Awapuni.dx693022933527232512) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Day trip destinations from Gisborne District ![Met this friendly horse outside the old church.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6196194/a3d011e7-c255-4952-bfd9-4e859364e251.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Waihau Bay ![Taylors Bay, Mahia Beach, Mokotahi Hill, Sunset, New Zealand](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6352862/0e8db4b3-9d06-4cef-af3d-4644773464e9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Mahia ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels and earn double points when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. Scan the QR code with your device camera and download our app