Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Gisborne January 2026 | Expedia.ca [Hotels in Gisborne](https://expedia.ca/Gisborne-Hotels.d1327.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Gisborne](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Gisborne.d1327.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Gisborne Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Gisborne.d1327.Car-Rental-Guide)[Gisborne Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Gisborne.d1327.Destination-Travel-Guides) # What to do in Gisborne ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Gisborne Types of activities Where to stay [Gisborne travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Gisborne.dx1327) ![Adobe](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1327/82bfa4c4-9688-469c-9a6a-e196d40ec05a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Adobe](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1327/82bfa4c4-9688-469c-9a6a-e196d40ec05a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Adobe](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1327/4bf7b0dd-b436-4c0b-a516-6b67cc015361.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![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=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![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=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Gisborne Attractions Let Expedia help you experience the best that Gisborne has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes. #### Activities and Tours Gisborne is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Gisborne to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind. If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights. #### Gisborne Attractions Expedia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. 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Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Gisborne attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season. --- - ![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. --- ## Recommended things to do in Gisborne | Number of things to do | 1 | | ------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Tairāwhiti Gisborne: Guided City Bike Tour](/things-to-do/tairawhiti-gisborne-guided-city-bike-tour.a51050132.activity-details): CA $119 | | Top 5 things to do | [Tairāwhiti Gisborne: Guided City Bike Tour](/things-to-do/tairawhiti-gisborne-guided-city-bike-tour.a51050132.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | [Tairāwhiti Gisborne: Guided City Bike Tour](/things-to-do/tairawhiti-gisborne-guided-city-bike-tour.a51050132.activity-details) | | With kids | | ## What to do in Gisborne --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Gisborne ![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=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Titirangi Reserve Explore the great outdoors at Titirangi Reserve, a lovely green space in Gisborne. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches. [](https://expedia.ca/Titirangi-Park-Kaiti.d553248621526967552.Vacation-Attraction) #### Gisborne Hospital Though Gisborne Hospital might be what brings you to town, perhaps you'll have a chance to explore more of Gisborne while you are here. [](https://expedia.ca/Gisborne-Hospital-Lytton-West.d553248622328107516.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) #### Gisborne Harbour Explore the waterfront in Gisborne with a trip to Gisborne Harbour. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches. [](https://expedia.ca/Gisborne-Harbour-Kaiti.d6108288.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) #### Gisborne Wine Centre You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Gisborne Wine Centre during your travels to Gisborne. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches. [](https://expedia.ca/Gisborne-Wine-Centre-Kaiti.d6212378.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) #### 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) ### Explore areas of Gisborne ![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 Toihoukura School of Contemporary Art 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 Wine Centre 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) ### Te Hapara If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Te Hapara and surrounding area, you can visit Eastwoodhill Arboretum and Midway Beach. [](https://expedia.ca/Gisborne-Te-Hapara.dx693022923831341056) ![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) ![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) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? 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