Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Gisborne District March 2026 | Expedia.co.uk # 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.co.uk/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) ![Gisborne District](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6353089/bef200b1-bcb1-4c3f-b10f-151e1acda3f0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Gisborne District](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6353089/bb8a7faf-4335-4190-9198-47c058b5d251.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Gisborne District](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6353089/86ac3ca7-f260-468a-ad91-a4e7af38818c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Gisborne District](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6353089/6a76b37b-e31d-41c3-bf3b-8af2b5152edb.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 One Key members save % or more on select activities, hotels, cars and holiday rentals. [Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.co.uk/welcome-one-key) --- ## What to do in Gisborne District --- ### Popular places to visit #### 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.co.uk/Eastwoodhill-Arboretum-Gisborne.d553248621526967563.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.co.uk/Gisborne-Harbour-Kaiti.d6108288.Attraction) #### Gisborne Hospital If Gisborne Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Gisborne. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Gisborne-Hospital-Lytton-West.d553248622328107516.Attraction) #### East Cape Lighthouse You can learn about the history of East Cape with a stop at East Cape Lighthouse. Make some time to visit the monuments while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/East-Cape-Lighthouse-Te-Araroa.d6108274.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.co.uk/Te-Puia-Springs-Te-Puia.d6108278.Attraction) #### Tairawhiti Museum You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Tairawhiti Museum in Gisborne. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Tairawhiti-Museum-Whataupoko.d6108282.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.co.uk/Kaiti-Hill-Kaiti.d6108290.Attraction) #### Gisborne Botanic Gardens You can find out about the history of Gisborne with a stop at Gisborne Botanic Gardens. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Gisborne-Botanic-Gardens-Gisborne.d553248621526967560.Attraction) #### Cook Monument Find out about the history of Gisborne when you spend time at Cook Monument. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cook-Monument-Kaiti.d553248621526967551.Attraction) ### Explore areas of Gisborne District ![Gisborne Central](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 Botanic Gardens are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Gisborne-Gisborne-Central.dx959582838764974080) ![Kaiti](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1327/9494c2b4-c9d6-4500-b21f-dea1acdda4b0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Kaiti While visiting Kaiti, you might make a stop by sights like Te Poho-o-Rawiri Meeting House and Gisborne Harbour. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Gisborne-Kaiti.dx693022937498189824) ![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 pristine beaches, and you can make a stop by Wainui Beach and Okitu Beach while in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Gisborne-Wainui.dx553248635926198334) ![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 there might not be top attractions in Whataupoko, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Tairawhiti Museum and Gisborne Botanic Gardens. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Gisborne-Whataupoko.dx693022928930414592) ![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 When in Te Hapara, you can plan a visit to Eastwoodhill Arboretum and Gisborne Botanic Gardens, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Gisborne-Te-Hapara.dx693022923831341056) ![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) ### Inner Kaiti While there might not be top attractions in Inner Kaiti, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Gisborne Harbour and Te Poho-o-Rawiri Meeting House. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Gisborne-Inner-Kaiti.dx693022950644736000) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.co.uk/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 ![Adobe](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1327/82bfa4c4-9688-469c-9a6a-e196d40ec05a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Gisborne ![Aerial: Dead tree and Estuary of the of the Raukokore river at sunset. Waihau Bay, Ōpōtiki, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6196194/f7cb0be8-764e-42f0-b53b-fbd1ec470f1d.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 ![East Cape](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6353089/2d9b5814-f8ad-4249-b1c2-6b5cae5c2feb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### East Cape ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in 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