Tours

Air Gisborne Ltd

Andrew & Bronwyn Reid
Gisborne Airport, Aerodrome Road
GISBORNE
Ph 0800 866 006 or 06 867 4684
Fax 06 868 9454
Website www.airgis.co.nz
Email info@airgis.co.nz

Take a scenic flight over the coastline to Cook's Cove, past Whangara, where the film Whale Rider was made and see the historic Tolaga Bay Wharf and the sea caves of Pourewa Island.  Or fly across the Hangaroa river to Te Urewera National Park and Lake Waikaremoana.  The flights are conducted in a Cessna 172 and are not limited to the above locations.  The company also offers charter flights and flight training.

Ashworth Helicopters

Wayne Ashworth
Gisborne & Wairoa Airports
Ph 06 867 7128 (24 hours)
Fax 06 868 1948
Mobile 027 323 103
Email heliash@bpc.co.nz

Based at Gisborne & Wairoa Airports, Ashworth Helicopters specialises in scenic flights, hunting and fishing safaris and services to Eastland's vast wilderness areas.  Guides and equipment available for all outdoor activities.  Ten minute scenic flights over Gisborne and beaches for groups up to five.  Heli-fishing to excellent fishing spots on the East Coast.  Sunrise flights to Mount Hikurangi, first to see the sunrise each day.  Three helicopters operating.

Tipuna Tours

Anne McGuire
42 Tyndall Rd
GISBORNE
Ph 06 862 6118
Mobile 027 240 4493
Email annemcguire@xtra.co.nz 

Cultural tours a specialty.  Join her highly renowned "Whalerider Tour" of Whangara, the area where the film Whalerider was shot.  Anne can pick you up from the Gisborne City centre and take you out to the site of your tour.  Bookings are essential and can be done via the Gisborne Information Centre.

Waka Toa Tours

Kohi & Paku Kingi

Tel 64 6 868 5425

Mobile 027 431 9249

Website www.wakatoa.com

 

For generations, Maori people living in the district of Te Tairawhiti North Island, New Zealand preserved the sprit and traditions of our magnificent culture.

Exspect to be emotionally stirred when you take part in the spiritual, and highly professional experience that is Waka Toa. Fun, educational and entertaining, Waka Toa performances are an experience for people of all ages.

Let Waka Toa welcome you to our family here in Te Tairawhiti, or share our culture with you futher afield. 

 

Stray Go East - East Cape Tours

Jason Gerrard
Mob 027 535 0011 or 021 0252 6354
Website www.straytravel.com 
Email jasegtown@gmail.com 

Travel the East Cape with Stray Go East and explore its untapped journey of discovery. A "Hop on and off bus service", Stray Go East is a three day tour that will operate continuously over the summer period ( November 5 to April 15). Pickups will begin in Rotorua every Wednesday and Saturday at 8am, with pickups in Whakatane, Opotiki and Gisborne. From Rotorua we head to Gisborne for the night, then onwards along the East Capes Pacific Coast Highway to Maraehako Bay. The following day we then make our way back to Rotorua. On our journey we will see spectacular scenic views, slow paced Maori communities, amazing coastlines and absolute beachfront accommodations. An opportunity to engage in the East Capes unique activities, or delve into Maori culture is also available. Special conditions will apply to those who purchase tickets in Whakatane, Opotiki or Gisborne. For further information please contact the above details.

City Limo

Ph 0800 GO LIMO  (0800 465 466)
 
Chauffeur Driven Limousine.  Come with me on a guided tour, meet the wine makers, taste the wine and have lots of fun.  Free bottle of bubbly wine.  Licensed Bar and Snacks. Winetrail between 1pm & 5pm. 

East Cape 4WD Tours

Iain Fraser
Ph 06 864 4775
Cellphone 021 161 4365 

Lighthouse trips.  Day tours, charters, horses, hunting, fishing. 

Faram Helicopters

10 Saleyard Road
Makaraka
GISBORNE
Ph 06 868 8550
Fax 06 868 8660
Mobile 025 444 414
Email faramheli@xtra.co.nz

Explore Eastland via helicopter - Motu River, Mount Hikurangi, White Island, Ruakituri Falls, Lake Waikaremoana, Mahia - nothing can escape you.  Hunting, fishing,  rafting adventures.  Picnics, wine tours. Enjoy our brand new 6-seater Squirrel helicopter or one of our dynamic Hughes 500s.  Live life with passion and the professionals at Faram Helicopters.

Walking Legends

Rob and Hilary
PO Box 267
Whakatane
Ph 0800 WALK NZ
Fax 07 3125745
Mobile 021 545068
Email info@walkinglegends.co.nz
Website www.WalkingLegends.co.nz

Walking Legends offers a wide range of guided walking holidays in New Zealand including the famous North Island hike, the 'Lake Waikaremoana Great Walk' and Rotorua Day Treks, the Urewera Discovery Tour, Tongariro Hiking Tour also guide the Tongariro Crossing.
Walking Legends has been awarded a Qualmark Enviro Silver Award, recognising their high standards in environmental practices.

 

Tairawhiti Tours   

Prue Younger
Gisborne
Mobile 021 2765484
Email info@tairawhititours.co.nz
Website www.tairawhititours.co.nz

"Tairawhiti Tours" captures the beauty of the Gisborne region and highlights our history and culture with a selection of tour packages that will accommodate all for 5 1/2 hours.
It provides an experience that is not one brought off the shelf - it is unique and an experience with top quality Gisborne service and products.
You will leave the experience with a wealth of valuable knowledge about "Our Journey, Our Wine, Our Cuisine & Our Place" and a much better understanding of what the region has to offer, so much so that you will want to come again and try another tour package.

Gisborne Wine Centre

Shed 3
50 The Esplanade
Gisborne
06 867 4085
Email info@gisbornewine.co.nz
Website www.gisbornewine.co.nz

The Gisborne Wine Centre is a showcase for the wines and wineries of the Gisborne region, located in Gisborne’s beautiful Inner Harbour. It features a wine bar & café, tasting flights, wine retail shop, wine tours, cellar door bookings and regional wine information.

Gisborne Cycle Tour Company

06 927 7021
Website www.gisbornecycletours.co.nz
Email  info@gisbornecycletours.co.nz

The gourmet vineyard cycle tours visit a selection of the regions best wineries and attractions.  Travel along quieter country roads, where possible, meander through the Poverty Bay flats and discover the wealth of produce and flavour that is produced in this popular aromatic wine region.  Our friendly guides introduce you to the region, the wine makers, wineries and some fantastic historical and cultural sites. 
Self guided tours with or without gourmet wine match tasting packs and lunches are available daily.

Bay Excursions - inner Harbour - MV Takitimu 1921 Historical Restoration Project

Phone 0274 749 360 or 0272 944 773
Email mvtakitimu@gmail.com

A good 1 hour trip morning/day/evening.  Coffee, Tea & Juice Provided BYO Licence Food can be provided by arrangement.
Prices on application.  Private hire available.