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Easternstar
Hide-A-Way Cottage
1354 Matawai Road (SH2) Ormond
Gisborne
New Zealand.

Phone:
06 862 5456
Fax:
06 862 5802

Freephone:
0800 862 5456

eMail:
hideaway@Easternstar.net.nz

 
 

Situated, in the Eastland region Gisborne is "the first City to see the light" of each new day. Gisborne and the Eastland Region offers a slow, peaceful existence to those who reside here, and an equally relaxed, enchanting place for its visitors.

Member of Tourism Eastland
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www.gisbornenz.com

Gisborne Live (popup video) from Tourism Eastland
 
 
 
 
Tours & Sightseeing

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.

 EAST CAPE SCENIC & CULTURAL TOURS
"Escape to the Awesome East Cape"
Marilyn & Joe McClutchie
Phone 06 864 4694
Onepoto Beach Road
Hicks Bay, East Cape
Website www.eastcapefishing.co.nz  

We offer a quality all inclusive 5 day package consisting of the following:- White Island Scenic Tour, East Cape Scenic Bus Tour, East Cape Lighthouse Tour & History, Movie 'Whale Rider' - Location & History, Quality Authentic Cultural Interaction & History, Maori Medicine - Bush Law - Local Maori Studies, Wine Tasting, NZ's Finest - Hangi Meal and more!  Exclusive party of 8 for personal service.

EASTLAND DISCOVERIES
Personal Travel Itineraries & Guide Service
Peter & Sylvia Jex-Blake
Pururi RD3
GISBORNE
Ph 06 862 2615
Fax 06 862 2614
Email info@eastlanddiscoveries.com
Website www.eastlanddiscoveries.com

EASTLAND SCENIC TOURS LTD
Owner / Operator Phil Wilkie
Phone 0274 413 117

Two single day tour options:-
TOUR A - Round trip to Lake Waikaremoana. Approx 8 hours.
TOUR B - Round trip of East Coast. Approx 12 hours.
Drop off service to Waikaremoana $40 per person.
Tour costs exclude all food and refreshments. 
Minimum numbers required for both tours. 
To book contact the Gisborne Visitor Information Centre or phone Phil.

 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.
GISBORNE WINE COMPANY
Ph 0800 gizwine
or Ph 06 863 1285
Email info@gisbornewinecompany.co.nz
Website www.gisbornewinecompany.co.nz

Regional Wine Tours.  Join us in an exploration of local vineyards and wineries. You will see the sights and hear the stories of local history whilst tasting the wines and delicacies of our region. Experience the unique culture that is Tairawhiti.  Bookings essential.

KAKARIKI ADVENTURE TOURS NZ LTD
Mitsutaka Tanaka
6 Dennis St
GISBORNE
Ph & Fax 06 868 7284
Email mitsu@xtra.co.nz
Website www.charterfishing.co.nz/kwse0000.html

Specialising in tours in the Eastland area.  Arranging real New Zealand country experiences and adventures.  Activities, transport and accommodation.  For groups and individuals.  Your choice - culture, adventure, special interest.  We also arrange school excursions for overseas students.

 MV. TAKITIMU
Bay Excursions
Website www.gisbornenz.com/old_site/takitimu.html

Enjoy a cruise on the lovingly restored MV. Takitimu.  See Gisborne City from a different perspective.  View Kaiti Hill, Sponge Bay, Young Nicks Head and more!     A good 2 hour trip plus. Morning, Day or Evening.  Group Bookings and Full Charters available by arrangement. 1921 Historical Restoration Project.

 ROSE'S TIKI TOURSRose's Tiki Tours
Trevor Rose
7 Tukura Road
GISBORNE
Ph & Fax 06 867 1687
Mobile 027 2094 707
Email t.rose@actrix.co.nz

For a day of WINE and ROSES bring your taste buds, and sense of humour and enjoy a wine tour with Trevor Rose.  You will get to sample award winning wines from a selection of Gisborne's best wineries, which include Amor-Bendall, KEW, Miltons, Montana, Witters Waiohika Est., T W Wines, and Bushmere Harvest.  Antipasto platters are available at KEW and Bushmere Estate on request at your cost.  Full tours take about  4 1/2 hours and we visit 4 wineries (if time allows) with sightseeing on the way.  A small coach is also available for charter, and I can meet and greet you at the airport if you are flying into Gisborne.   

TIPUNA TOURS
Anne McGuire
42 Tyndall Rd
GISBORNE
Ph 06 867 6558
Mobile 027 240 4493
 
Cultural tours a specialty.
 
 TREV'S TOURS
C/o Trevor Brown
Ngatapa
RD2
GISBORNE
Ph 06 863 9815
Fax 06 863 9515
Email trvbrown@gisborne.net.nz
Website www.geocities.com/trevstours

Tour guide Trev provides expertly guided, quality small group tours throughout Eastland.  Popular tour choices include: The Wine Trail, Discover Gisborne and The Ngatapa Valley Experience (which includes a visit to Eastwoodhill Arboretum).  Other options include day trips along the East Coast or to the wilderness of Lake Waikaremoana.

 UNIQUE BAY TOURS
Ph 06 863 0907
MOBILE 027 249 0833
 
Your guide Sheree provides you with a truly unique experience in Gisborne.  Whether you are wanting a wine tour, city excursion or want to try your luck with clay bird shooting, Sheree has it covered.  She can cater for small or large groups and goes that extra mile to make your tour a memorable one.
 
 WHALERIDER TOURS
Ph 06 868 6139
Fax 06 868 6138
Email info@gisbornenz.com
Cost $50.00 per person
Minimum number of four people per tour.

Enjoy a tour with Hone Taumaunu, cultural adviser to the movie "Whale Rider".  Guided tours of Whangara, the place where the movie was filmed.  View the whale props and waka used in the filming, stroll the beach and view the Marae (maori meeting house).   Tours commence at Whangara which is a 25 minute drive from Gisborne. Allow approximately 2 hours. 
In the case of a tangi the tour will be cancelled and a full refund given.

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