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People call this city sunny Gisborne. Its location and weather match that description. That also means Gisborne is a perfect destination for those who want to escape from their stressful daily routine. Take your time in this warm place and enjoy its greatness. Before you pack your things and fly to Gisborne, here's a simple travel guide for you.

Travel Tips for Gisborne

What you need to know before traveling here

Getting Around Gisborne

A guide to Gisborne's local transportation

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It is the best choice when you travel in a group. You can go to various tourist spots in Gisborne together.

Practical Tips for Gisborne

Things to prepare and best way to visit

What Is the Weather Like in Gisborne?

Gisborne is known for its warm and sunny weather. However, this place doesn’t always have warm weather for the entire year. Because it is located in the southern hemisphere and has a warm and cool season within a year. The warm season starts in December. It lasts until March. During this season, the temperature in Gisborne can easily reach 24 degrees Celsius in January, which is the hottest month. The cool season starts in May and lasts until September. The average temperature in this season is 15 degrees Celsius. However, in the coldest month, around July, it can reach 7 degrees Celsius.

What Are the Best Attractions in Gisborne?

Gisborne Historical Walk This activity will help you learn more about the history of Gisborne and New Zealand. You can walk around exploring this city and visiting many historical spots. Do not forget to visit Gisborne i-SITE for more information and to get the leaflet for your reference. Enjoy Sunrise at Wainui Beach Wainui Beach is a beautiful beach close to the downtown of Gisborne. You can enjoy one of the most beautiful sunrise views here. See how the sun slowly rises from the horizon of the Pacific Ocean. The peaceful atmosphere here also creates a special experience you won’t find elsewhere. Explore Eastwoodhill Arboretum These 135 hectares of conservative area offer a massive collection of exotic plants and trees. It is the best place to relax and learn about animals and plants. Exploring this place on foot is not recommended. You must use the jeep tour to visit all the interesting spots within the area. The tour takes around 2 hours of adventure to the forest's heart.

What Are the Must-Try Foods in Gisborne?

Seafood Gisborne is located near the ocean. It is not surprising to find many restaurants serve seafood made of freshly-caught ingredients. Therefore, whenever you visit this beautiful city, do not forget to try them. There are various seafood menus, such as the international-style seafood menu. Or, if you want to taste the local cuisine, some restaurants also cook them in traditional New Zealand style. Therefore, you won’t get bored with your daily meal while staying in Gisborne. Wine Some of the best grape varieties for wine ingredients have been cultivated in Gisborne, such as: Chardonnay, Gewürztraminer, Viognier, Pinot Gris. Therefore, you can expect delicious and high-quality wine in Gisborne. It also has a wine tour where you can see how those wines were made. Of course, you might also have a chance to taste the fresh grapes used for making the wine.

Where Should I Stay in Gisborne?

The hotel is our top recommendation for staying at Gisborne. Luckily, Gisborne has many of them. You can find mid to premium-class hotels in this beautiful city. However, Gisborne also has what you need if you want something different. There are farmhouses or boutique hotels for you to stay. Or, if you want a wilder experience, try Gisborne’s motor park. Of course, you should rent an RV or something like that to stay there. It costs you more, but you will get the most unforgettable trip to Gisborne.

What Should I Know Before Visiting Gisborne?

Some tours to various interesting spots in Gisborne require a certain age to enter and join the tour. Therefore, if you travel with your family and kids, you need to pay attention to the trip destination you have. Make sure you choose places that the underage can enjoy. However, if you travel alone or in a group of adults, you have more freedom to visit any place in Gisborne. Enjoy the sunshine, food, and all Gisborne offers to you. Also, if you love surfing, Gisborne is one of the best surfing spots in the world.

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