State Highway 35 (between Te Araroa and Gisborne) and State Highway 2 (south of Gisborne) are open. Waioweka Gorge (State Highway 2) is open by temporary convoy following recent weather events.

Please take care on the roads, drive to the conditions, and expect possible delays. For the latest updates, visit NZTA Journeys here.

  • Manutuke & Muriwai

Country roads, a soothing sea breeze, sun-kissed lands

Explore the rural beauty in and around Poverty Bay. From farmstays to luxury eco retreats, discover the charm and relaxed way of life in Manutuke and Muriwai, just 20 minutes south of central Gisborne.

Ride the railways on tandem railbikes through stunning rural landscape, pop into a local winery or two, or head to Muriwai Beach for a seaside unwind.

Or experience a vintage railway ride to Muriwai and hop aboard the Gisborne City Vintage Railway for a totally Tairāwhiti excursion.

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