When in Tairāwhiti, you can expect the unexpected.

With a calendar of year-round entertainment and experiences to delight you, the land of the first light is a fun-filled destination that offers something for everyone.

Kick off the new year at the legendary Rhythm and Vines Music Festival, experience the uniquely Tairāwhiti Maunga to Moana multi-sport adventure race or partake in the annual Chardonnay Affair in the heart of award-winning East Coast wineries – the choice is yours.

Because with every season, there’s always a reason to escape to the East Coast.