Cycle Gisborne
There's no better place to get off the beaten track and experience Tairawhiti Gisborne. Let our local team support and/or guide you to some of the best kept secrets in Tairawhiti Gisborne.
Cycle Gisborne
Time
3 Days
Highlights
Motu Trails
Gisborne Railbikes
Learn to surf
Tupapa Heritage Trail
Proximity
Active exploration in and around Gisborne central
Day 1 - Motu Trails
Motu Trails
Begin your time exploring in Gisborne by riding the Matokitoki loop - a diverse and pretty 18km that combines sealed roads, a solid gravel road climb and a short, steep descent on a farm track. It also starts from town, so no driving required! The loop is part of the Motu Trails Cycle Network - one of New Zealand's 'Great Rides'. Cycle Gisborne is your go-to for bike hire, and make sure you're prepared with a picnic lunch and your own drinks.
After a day biking through our beautiful region, you should sit back and relax at Dome Cinema Gisborne.
Highlights
Motu Trails
Day 1 - Motu Trails
Day 2 - Learn to Surf, Tupapa Trail
Dawn surf lesson
Gisborne is one of New Zealand's surf capitals and is blessed by consistent swells that hit year-round. Waikanae Beach - right in town - often has the perfect conditions for first-timers. Get up early and meet your instructor as dawn is breaking for a surfing lesson you'll never forget.
After, you're likely to have worked up a big appetite - head to Flagship Eatery for one of the best breakfast menus in town.
Tupapa Trail
After brunch, it's time for some active relaxing and cultural immersion on the Tupapa Trail - a must-do self-guided walk that takes you from Gisborne’s city centre to off road tracks. This 4km walk from the city to Titirangi Reserve (8 km return) is best done with the free Tupapa app. Connect with the events that shaped our country, in the places where they happened.
Learn Surfing with Sarah
We are a mobile Surf coaching business as we pick the most suitable spot to surf for the day depending on conditions and the ability levels of our guests.
Salt Shack Surf School
Salt Shack Surf School was started by brother and sister duo, Holly and Jay Quinn, both World class surfers and qualified Surfing New Zealand coaches.
Highlights
Sunrise surf lesson
Tupapa Heritage Trail
Day 2 - Learn to Surf, Tupapa Trail
Day 3 - Dive Tatapouri
The interactive Reef Ecology tour is famous for its interaction with wild stingrays and is one of the most popular and unique things to do in Aotearoa New Zealand. The knowledgeable guides will walk you across the reef to meet the Tamariki (children) of Tangaroa, the Māori God of the sea. Whilst meeting the residents of the reef, the guides will provide insightful information about the different species you may encounter.
To fuel yourself after the excitement of the day, enjoy a delicious pizza at Neighborhood Pizzeria.
Dive Tatapouri Reef Ecology Tour with Wild Stingrays
The Reef Ecology tour allows you the opportunity to walk out at low tide under the guidance of our guides to observe and interact with the Stingrays, Eagle Rays and other marine dwellers of Tatapouri. A must-do activity for anyone visiting Gisborne.
Dive Tatapouri Reef Ecology Tour with Wild Stingrays
Highlights
Dive Tatapouri
Day 3 - Dive Tatapouri
