The twin beaches of Makorori and Wainui are world famous for the consistency and quality of surf

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Wainui Beach
Dreaming of barrels? Catching a break takes on a whole new meaning in Tairāwhiti Gisborne, with so many white-sand beaches and surf breaks to choose from. Not only are waves consistently pumping, they're known nationwide as some of the best.
You can hire boards and book lessons too.
Location
Address:
Gisborne
Facilities and Features
Proximity to Town:
6km to Gisborne
Proximity to Airport:
10.5km's to the Gisborne Airport
Proximity to Bus:
6.5km's to the Intercity Bus Terminal (outside the Gisborne i-SITE Visitor Information Centre)
Parking:
Free parking available

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