Find out which shops are open, where to go, when, why and where below. Make the most of your Gisborne experience. Imagery kindly provided by Trust Tairäwhiti and Neat Places.
The first stop heading back into town for quick feed of coffee freshly made pies, sandwiches and chicken chips.
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Serving Greek-inspired bites packed with flavour, GoGo Souvlaki is your stop for quick, tasty wraps and plates that are easy to enjoy on the go.
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Food Cartel brings together some of the best street food, serving up bold flavours and festival favourites all in one place. From quick bites to hearty meals, it’s the go-to spot to refuel & recharge. Keeping it local & keeping it real.
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Every town needs a reliable Indian restaurant. In Gisborne, it’s Bollywood Stars.
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Gisborne life is good, especially with Crawford Road Kitchen in the neighbourhood.
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A key player in Gisborne’s food scene. Come on down to Curbside Kitchen. From Hearty classics, vegan, vegetarian to gluten free.
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It’s the personal Flagship touch that turns an everyday cafe experience into something extraordinary.
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Sticking to the philosophy of ‘do one thing and do it well’, this swish specialty coffee shop can be found in the heart of the town.
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Beyond slinging exceptional dough, a pizzeria must above all be fun. The pizza pros keep things interesting with a different special every week.
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Neighbourhood Cantina is a Mexican restaurant that has quickly become Wainui’s “local”.
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A slice of magic (and really good pizza) awaits down Gisborne’s main drag. When the sun is out and shining, there’s no better place to spend an evening with friends.
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As soon as the first light touches Gisborne, the Raglan Roast coffee machine is up and at ’em, ready to wake up the town with strong brews.
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With sweeping views looking out across the breathtaking coastline, Tahu stands out in Gisborne’s restaurant scene for many reasons.
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The Tata is a must visit. Come for the icecream, stay for the views.
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Beachside coffees looking out to Young Nick's Head. The Kiosk is a grab and go operation (or enjoy on the beach or awesome deck).
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Most of us can only dream of having a supermarket alternative like The Village Berry in our neighbourhood.
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Set in the last remaining building of the Kaiti freezing works in the Inner Harbour, there’s no other place like it in Gisborne.
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Walking into Gisborne’s Zephyr is like walking into a ray of sunshine. That’s the only way we can describe it.
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Silly Sushi serves up sushi with a playful twist: Chilean‑style rolls that are a little more “naughty and tasty” than the rest.
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Hill Road Orchard is located in the Ormond township just outside of Gisborne.
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Turns out the people of Gisborne have really great wardrobes. That’s our immediate impression anyway.
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Set in an old villa on Ballance Street in Gisborne, you’d kick yourself for mistaking this as just another residential home in the neighbourhood.
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From the moment you near the entranceway, you can’t help but feel soothed by the coastal-inspired tones and natural materials framing the storefront.
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Interior whizz Amy Moore converted a Gisborne plumbing workshop into a colorful furniture and homeware hub with a bohemian vibe.
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Truly is a high quality designer boutique, bringing you a curated range of the most coveted brands from New Zealand and around the world... right here in Gisborne New Zealand.
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Walking down Peel Street in Gisborne, you don’t necessarily expect to stumble upon a petite and polished wine bar – but you’ll be delighted to find yourself at the doorway of Siduri nonetheless.
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Smash Palace has been Gisborne’s home of great times forover 35 years. Originally a mechanics garage, the space was converted into a winery and cellar door by Phil Parker in 1990, and has been bringing the vibes ever since.
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Get down to earth with some of Gisborne's most respected locals. No festival is complete without an ecology lesson.
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Travel the world through trees. Take the “waewae express” from Argentina to China, from Mexico to Canada, and from Colombia to Alaska.
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Titirangi/Kaiti Hill stands tall above Gisborne a sprawling 35 ha reserve with amazing views of the city centre and its three rivers.
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Makorori Beach beckons with its stunning coastal vistas and invigorating waters that promise an unforgettable escape.
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Viewed by millions on screens around the globe, be one of the many thrill-seekers to ride Rere Rockslide.
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Enjoy a 3hr Wine Tour across Gisborne wineries.
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Sun in your face, wind in your hair, that fresh sea breeze and your favourite person by your side — all on a bike. How good!
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