The city is on the coast of the North Island’s East Cape or Eastland. With natural attractions as fun as the Rere Rockslide or the waves being as pumping as those at Makorori Beach and Wainui Beach, how can you resist getting in the water in this epic corner of New Zealand? Locals love Gisborne for it’s wine and festivals in vineyards, especially the New Year’s party Rhythm and Vines!