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TAIRAWHITI GISBORNE BRAND GUIDELINES / STACKED LOGO VERSION 1 / PAGE 4 Stacked Logo 1 It’s our turn to shine Full Colour Full Colour Reversed 2020 - 2021 picture by Brook Sabin DISCOVER TAIR WHITI GISBORNE aere mai and welcome to Tairāwhiti, hour walk. From the bridge you can see where the sun’s rays are as warm as stunning views of the Waioeka River and the welcome you will receive when surrounding native bush. Hyou come to explore our taonga. Once you arrive in Gisborne, discover First to see the light of each new day the history of our place — from the fi rst over summer, and the place of the fi rst Māori ancestors who journeyed from Nau meetings between Māori and European, Polynesia to Turanganui-a-Kiwa more the past, present and future meld into one than 700 years ago, to the arrival of in Tairāwhiti. Lieutenant James Cook and his crew on Make Tairāwhiti Gisborne the fi rst on the Endeavour in October 1769. your places-to-go list and see for yourself European settlement was established what makes this place so special. in 1831 and in 1870 the town was named With Kiwis exploring their own backyards after William Gisborne, the colonial mai, more than ever, it is our turn to shine and secretary of New Zealand at the time. showcase everything on offer in our slice of From the 1890s to the 1920s the settler paradise. economy boomed, many fortunes were Whether sublime surf breaks, award- made and Gisborne grew from a township winning wines, one-of-a-kind restaurants to a substantial urban centre. and bars, pristine coastline, magnifi cent Renowned for its warm climate, fertile walks, 100-year-old trees or culture and fl ats and amazing produce, Tairāwhiti heritage, we’ve got it covered. Gisborne is a “bread basket” of New Take a short fl ight from New Zealand’s Zealand. haere main centres or plan a roadie. If you drive From unspoilt beaches and pristine from the north you will pass through the coastline to thriving vineyards and Waioeka Gorge after Opotiki. beachside communities, there is nothing The gorge has spectacular bush quite like the innate natural beauty of and river views and provides excellent Tairāwhiti. TAIRAWHITI GISBORNE BRAND GUIDELINES / HORIZONTAL LOGO opportunities for hunting, VERSIONtramping, 1 / PAGE 2 picnics, But don’t take our word for it — come swimming, canoeing, rafting and fi shing. and fi nd out for yourself. maiHorizontal Logo Stop off at the historic Tauranga Bridge, the only surviving harp suspension bridge in New Zealand. There are parking and picnicking facilities at the start of the Tauranga Loop Track, an easy two- Black & White Full Colour Published & printed by Full Colour Reversed Black & White Reversed www.gisborneherald.co.nz Tolaga Bay Wharf • picture by Jordan Perry 5 minute walk from the CBD, free parking, step-free access, free WiFi, and onsite Exhibit café. The return of • Entry $5, Tairawhiti residents and children 12 and under FREE Taonga Maori from Europe to 10 Stout Street, Gisborne • P: 06 8673832 Tairawhiti after www.tairawhitimuseum.org.nz 250 years Mon-Sat 10am-4pm, Sun & Public Holidays 1:30-4pm 34611-01 Tupapa Heritage Trail connecting past, present and future great way to begin exploring PACIFIC JOURNEYS MAP TABLE Gisborne is by doing the Tupapa From an incomparable vantage point Heritage Trail. at the summit of Titirangi, use the 3D AThis four-kilometre walking tour map table to learn about the epic waka passes key places of interest and journeys here from Polynesia. landmarks, with 10 eye-catching tour The Titirangi summit is a seven-minute markers guiding visitors from the city up drive or 45-minute walk from the city to the scenic walking tracks of Titirangi centre. Reserve. From marker 10, continue walking The trail begins at Waikanae Beach, uphill, following the road to the carpark at just down the road from Gisborne i-SITE, the top. The ascent is steep in places. and continues along the scenic Oneroa Alternatively, drive east from the city walkway towards the mouth of the centre, across the Gladstone Road Turanganui River — the shortest river in bridge on SH35, turn right on to Hirini New Zealand at only 1200 metres long. Street and follow the green signs for Interspersed along the trail are Titirangi. beautiful artworks acknowledging tipuna Once at the carpark at the top of the (ancestors), a national historic reserve hill, look for the Pacific Journeys map and the largest tukutuku in the world — a table. traditional Maori artform used in meeting Our ancestors journeyed from houses and binding waka. Polynesia to Gisborne more than 700 Once arriving at the summit of years ago. Titirangi/Kaiti Hill, visitors are rewarded Tupapa: Our Stand. Our Story is a with panoramic views of land, sea and project to tell the rich, interwoven stories sky, and can learn about the voyaging that have been passed down about the traditions that brought great navigators to first people to navigate to and inhabit this cast their anchors here. place. Download the app today and prepare for your journey to Te Tairāwhiti. Find it TANGATA WHENUA on tupapa.nz Four tribes are descended from the The stories told on the heritage trail people who arrived in Gisborne on the will empower future generations to stand waka Horouta, Tākitimu and Te Ikaroa- BEACH HOTEL strong and inspire them in the care of a-Rauru. They are Ngai Tāmanuhiri, natural resources, marae, urupa (burial Ngāti Oneone, Rongawhakaata and Te Experience a relaxed grounds) and other special places. Aitanga-a-Māhaki. and affordable luxury Tairawhiti # group sails, tours, charters holiday getaway # rangatahi voyages Weddings I Conferences I Swimming Waka Hourua # education programmes pool I Restaurant I Bar I General store # team building experiences 34356-01 email: [email protected] SH35 Hotel Road, Te Kaha • Phone 07 325 2830 fB: facebook.com/tairawhitivoyagingtrust/ Email: [email protected] • wwwtekahabeachhotel.co.nz 34726-01 DISCOVER TAIR WHITI GISBORNE Making memories Immerse yourself in the treasures of Tairawhiti Motu Trails One hundred years ago, well Whinray Scenic Reserve. The before the present State Highway Weka Nest is a cosy, comfortable 2 route, travellers from Gisborne to accommodation option. Opotiki would take a service coach From Matawai to Gisborne, Rere over the mighty Motu Road. Falls Trail is an on-road cycling “In all my travels the world over trail, termed a Heartland Ride Rere Rockslide I have seen nothing to equal the under The New Zealand Cycle mountain trip between Opotiki and Trail. Motu,” wrote one traveller in 1919. This ride features Rere Another penned in 1920, “Why Rockslide, Rere Falls and the Rere Rockslide is known as westbound, turn right on to some of this glorious country has superb Eastwoodhill Arboretum, the best free fun you can have Wharekopae Road and follow not been exploited by the cinema where you can stay overnight in New Zealand, and you’ll know it for 30 minutes until you see man . is a mystery.” and wander many kilometres of why once you take a ride down Rere Falls carpark (on your left). Little has changed. Motu Road woodland trails. the 60-metre natural rock face into Continue on the main road for 2km packs a powerful scenic punch with Along Motu Trails and Rere Falls the large swimming hole at the until you reach the rockslide and over 45km of gravel road through Trail, multiple accommodation bottom. picnic area sign (on your right). historic farmland and thick native providers offer rest for weary legs. From the riverbank, take a tyre From the parking area, walk forest. Cycle Gisborne offers a range of tube, body board, yoga mat or downhill for about one minute to This epic journey is a highlight guided and supported ride options, inflatable mattress, walk carefully reach the top of the rockslide. The of the Motu Trails, one of 22 Great as well as bike hire and shuttle across the rock to get to a good rock is always slippery, so take Rides on Nga Haerenga, The New services. Bike hire, shuttles and launch point and away you go. extra care. Zealand Cycle Trail. guiding are similarly available from Get on your vessel and hold If you aren’t game to go down Motu Road links with the Pakihi Opotiki. on tight. You don’t want to come yourself, there are lovely picnic Track, offering the option of a more off as you ride the current to the spots under trees beside the slide advanced level of cycling, as well You’ll find full information of rides, bottom. to watch as other people gingerly as the option to walk or run. accommodation, food and other Rere Rockslide is a 45-minute approach the wild ride or jump on The less adventurous may services at motutrails.co.nz drive from Gisborne and due to the to it with gusto. choose to make their base in the Maps and information are prevalence of social media, the Another beautiful spot for a tranquility of the Motu settlement, available free from Gisborne, site gets more popular each year. picnic and swim is just down the from where there’s easy access Opotiki and Whakatane i-SITEs, or From Gisborne, take SH2 road at Rere Falls. to Motu Falls and a walk in by contacting [email protected] A New Zealand Must-Do! • The largest collection of northern hemisphere trees in the southern hemisphere. 25km of trail walks. • Playground for all ages. • A unique conservation experience. • Accommodation available. • Open daily from 9am till 5pm. Waikanae Beach Waikanae Beach TOP 10 welcomes you TOP 10 Holiday Park into our place at the heart of Gisborne City, we can’t wait to share this little 0800 521 097 slice of paradise with you! 280 Grey Street Awapuni, Gisborne Motels | Units | Cabins | Sites • Walking distance to town • Playground P: +64 6 863 9003 2018 • WiFi • BBQ Area • TV Room with SKY E: [email protected] • Onsite Shop 34373-01 A: 2392 Wharekopae Rd, RD 2, Ngatapa, Gisborne www.eastwoodhill.org.nz 34205-01 Mt Hikurangi Morere Hot Springs Nothing beats sinking into pools and all the tracks can be The sunrise of a lifetime is mark the points of the traditional the mineral pools at Morere Hot accessed from here.