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Introduction: Near the coast at the northern tip of Poverty Bay, the Taruheru and Waimata Rivers join to form the Turanganui River. At the confluence of these rivers, Gisborne basks in the sun, with the alluvial river plains at its back and the Pacific Ocean at its feet. Gisborne (Tairawhiti) is the main centre of the Eastland region, its beachside location, attractive city centre, and the recent portside re-development making it an attractive place to explore the surrounding region from. East Cape to the north, Te Urewera National Park to the south-west, and the Morere Springs Scenic Reserve and the Mahia Peninsula to the south, all provide ample opportunity to explore the region’s bountiful natural beauties. Though the area grows many agricultural and forestry crops, it’s the region’s chardonnay vines that garner it the most acclaim. Internationally renowned for their full-bodied, soft style and fruity nuances, Gisborne’s chardonnays are firmly fixed on the Wine Map of the World.
Beer at the Wharf Cafe, Gisborne
