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Gisborne Adventure Activities

Gisborne is fast becoming established as an adventure centre, with a range of activities to suit every level of ability. Its coastal location presents boating, fishing and diving opportunities, while the hinterland offers everything from farm-stays and horse trekking to jetboating on the Motu and Mohaka rivers.

Air-Based Tours

  • Ashworth Helicopters
    Operating out of Gisborne and Wairoa airports and offering scenic flights, hunting and fishing safaris.
  • Faram Helicopters
    Offering hunting, fishing and rafting adventures, as well as picnics, sightseeing and wine tours.
Land-Based Tours

  • Ao Marama - First Light Tours 
    Tours of the East Coast and Mount Hikurangi. Options include marae visits and Gisborne city highlights, garden, farm and wine tours.
  • Horse trekking
    A popular pursuit is horse trekking in Hicks Bay Beach, hill and river rides.
  • Tangihau Station
    Half-day farm tours to three-day farmstays on one of the East Coast's biggest high-country stations. Deer hunting, four-wheel drive farm tours, horse riding and shearing are among the activities available.
  • Waikawa Horse Adventures
    Horse trekking along Waipiro Bay beaches.
  • Waikoko Country Walks & Farmstay
    Guided two-day, three-night cross-country walks across farmland to Eastwoodhill Arboretum.
  • Waimoana Horse Treks
    Offering treks through beach, farmland and native bush and providing coastal and country views.
Water-Based Tours

  • Motu River Jet
    An exciting way to explore the upper reaches of this waterway.
  • Motu River Expeditions
    One to four-day tours whitewater rafting the Motu River. This Whakatane based company offers helicopter, 4x4 and jetboat options.
  • Pacific Invader Charters
    Fishing, diving and sightseeing tours.
  • Surfit Shark Cage Experience & Fishing Charters
    Get face to face with mako sharks from the safety of a submerged cage. Fishing and diving also offered.
  • Tolaga Bay East Cape Fishing and Diving Charters
    Guided fishing and diving tours around Gisborne and the East Cape.
  • Trout fishing with David Dods
    Day and multi-day trout fishing trips, with options for saltwater fly fishing.
  • Wet n Wild Rafting Company
    Rafting trips on the Motu and Mohaka Rivers.

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