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Gisborne & Hawke's Bay

Arboretum landscapes near Gisborne, Hawke's Bay viewpoints and Napier's architectural heritage.

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Gisborne and Napier are distinct destinations. Give each its own sightseeing time rather than treating this collection as a single-day circuit. Mix outdoor visits with a booked cultural experience.

Confirm opening times, admission, accessibility and booking requirements directly. Experiences are suggestions, not live availability.

Local visitor information

Sources reviewed 2026-10-08. Conditions and services can change.

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Tukituki River and Te Mata Peak, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, photographed on location — Regional view: Tukituki River and Te Mata Peak, Hawke's Bay. Photo: Phillip Capper from Wellington, New Zealand / CC BY 2.0 / Image credits

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Tukituki River and Te Mata Peak, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, photographed on location — Regional view
Tukituki River and Te Mata Peak, Hawke's Bay
Photo: Phillip Capper from Wellington, New Zealand / CC BY 2.0 / Details

Eastwoodhill Arboretum

Gisborne

GardensPaid experience

Tukituki River and Te Mata Peak, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, photographed on location — Tukituki River and Te Mata Peak, Hawke's Bay
Photo: Phillip Capper from Wellington, New Zealand / CC BY 2.0 / Details

Te Mata Peak

Havelock North

Scenic viewsFree entry

Tukituki River and Te Mata Peak, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, photographed on location — Regional view
Tukituki River and Te Mata Peak, Hawke's Bay
Photo: Phillip Capper from Wellington, New Zealand / CC BY 2.0 / Details

Napier Art Deco discovery

Napier

Museums & heritageCheck admission

Tukituki River and Te Mata Peak, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, photographed on location — Regional view
Tukituki River and Te Mata Peak, Hawke's Bay
Photo: Phillip Capper from Wellington, New Zealand / CC BY 2.0 / Details

Napier Botanical Gardens

Napier

GardensCheck admission

Tukituki River and Te Mata Peak, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, photographed on location — Regional view
Tukituki River and Te Mata Peak, Hawke's Bay
Photo: Phillip Capper from Wellington, New Zealand / CC BY 2.0 / Details

Cape Kidnappers gannet safari

Te Awanga

WildlifePaid experience

Tukituki River and Te Mata Peak, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, photographed on location — Regional view
Tukituki River and Te Mata Peak, Hawke's Bay
Photo: Phillip Capper from Wellington, New Zealand / CC BY 2.0 / Details

Tairawhiti Museum & Art Gallery

Gisborne

Museums & heritageCheck admission

Tukituki River and Te Mata Peak, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, photographed on location — Regional view
Tukituki River and Te Mata Peak, Hawke's Bay
Photo: Phillip Capper from Wellington, New Zealand / CC BY 2.0 / Details

Hastings Arts Centre

Hastings

Film & artsCheck admission

Tukituki River and Te Mata Peak, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, photographed on location — Regional view
Tukituki River and Te Mata Peak, Hawke's Bay
Photo: Phillip Capper from Wellington, New Zealand / CC BY 2.0 / Details

Wairoa Museum

Wairoa

Museums & heritageCheck admission

Tukituki River and Te Mata Peak, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, photographed on location — Regional view
Tukituki River and Te Mata Peak, Hawke's Bay
Photo: Phillip Capper from Wellington, New Zealand / CC BY 2.0 / Details

National Aquarium of New Zealand

Napier

WildlifePaid experience

Tukituki River and Te Mata Peak, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, photographed on location — Regional view
Tukituki River and Te Mata Peak, Hawke's Bay
Photo: Phillip Capper from Wellington, New Zealand / CC BY 2.0 / Details

Gisborne Railbike Beach Loop

Gisborne

Scenic viewsPaid experience

Admission notes

Free refers to general entry or the named self-guided visit, not a whole day's costs. Transport, parking and extras may be additional. Check admission where residency or ticket choices differ.