{"id":2874,"date":"2021-01-13T10:37:22","date_gmt":"2021-01-13T10:37:22","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2021-01-13T10:37:22","modified_gmt":"2021-01-13T10:37:22","slug":"gisborne-beaches","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bookabach.co.nz\/holiday-ideas\/holiday-destinations\/beaches\/north-island\/gisborne-beaches","title":{"rendered":"Discover the best Gisborne beaches"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Known for its rich Maori culture, spectacular surf beaches and delicious food and wine, Gisborne is an ideal place for a seaside retreat.\u00a0Gisborne<\/a>\u00a0is bathed in warmth and sunshine, giving you plenty of time to enjoy a day by the water. You\u2019ll have numerous beaches to choose from for sunbathing, swimming, family time and surfing or other water sports, all within reach of the city. Many of Gisborne\u2019s beaches are near nature reserves and coastal walking trails, so you\u2019ll have an excellent experience in the heart of the natural\u00a0New Zealand<\/a>\u00a0landscape. Find out all about the best Gisborne beaches to plan your trip.<\/p>\n\n\n

Wainui Beach<\/a>\u00a0for watersports<\/h2>\n\n\n

Popular with surfers and water sports enthusiasts,\u00a0Wainui Beach<\/a>\u00a0is a big beach with strong waves and large rips and holes. The beach offers a lot of challenges for experienced surfers and sportsmen looking to canoe, kayak and wind- or kitesurf. If you want to swim, you\u2019ll find patrolled areas with services from the Wainui Beach Surf Life Saving Club during the summer. For families, the beach offers food and beverage kiosks, public toilets and a children\u2019s playground.<\/p>\n\n\n

Makorori Beach<\/a>\u00a0for activities by the water<\/h2>\n\n\n

If you want a lot of beach activities,\u00a0Makorori Beach<\/a>\u00a0is one of the best places. The beach has excellent surf and sheltered swimming spots, quiet picnic areas and plenty of rock pools for kids to explore. You can also go for a horseback ride on the sand or snorkel in the water to see unique marine life. If you want to see more of the landscape, the Makorori Headland has a coastal cliff walk that travels along the Mahia Peninsula.<\/p>\n\n\n

Pouawa<\/a>\u00a0for a relaxing retreat<\/h2>\n\n\n

Pouawa is a popular beach area with golden sands and quiet waters for swimming and wading. The beach has a campsite that\u2019s open for the season to stay overnight. The Te Tapuwae o Rongokako Marine Reserve is located on the northern end of the beach and offers nature walks, diving excursions and fishing spots for the whole family.<\/p>\n\n\n

Tatapouri Beach<\/a>\u00a0for family beach days<\/h2>\n\n\n

Located on Tatapouri Bay, Tatapouri Beach is a quiet beach near a family-friendly holiday park with scenic surroundings. The waters are calm and gentle, perfect for little ones to swim. You can camp at the beach for more time on the sand. Tatapouri Beach also has Dive Tatapouri, a tour operator that offers reef ecology tours, snorkelling and stingray encounters.<\/p>\n\n

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Turihaua<\/a>\u00a0for fishing with the kids<\/h2>\n\n\n

Turihaua Beach is a popular swimming beach for families and couples. You can relax on the sand while the kids enjoy the calm, shallow waters and play. Fishing is also popular at Turihaua, and you\u2019ll find several prime fishing spots along the shore to make memories with the kids. If you want to stay overnight, Turihaua Point has freedom camping during the season.<\/p>\n\n\n

Sponge Bay<\/a>\u00a0for beginner watersports<\/h2>\n\n\n

Sponge Bay is a quiet beach surrounded by stunning sandy cliffs. The cliffs provide a shelter from the wind, creating calm waters for swimming, especially with kids. The beach is known for its beginner-friendly surf breaks and the nearby Tuamotu Island. You can paddle to the island to experience the more powerful waves created by the reef breaks near the island shore.<\/p>\n\n\n

Waikanae Beach<\/a>\u00a0for family amenities<\/h2>\n\n\n

Waikanae Beach<\/a>\u00a0is a popular swimming beach for families. The beach has many amenities, including a playground, tennis courts and a promenade that leads to the memorial statue of James Cook. There\u2019s also a nature reserve alongside Waikanae Beach Holiday Park for outdoor recreation. Other popular activities at Waikanae Beach include kitesurfing, sea kayaking, surfing and waterskiing.<\/p>\n\n\n

Kaiti Beach<\/a>\u00a0for historic wonders<\/h2>\n\n\n

Kaiti Beach is a historic beach that was the first landing site of the Horouta waka and James Cook. The pebbly beach offers stunning scenery and a nearby nature reserve where you can walk along the coast to see the views from lookout points. You\u2019ll also come across World War II gun emplacement sites along the way. The beach has a boat ramp with ocean access, and the wind and waves are ideal for waterskiing, slaloming and wave sailing.<\/p>\n\n

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Midway Beach<\/a>\u00a0for swimming with children<\/h2>\n\n\n

Midway Beach is located near the city and is a popular beach for residents. The beach is well patrolled by the Midway Surf Life Saving Club during the summer months, and you can find safe swimming areas for casual swimmers and families. Water sports enthusiasts enjoy Midway Beach for its surfing, water- and jet-skiing, canoeing, kayaking and wind- or kitesurfing. The beach has numerous facilities, including refreshments, changing rooms, public toilets and a children\u2019s playground.<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Located on the North Island of New Zealand, Gisborne is a beautiful coastal area with spectacular beaches that offer everything from family beach time to thrilling surf breaks and marine life. 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