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Coastal and Rural Reserves
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Parks & Reserves in Gisborne
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29
City Parks and Gardens
4
Coastal and Rural Reserves
8
Conservation Areas and Scenic Reserves
10
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2
Neighbourhood Parks
2
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Coastal & Rural Reserves
Waipiro Bay Domain
Coastal Reserve and Freedom Camping in Gisborne
Waipiro Bay Domain, about 103km from Gisborne past Te Puia Springs, is a remote East Coast reserve near Iritekura Marae with beach access and surfing.
Coastal & Rural Reserves
Waihirere Reserve
Picnic Spot and Waterfall Walk
Waihirere Reserve, also known as Waihirere Domain, lies 14 km north-west of Gisborne city centre off Back Ormond Road.
Coastal & Rural Reserves
Tiniroto Reserve
Nature, Waterfalls and Arboretum Escape
Tiniroto Reserve, about 60km southwest of Gisborne on Tiniroto Road, is a quiet rural reserve near Te Reinga Falls, Hackfalls Arboretum and local rivers.
Coastal & Rural Reserves
Rere Falls and Rere Rockslide
Natural Waterslide and Swimming
Rere Falls and the Rere Rockslide are popular natural attractions on the Wharekopae River near Gisborne.
Coastal & Rural Reserves
Mōtū Scenic Reserve
Kahikatea Wetland Forest and Oxbow Wetland
Near Mōtū township in the East Coast region, Mōtū Scenic Reserve protects a rare kahikatea wetland forest and an oxbow wetland.
Coastal & Rural Reserves
Lottin Point Reserve
Coastal Views and Fishing
Lottin Point Reserve near Potaka on the East Cape has rugged cliffs, Pacific views, toilets and rock fishing, with East Cape Lighthouse a short drive away.
Coastal & Rural Reserves
Waihau Beach (Loisels)
Quiet Coastal Escape
Waihau Beach (Loisels), 42 km north of Gisborne off SH35, is a long, quiet East Cape beach for shore walks and surfing, with seasonal freedom camping.
Coastal & Rural Reserves
Hatea-a-Rangi Memorial Park Tokomaru Bay
Coastal Reserve Near Gisborne
Hatea-a-Rangi Memorial Park in Tokomaru Bay offers coastal views, sports fields and Ngāti Porou cultural heritage 91 km north of Gisborne.