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The Pakarae River meanders through typical East Coast sheep and cattle properties on the coastal stretch North of Gisborne. The catchment occupies approximately 24,000 hectares of East Coast Hill Country, consisting predominantly of sedimentary mudstone, banded mudstone and some sandstones.

The headwaters of the Raukokore River are known as the Mangahaupapa Stream, which forms part of the regional boundary between the Bay of Plenty Region and Gisborne District.  There is some farmland in this area but the rugged and eroded terrain is predominantly covered with native bush.  Gravel from...

The headwaters of the Raukokore River are known as the Mangahaupapa Stream, which forms part of the regional boundary between the Bay of Plenty Region and Gisborne District.  There is some farmland in this area but the rugged and eroded terrain is predominantly covered with native bush.  Gravel from...

Listed in AA's Top 101 things to do in NZ - a very popular free adventure.  Awarded Certificate of Excellence by Tripadvisor, listed as one of the most popular things to do in Gisborne. A 60 metre long smooth natural water slide ending in a large deep pool, makes it a popular adventure activity on t...

The Taruheru is one of Gisborne city’s ‘Three Rivers’ and in the lower reaches it provides for recreational activities such as waka ama, fishing, and kayaking. The catchment is mainly within the lower Poverty Bay Flats with headwaters only 13 km from the city.

The water quality at this site is monitored during the summer months. Suitable for swimming, surfing and fishing. The beach is safe for children, patrolled with swim between the flags during the summer months.

The Uawa covers a catchment area 536km2 near Tolaga Bay north of Gisborne. Land use includes extensive sheep and cattle farming with significant areas that have recently changed (since the 1980’s) to more exotic forestry in a response to the level of erosion in the catchment.

The Waiapu River is formed by the joining of the Mata River, which flows north-east from the Raukumara Ranges, and the Tapuaeroa River near Ruatoria township. The Waiapu is perhaps the most famous river in our region from a perspective of pre-European history. Its name is found in Tahiti and it offe...

Waihirere Domain is 14km from Gisborne city centre off Back Ormond Road on Waihirere Road.   It's an iconic destination reserve for the region.  It's approximately 52.82 hectares in size and is comprised of hill-slopes and cliffs lining part of the upper catchment of the Waihirere Stream.The souther...

The water quality at this site is monitored all year round, but more frequently during the summer months. A safe and popular swimming beach. It usually has the most gentle surf out of all Gisborne beaches and is ideal for learning to surf. Waikanae Holiday Park offers beachfront accommodation.

Waikanae Creek holds historic and cultural significance even though it has a small catchment area of approximately 7 km2. Waikanae Creek headwaters are near the Gisborne Airport and the Makaraka racecourse. It then passes through light industrial and residential planning zones before discharging nea...

The Waimata is one of Gisborne city's three rivers that flow through the inner-city area. The catchment size is 226 km2 and land use is mainly typical Gisborne hill country sheep and cattle farming with large areas of exotic forest on the steeper inland areas.