Situated on the east coast of New Zealand’s North Island, Gisborne is renowned for its wineries and beaches. Kick start your next adventure with low rates on local car rental by comparing with VroomVroomVroom.
| Vehicle Classes | Compact, Sport, Wagon/Estate, SUV |
|---|---|
| Number of Depots | 1 |
| Car Rental Brands | Thrifty |
If you’re arriving in Gisborne by plane, you also have the option of collecting your rental car directly from Gisborne Airport (GIS). We work with four rental brands that service the airport, ensuring you get the best rates available and a vehicle that suits your needs.
We compare rates from this local depot for rental cars right out of Gisborne:
 | 387 Childers Road, Gisborne 4010 8:00am - 4:30pm weekdays. Closed weekends. |
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It’s a three-minute drive from Gisborne Airport to the heart of Gisborne via Chalmers Road.
It takes just under five hours via State Highway 2 to drive from Hamilton to Gisborne.
This city boasts of being one of the first in the world to watch the sun rise everyday. We all know that the sun rises in the east, right? You can find Gisborne on the east coast of the Eastland region and it's one of the brightest and cheeriest places in the country.
Address: 34 Wainui Rd, Inner Kaiti, Gisborne 4010, New Zealand
Want to do it like the pros you've been watching from the beach? Blitz Surf School operates out of the Blitz Surf shop and will take you to all the best spots for group or private lessons. Stand Up Paddle Boarding is the newest craze, they can sort you out for that too.
Address: 1257 Makaretu Rd, Matawai, Gisborne 4092, New Zealand
Approximately 65 km from Gisborne city and 24 km east of Matawai village, is a spot for magnificent adventure! Haurata is a great way to complete an around the East Cape journey, the perfect accommodation for cyclists, a walking group destination, a relaxing yet fun-filled and romantic getaway, or a unique family holiday.
Address: 2392 Wharekopae Rd, Gisborne 4072, New Zealand
This is a 135-hectare garden wonder, started over 100 years ago by pioneering conservationist Douglas Cook. Nearby is the stunning Rere Waterfall, a magnificent wall of water, 20 metres wide and 10 metres tall. This is a great spot for swimming and picnicking. You've also got to try the Rere Rockslide. Pick up an inflatable device from the Gisborne I-site, and race over 60 metres of exhilaration, as the fast flowing Wharekopae River speeds over moss-covered sandstone to a freshwater pool below.
Address: 10 Stout St, Gisborne, 4010, New Zealand
Your next destination has to be the Tairawhiti Museum because it's one of New Zealand's best! The museum and gallery offer Kiwi contemporary art exhibitions. It's a brilliant place to get a taste of New Zealand's culture, heritage and history.
Address: 2392 Wharekopae Rd, Gisborne 4072, New Zealand
After a 30-minute drive through vineyards and farmland, you'll have to make a stop at Eastwoodhill, New Zealand's National Arboretum. This stunning collection of plant life covers 135 hectares and pulls in 8,000 visitors from across the globe each year.
Address: Kaiti Beach Road in Gisborne
Captain Cook's Landing Site commemorates the first Europeans arriving in New Zealand. There stand granite monuments of Captain James Cook and Nicholas Young, members of the crew that first sighted this land. From here, you can go to Titirangi Domain, Kaiti Hill to get the best view of the white cliffs of Young Nick's head. Ride up from Ranfurly Street to stop at the various lookouts or save gas and take the walkways to enjoy the picnic places and the resident trees.
Address: 5 Titirangi Dr, Inner Kaiti, Gisborne 4010, New Zealand
While you're still in Titirangi, you can drop by the Cook Memorial Observatory. The observatory's prominently dubbed as the most easterly observatory in the world and it has three telescopes that are free to use to get a closer look at the night sky. Visit in the evening when the sky and the stars are at their best and most beautiful.
