Black House Studio local guidebook
Sightseeing
Wainui Beach is a beautiful spot to swim in the summer, surf all year around or take an evening stroll.
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Wainui Beach
Wainui Beach is a beautiful spot to swim in the summer, surf all year around or take an evening stroll.
Tolaga Bay Wharf - Built in 1929 Tolaga Bay Wharf is an historical place. The construction of the 660 metre Wharf allowed trading along the East Coast. The end of the wharf is a great place to fish or if you are brave join the summer locals and take a leap into the sea below.
Tolaga Bay
Tolaga Bay Wharf - Built in 1929 Tolaga Bay Wharf is an historical place. The construction of the 660 metre Wharf allowed trading along the East Coast. The end of the wharf is a great place to fish or if you are brave join the summer locals and take a leap into the sea below.
Cooks Cove walk is an hilly, picturesque walk to the site where
Captain James Cook stopped in 1769 as part of his circumnavigation of New Zealand. The walk takes approximately 2.5 hours. You will find information panels along the way, a hole in the wall and a swimming beach at the end to take a dip before you head back.
Cook's Cove
Cooks Cove walk is an hilly, picturesque walk to the site where
Captain James Cook stopped in 1769 as part of his circumnavigation of New Zealand. The walk takes approximately 2.5 hours. You will find information panels along the way, a hole in the wall and a swimming beach at the end to take a dip before you head back.
Eastwoodhill is the national arboretum of New Zealand. It covers 131 hectares and is located 35 km northwest of Gisborne, in the hill country of Ngatapa. It was founded in 1910 by William Douglas Cook. It is the perfect place to connect with nature, wander among the many historical trees and wile away a few hours.
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Eastwoodhill Arboretum
2392 Wharekopae RdEastwoodhill is the national arboretum of New Zealand. It covers 131 hectares and is located 35 km northwest of Gisborne, in the hill country of Ngatapa. It was founded in 1910 by William Douglas Cook. It is the perfect place to connect with nature, wander among the many historical trees and wile away a few hours.
Activity
Mōrere Hot Springs - the perfect activity for a cooler days!
The Mōrere Hot Springs are a rare example of natural salt water hot springs. They produce 250,000 L per day of hot, mineral-rich sea water, which has long been sought after for its therapeutic and curative properties.
The water emerges from a fractured fault that crosses the Mangakawa valley, 300 metres upstream from the Nikau Pools and is piped to a variety of public and private pools set amongst native rain forest.
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Morere Hot Springs
State Highway 2Mōrere Hot Springs - the perfect activity for a cooler days!
The Mōrere Hot Springs are a rare example of natural salt water hot springs. They produce 250,000 L per day of hot, mineral-rich sea water, which has long been sought after for its therapeutic and curative properties.
The water emerges from a fractured fault that crosses the Mangakawa valley, 300 metres upstream from the Nikau Pools and is piped to a variety of public and private pools set amongst native rain forest.
Set in the Dome room of the historical Poverty Bay Club the Dome Cinema is very cool way to spend an evening.
Visit the bar prior to watching the film, enjoys tapas and a drink then order Pizza for intermission.
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Dome Cinema
38 Childers RdSet in the Dome room of the historical Poverty Bay Club the Dome Cinema is very cool way to spend an evening.
Visit the bar prior to watching the film, enjoys tapas and a drink then order Pizza for intermission.
Food scene
Sit in the courtyard under the beautiful trees (inside also but outside is so much better!) and enjoy a handmade pizza and a beer with with friends.
An easy 10 minute walk from the studio.
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Neighbourhood Pizzeria
57 Ballance StSit in the courtyard under the beautiful trees (inside also but outside is so much better!) and enjoy a handmade pizza and a beer with with friends.
An easy 10 minute walk from the studio.
A 10 minute walk for the studio is Curbside Cafe. The ideal spot for a coffee and donut or a quick takeaway lunch.
I have a soft spot for their delicious donuts and they are often sold out.
Cabinet food only.
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Daily Donut, Ballance Street
9 Ballance StA 10 minute walk for the studio is Curbside Cafe. The ideal spot for a coffee and donut or a quick takeaway lunch.
I have a soft spot for their delicious donuts and they are often sold out.
Cabinet food only.
Delicious fresh fruit ice creams and local produce available in the Ballance Street Village which is just a short walk or drive from the Studio.
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Village Berries
126 Ormond RdDelicious fresh fruit ice creams and local produce available in the Ballance Street Village which is just a short walk or drive from the Studio.
Enjoy a delicious breakfast, lunch or coffee (my fav are the Vietnamese pancakes). Pick up a newspaper or magazine and relax in this calm space.
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Flagship Eatery
14 Childers RdEnjoy a delicious breakfast, lunch or coffee (my fav are the Vietnamese pancakes). Pick up a newspaper or magazine and relax in this calm space.
For a fancy meal, the fanciest you will find in Gisborne, visit USSCO and enjoy an evening out. Don't forget to try the cocktails!
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Ussco Bar & Bistro
16 Childers RdFor a fancy meal, the fanciest you will find in Gisborne, visit USSCO and enjoy an evening out. Don't forget to try the cocktails!
If you are in a rush but need a quick coffee on the go pop into Mr Cliftons in town for a perfectly made locally roasted coffee.
Mr Clifton's
74 Grey StreetIf you are in a rush but need a quick coffee on the go pop into Mr Cliftons in town for a perfectly made locally roasted coffee.
The big sister to Mr Cliftons, Far East is the home of the roaster with a sweet little cafe and gift store. Cabinet food only but worth a visit!
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Far East Coffee Co Roastery
67 Awapuni RdThe big sister to Mr Cliftons, Far East is the home of the roaster with a sweet little cafe and gift store. Cabinet food only but worth a visit!
Quirky little plant based cafe at Wainui Beach with a little health store. I love to pop in here before taking a walk along the beach. Great coffee, smoothie bowls and simple vegan lunches.
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Zephyr Wainui
4 Oneroa RdQuirky little plant based cafe at Wainui Beach with a little health store. I love to pop in here before taking a walk along the beach. Great coffee, smoothie bowls and simple vegan lunches.
At Crawford Road kitchen you will find the most extensive local wine list so it the perfect place to have tapas or a meal if you love wine. Situated in the inner harbour you get beautiful sunsets if you are dining in the evening.
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Crawford Road Kitchen
50 EsplanadeAt Crawford Road kitchen you will find the most extensive local wine list so it the perfect place to have tapas or a meal if you love wine. Situated in the inner harbour you get beautiful sunsets if you are dining in the evening.