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Feb 13, 2009 - Covering Ground

Kaikoura -> Masterton -> Napier -> Gisborne by Mike We’ve been covering a lot of ground lately, narrowing down the field if you will. ... On our way from Napier to Gisborne we stopped at the Morere Hot Springs for a soak. ... We’re in Gisborne now. ...

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Sep 24, 2008 - Te Araroa - Gisborne

Depart Te Araroa: 777 km (07. The drive from Te Araroa to Gisborne was, quite frankly, a nightmare. ... We did just under 200km today, so another long day in the saddle, although we did do it in good time in the end, pulling into Gisborne at 12. ... 30 – and that with a tourist stop of at Tolago Bay to walk along the wharf/jetty/pier that is 600m long.Depart Te Araroa: 777 km (07. The drive from Te Araroa to Gisborne was, quite frankly, a nightmare. ... We did just under 200km today, so another long day in the saddle, although we did do it in good time in the end, pulling into Gisborne at 12. ... 30 – and that with a tourist stop of at Tolago Bay to walk along the wharf/jetty/pier that is 600m long....

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Aug 28, 2008 - Gisborne

I am glad that I didn't have a lot of time in Gisborne. ... I think that Gisborne could be a nice place to be in the summer when surfing is possible and a day on the beach could be enjoyed but that is all it really has going for it. ... I have moved on and I am now in Rotorua, which on first impression gets a good rating.I am glad that I didn't have a lot of time in Gisborne. ... I think that Gisborne could be a nice place to be in the summer when surfing is possible and a day on the beach could be enjoyed but that is all it really has going for it. ... I have moved on and I am now in Rotorua, which on first impression gets a good rating....

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May 23, 2008 - Gisborne to Opotiki North Island 3rd to 5th May 2008.

Our short journey today meant we were on our camp site in Gisborne by late morning. ... This gave us a chance to get some washing done and hang it out on the line to dry and then set out to explore Gisborne. ... After taking the tourist photographs we walked into the city of Gisborne to have a look around. ... Gisborne is the most easterly city in the world (or so our guide book says), and sits on a horse shoe shaped bay called Poverty Bay. ... This ship floundered on the Gisborne reef in 1926. ...

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Feb 9, 2008 - Whakatane to Gisborne

This would mean back tracking from Gisborne back to Whakatane but we thought it would be worth it. ... Off we went to Gisborne, choosing the Gorge Route along Highway 2, 201km and 3:25 hours. ... The highway from Ohope to Gisborne, the Waioreka Gorge route, followed the Waioeka River for quite some time, up and down and around and up again and around, through rugged native forested mountains, getting steeper and narrower as you go inland, then crossing to more open rolling hills with sheep and some cattle. ... We probably averaged about 40km/hr, and after about 3 ½ hours we arrived at Gisborne Tudor Park Motel. ... The Gisborne area is well known for its wines as well as being a shipping port and having beautiful sandy beaches right in town. ...

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Jul 3, 2006 - Taupo to Gisborne

We left Taupo for Gisborne at about 8:30. ... This was a long day of driving and in winter it means that you arrive in Gisborne after dark. ... Gisborne is in the Poverty bay area and was named such because when Captain Cook arrived here he hoped to replenish his stocks and repair his ships but left with nothing thought only poverty can be saved from staying here. ... Anyways, the big thing in the summer with Gisborne is surfing. ...

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Jan 9, 2006 - Napier - Gisborne

We hopped back onto the bus and it wasn't long until our next stop - a winery in Hawke's Bay. We then headed towards Gisborne. ... We were staying in a place just outside of the town - Surf Chalet Lodge, right on Wainui beach.We hopped back onto the bus and it wasn't long until our next stop - a winery in Hawke's Bay. We then headed towards Gisborne. ... We were staying in a place just outside of the town - Surf Chalet Lodge, right on Wainui beach....

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