East Cape

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The place that sees the sun before anyone else, this area is lined with beaches and has a strong maori community. The area is laid back and enjoys sunshine, surfing and inland waterfalls and lakes.

1 Places
- 1.1 Cities
- 1.2 Regions
2 Couch Surfing
3 Attractions
4 Tips

Places

Cities

Gisborne 33,000 people

Regions

East Cape
Lake Waikaremoana

Couch Surfing

There are 4 out of 6 active members in Gisborne
Dec06.

Attractions

The marae which are in villages along the east cape
Visit the place where "Whale Rider" was filmed, Whangara, just north of Gisborne
Eastward Arboretum
Te Urewera National park

Tips

Mahia Peninsula has the best surf beach on the East coast
Head over to Napier where there are active couch surfers

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