travel42 Port Guide: Gisborne

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Being one of the less-visited parts of New Zealand probably makes Gisborne all the more worth a visit. Gisborne is 203 mi/328 km east of Taupo.

The Gisborne region was one of the first places in New Zealand settled by Maori and was also the site of Capt. Cook's first landing in 1769. Famed for being the first place in the world to greet the rising sun each day, Gisborne is also known for its vineyards and wineries; its climate is said to be one of the best in the country.

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