Gisborne

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Gisborne, New Zealand

Overview

On the east coast of New Zealand's North Island, south of East Cape and 120nm north of Napier lies Gisborne, a small coastal town. Gisborne provides a quiet haven and an ideal point to stop for a night on your way to/from Wellington. The locality is famous for being the first point of New Zealand seen on Capt. James Cook's first voyage of discovery.

Cruising the region

This is a stop over point, an isolated and pretty city of about 35,000, Gisborne is well worth a visit. The marina/boat harbour is actually within the central business district.

Charts

Land Information NZ: NZ55 Cape Runaway to Table Cape (1:200000); NZ5571 Poverty Bay and Approaches to Gisborne: Gisborne Harbour and Entrance (1:24000)

Radio Nets

See New Zealand
Also see World Cruiser's Nets

Local Weather

Local weather conditions?

Sources for Weather forecasts:

Approach and Navigation

Entering Gisborne Harbour/Marina is better done in daylight and ideally with the chart. The route is dredged and well marked but at nights, lights, with the city lights in the background, can be confusing on your first visit. Don't hesitate to contact Gisborne Harbour control on channel 16 for help. If possible it's a good idea to follow another boat in. Gisborne Marina and small boat harbour is about 300 metres up a river. As you enter you'll pass (on your starboard) a large ship dock.

As with all New Zeland ports, lights and markers are carefully maintained and can be relied on to operate.

Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)

Call Harbour Control up on Ch 16. There are visitors berths in the small boat harbour/marina.

Offshore Islands and Groups

Portland Island about 15 nm south

East Island off East Cape 50 nm north

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

There's a single marina/small boat harbour called Eastland Port Marina at Gisborne. With only 70 odd berths it is very small, but offers a full range of services. But you'll need to call ahead to ensure a reservation. Short term charges are relatively expensive compared to other NZ marinas.

Anchorages

You can anchor in Poverty Bay, although it can be a little rolly in an Easterly swell.

Yacht Repairs and Services

Marine Stores

Mostly tailoring to fishing, there is a reasonable range of shops for the small boat.

Repairs/Yards

Several small workshops and repair yards. As a rule you'll find these guys innovative and willing to tackle any problem. Appreciate that most locals will regard a visiting cruiiser as being very wealthy and so may not be concerned about taking a few extra hours or days on your project. So you really need to manage any work you need done.

The marina has a travel lift and hard stand area.

Fuel, Water, & Electricity

Fuel There are several service stations offerring diesel, petrol and LPG within walking distance. The marina also has diesel.

Water The tap water is clean, free and drinkable, with taps all around the marina.

Electricity 240 volt

Tourism and Things to do Ashore

Tourism

Cruisers as a rule will only be in Gisborne for a night or two. It's a small city servicing a wide agricultural area, and there is certainly much to see. The mraina is situated right in the midst of the central business district and the everything is within walking district. Start at the Tourist Information Centre where you'll find all manner of tourist promotions, trips and activities.

Due perhaps to its isolation, Gisborne is very much like walking back into the past and probably best represents New Zealand as it was 2 or 3 decades ago.

Grocery & Supply Stores

All within walking distance of the marina.

Eateries

The marina itself is the centre to many of the better bars, cafes and restaraunts.

Internet/WiFi

Available at some bars and cafes.

Laundry

There's a coin operated laundry within a short taxi ride.

Motorbike & Car Rentals

Several firms within walking distance of the marina offer a range of rental cars.

Garbage Disposal

Dumpsters at the marina, along with oil recylcing tank.

Transportation

Gisborne is relatively isolated, this problem was recently (2012) compounded when the railway line was washed away and hasn't been repaired. The state highway to the nearest city south, Napier, is a windy, narrow road. Going North is even worse, although picture perfect. The small airport provides daily flights to/from Auckland, with less frequent flights to other domestic cities.

Routes/Passages To/From

To continue a southward journey, for most cruisers, you'll need at least a one day weather window to get to Napier (3 days to go directly to Wellington). There are no stops till Napier and you'll want to travel in a northerly. The scenery is excellent and interesting, but apart from a few villages the coast is bleak with few people. DO NOT attempt a transit between Portland Island off the southern tip of the Mahia Peninsula. Most vessels cut straight across Hawke Bay from the southern end of Portland Island direct to Napier (if you plan to stop there) or towards Cape Kidnappers if the plan is further south

Continuing a passage north, you're likely to going around around East Cape. The Cape is nearly a 10 hour trip from Gisborne, running with a southerly and if it gets rough (and it often does in this part of the coast) there are several safe places you can ride it out. Check the chart and you'll see there are several sheltered bays north of Gisborne. But beware that it's easy to be trapped in a bay with an onshore gale for several days waiting for the wind to change. There's an transit between East Cape and East Island (Whangaokeno), but in rough weather perhaps best to go the long way round the island.

Cruiser's Friends

Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.

Forum Discussions

List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)

External Links

Links to relevant websites.

References & Publications

Publications, Guides, etc.

Personal Notes

Personal experiences?

Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)

Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:

January 2011

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Contributors to this page
Names: Haiqu, Delatbabel

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 ====Overview====
+On the east coast of New Zealand's North Island, south of East Cape and 120nm north of [[Napier]] lies '''Gisborne''', a small coastal town. Gisborne provides a quiet haven and an ideal point to stop for a night on your way to/from Wellington. The locality is famous for being the first point of New Zealand seen on Capt. James Cook's first voyage of discovery.
 {{TOCleft}}
 ====Cruising the region====
+This is a stop over point, an isolated and pretty city of about 35,000, Gisborne is well worth a visit. The marina/boat harbour is actually within the central business district.
 ==Charts==
-; [http://www.linz.govt.nz Land Information NZ]
+; [http://www.linz.govt.nz/hydro Land Information NZ]
 : NZ55 Cape Runaway to Table Cape (1:200000)
 : NZ5571 Poverty Bay and Approaches to Gisborne: Gisborne Harbour and Entrance (1:24000)
 ==Radio Nets==
-''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''
+* ''See [[New Zealand]]''
-*
+* ''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''
+*
 ==Local Weather==
@@ Line 33: / Line 37: @@
 Sources for Weather forecasts:
+* [http://www.metservice.com/ NZ Met Service]
+* [http://www.metvuw.com/forecast/ Met Victoria University]
-www.metservice.co.nz
 ==Approach and Navigation==
-Details?
+Entering Gisborne Harbour/Marina is better done in daylight and ideally with the chart. The route is dredged and well marked but at nights, lights, with the city lights in the background, can be confusing on your first visit. Don't hesitate to contact Gisborne Harbour control on channel 16 for help. If possible it's a good idea to follow another boat in.
+Gisborne Marina and small boat harbour is about 300 metres up a river. As you enter you'll pass (on your starboard) a large ship dock.
+As with all New Zeland ports, lights and markers are carefully maintained and can be relied on to operate.
 ==Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)==
-Submit details about facilities for checking in - where to dock, location of immigration & customs, etc.
+Call Harbour Control up on Ch 16. There are visitors berths in the small boat harbour/marina.
 ==Offshore Islands and Groups==
-List Islands
+Portland Island about 15 nm south
-*
-*
+East Island off East Cape 50 nm north
 ==Marinas & Yacht Clubs==
-*
+There's a single marina/small boat harbour called Eastland Port Marina at Gisborne. With only 70 odd berths it is very small, but offers a full range of services. But you'll need to call ahead to ensure a reservation. Short term charges are relatively expensive compared to other NZ marinas.
-*
-*
 ===Anchorages===
-List details of all safe anchorages in the area.
+* You can anchor in Poverty Bay, although it can be a little rolly in an Easterly swell.
-*
-*
-*
 ==Yacht Repairs and Services==
 ====Marine Stores====
-Submit addresses and contact details of marine related businesses that are of interest to cruisers.
+Mostly tailoring to fishing, there is a reasonable range of shops for the small boat.
-*
 ====Repairs/Yards====
-*
+Several small workshops and repair yards. As a rule you'll find these guys innovative and willing to tackle any problem. Appreciate that most locals will regard a visiting cruiiser as being very wealthy and so may not be concerned about taking a few extra hours or days on your project. So you really need to manage any work you need done.
+The marina has a travel lift and hard stand area.
 ====Fuel, Water, & Electricity====
-; Fuel
+Fuel
-: fuel notes
+There are several service stations offerring diesel, petrol and LPG within walking distance. The marina also has diesel.
-; Water
-: water notes
+Water
-; Electricity
+The tap water is clean, free and drinkable, with taps all around the marina.
-: electricity notes
+Electricity
+volt
 ==Tourism and Things to do Ashore==
 ===Tourism===
-List places of interest, tours, etc.
+Cruisers as a rule will only be in Gisborne for a night or two. It's a small city servicing a wide agricultural area, and there is certainly much to see. The mraina is situated right in the midst of the central business district and the everything is within walking district. Start at the Tourist Information Centre where you'll find all manner of tourist promotions, trips and activities.
-*
+Due perhaps to its isolation, Gisborne is very much like walking back into the past and probably best represents New Zealand as it was 2 or 3 decades ago.
 ===Grocery & Supply Stores===
-*
+All within walking distance of the marina.
-*
 ===Eateries===
-*
+The marina itself is the centre to many of the better bars, cafes and restaraunts.
-*
 ===Internet/WiFi===
-Available?
+Available at some bars and cafes.
 ===Laundry===
-*
+There's a coin operated laundry within a short taxi ride.
-*
 ===Motorbike & Car Rentals===
-*
+Several firms within walking distance of the marina offer a range of rental cars.
 ===Garbage Disposal===
-?
+Dumpsters at the marina, along with oil recylcing tank.
 ===Transportation===
-Transportation (local and/or international)
+Gisborne is relatively isolated, this problem was recently (2012) compounded when the railway line was washed away and hasn't been repaired. The state highway to the nearest city south, Napier, is a windy, narrow road. Going North is even worse, although picture perfect.
-*
+The small airport provides daily flights to/from Auckland, with less frequent flights to other domestic cities.
 ==Routes/Passages To/From==
-Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.
+To continue a southward journey, for most cruisers, you'll need at least a one day weather window to get to Napier (3 days to go directly to Wellington). There are no stops till Napier and you'll want to travel in a northerly. The scenery is excellent and interesting, but apart from a few villages the coast is bleak with few people. DO NOT attempt a transit between Portland Island off the southern tip of the Mahia Peninsula. Most vessels cut straight across Hawke Bay from the southern end of Portland Island direct to Napier (if you plan to stop there) or towards Cape Kidnappers if the plan is further south
-*
+Continuing a passage north, you're likely to going around around East Cape. The Cape is nearly a 10 hour trip from Gisborne, running with a southerly and if it gets rough (and it often does in this part of the coast) there are several safe places you can ride it out. Check the chart and you'll see there are several sheltered bays north of Gisborne. But beware that it's easy to be trapped in a bay with an onshore gale for several days waiting for the wind to change. There's an transit between East Cape and East Island (Whangaokeno), but in rough weather perhaps best to go the long way round the island.
 ==Cruiser's Friends==
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 ==External Links==
 Links to relevant websites.
-*
-*
 *
 ==References & Publications==
 Publications, Guides, etc.
 *
 ==Personal Notes==
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 ====''Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)''====
 ''Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated'':
-*
+* January 2011
-*
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+{{Guide2}}
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+'''Names''': [[User:Haiqu|Haiqu]], [[User:Delatbabel|Delatbabel]]
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(Click links for more information)
	45°5.923′S, 170°58.355′E
	Photo gallery
	Local chartlet