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Main Centres in East cape region

Main Centres in East Cape - Gisborne - one of the sunniest cities in New Zealand - Opotiki - gateway to a natural wonderland - Wairoa - gateway to the Urewera National Park - Mahia - a coastal getaway

East cape region - New Zealand

EAST CAPE REGION - NEW ZEALAND Eastland is the first mainland place in the world to see the sun each day. There's a fresh quality to the scenery of Eastland. Bush fringed misty mountain lakes, beaches that have hardly changed for hundreds of years, farmland and vineyards that breathe the spirit of nature. Camping, diving, fishing, hunting, swimming and surfing opportunities abound. There are many interesting and beautiful walks within the region. One of the most stunning areas for hiking is in the Te Urewera National Park, the largest untouched . way to experience the magic of Eastland.In contrast to the natural beauty Gisborne is a city where you can indulge in gourmet dining and wine tasting. Gisborne's surf beaches attract surfers from all over the world—Captain Cook and his ship Endeavour surfed into Kaiti Beach in 1769.