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VINEYARDS

1940 Vintage Tiger Moth ZK-BAL was built at Hatfield, England for the R.A.F. as a trainer. After World War 11, it was imported to Gisbome and converted into an agricultural topdresser and sprayer. ZK-BAL did her last agricultural job in 1958 and was left tied to a fence, minus its engine, until July 1962. In 1982 owner Mr. Wayne Greaves fully restored ZK-BAL. In 1997, the Darton Field Flying Syndicate purchased ZK-BAL. The aircraft is housed in the Gisborne Aviation Preservation Society hangar and is affectionately called ‘SNAFU’.

Wine lovers revere Gisborne as the “Chardonnay Capital” of New Zealand due to the predominance of this variety. Gisborne has a broad varietal mix and diversity of wine styles reflecting the different soil types and mesoclimates of the region. Also a celebrated reputation for Gewürztraminer, and recently some fine Semillon and Chenin Blanc wines have been produced, as well as Pinot Gris and Viognier as varieties with a promising future. Today, Gisborne is one of New Zealand’s most important grape growing regions, the third largest in the country.
   
 
 

WYLLIE COTTAGE

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Wyllie Cottage - The first European house to be built East of the Taruheru River is the oldest house still standing in Gisborne. Built in 1872 the Cottage has been restored to its original state and includes many valuable historic exhibits. Situated close to its original site, Wyllie Cottage is sited at Gisborne’s Tairawhiti Museum, Kelvin Rise, Stout Street, Gisborne, and is a must to view.   www.tairawhitimuseum.org.nz

Gisborne is an idyllic place to relax and enjoy your Xmas holiday. As the centre of the spectacular East Coast surrounded by contrasts of rugged mountain ranges, undulating rivers, the vast Pacific Ocean and the Poverty Bay plains, Gisborne is one of the best and most scenic cities in New Zealand. Only 5 minutes walk from Gisborne’s main street there are the clear blue waters and white sands of Waikanae Beach. Here you can enjoy swimming, wind-surfing, surf-skiing or simply roll, loll, oil and bake in the sunshine.
   
 
 

YOUNG NICKS HEAD

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Young Nick’s Head is on the right hand side of this photo, with the cruise liner ‘The World’ anchored in Poverty Bay during the liner’s first visit to Gisborne District. The white cliffs of Young Nick’s Head are named after Nicholas Young (cabin boy), who was the first of the Endeavour crew to sight land.

Welcome to 'Gisborne's Online ZOO - a selection of animal and bird photos that have been chosen to display the amazing beauty of God's creation here on planet earth!
 

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Construction of this ONLINE ZOO began in mid August 2010... and comprises a selection of photos taken of NZ Native Birds - as well as a variety of exotic animals and birds from around Australasia, all captured on camera by the inhouse photographers of  www.gisbornespecials.co.nz  

It is hoped that the images will be of interest to the young - and not so young -  and to encourage a love for the amazing creatures that share planet earth with us...

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