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Though one
of the lesser travelled regions of New Zealand, Eastland
offers some of the the most stunning coastal scenery
in the country and is also an area rich in Maori culture
and history. Renowned for its miles of untouched coastline,
the area is perfect for camping, surfing, swimming, fishing
and diving. Opotiki is the northern gateway to the region
where State Highway 35 begins winding a scenic path around
the East Cape and south to Gisborne.
Holding the acolade of being the most easterly city
in the world, and thus the first to greet the sun each day,
Gisborne is the main centre in this sparsely populated region.
A very pleasant city with a friendly feel, it is steeped
in history being the place where the first Polynesian voyages
landed, where Captain Cook made his first landing and where
the first meeting took place between the two cultures. |
Picturesque bays and coves offer many a stunning view to break up the journey including the small town of Tolaga Bay, where the longest wharf in the southern hemisphere (660 m) proudly juts out into the bay.
Yet it is not only the coastline that provides Eastland with it's beauty, the hinterland is equally stunning. Wilderness lakes, mountain ranges, dense forests, rivers and rolling farmland are all present, as well as Te Urewera National Park, the third largest national park in the country.
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