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New Zealand is fortunate enough to have a wide variety of accommodation options to choose from. Whatever standard you seek, there is a price and quality to suit your needs. Accommodation is available in abundance at the major tourist locations, but also scattered around off-the-beaten-track places - wherever you go, accommodation is never too far away. One thing to note about accommodation in Gisborne is that you should be sure to book early for peak holiday times, for instance over the Christmas holidays and long weekends. During these times accommodation is often booked out well in advance.

Built in a casual sprawl from the edge of the ocean, Gisborne is the first city in the world to
greet the sun each morning. It's also the country's Chardonnay Capital - the local wineries have
become a major visitor attraction for Gisborne. Captain Cook first set foot here in 1769, and
European settlement began in 1831. The town is named after William Gisborne who was the Colonial
Secretary in 1879. Gisborne is one of the few places in New Zealand where Maori cultural traditions
are still evident in the day-to-day activities of the people, and where the Maori language is a part
of everyday life. Accommodation in Gisborne is plentiful, giving you a choice of options; luxury
villas, exclusive hideaways, hotels, self-catering motels and lodges (some with a restaurant),
holiday parks with tourist flats, budget accommodation in cabins, campervan and campsites. Seasonal
discounts may apply, pet friendly accommodation is available in Gisborne by arrangement.