$14.1m
annual international visitor spend
as at year-end May 2024
Cruise tourism presents an opportunity for Tairāwhiti to boost its local economy and raise its profile as a global tourism destination.
Cruise ships can bring thousands of visitors to the region each year, who can spend money on goods and services, create jobs, and support local businesses. The Trust supports tours and logistics on the ground to ensure everything runs smoothly.
Cruise ships schedule
Cruise season runs from November to March.
Road closures
Scheduled traffic management will be in place early morning during the season to keep everyone safe during the busy periods.
Tairāwhiti Cruise Development Pathway
The Tairāwhiti Cruise Development Pathway (TCDP), is a long-term strategy to strengthen the region’s position as a top cruise destination.
Developed in collaboration with Gisborne District Council, Eastland Port and industry partners, the plan takes a sustainable and strategic approach to grow cruise tourism while delivering economic and community benefits.
Volunteers
Cruise ambassadors help to ensure our manuhiri feel welcome and have a great experience in Tairāwhiti.
Register to volunteer during the cruise season.
Cruise Tourism Key Figures
12,000 visitors
arrived in region via cruise ship
20 cruise ships
called into port, 7 berthed alongside Wharf 7
Latest news
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Trust releases ten-year Tairāwhiti Cruise Development Pathway
Trust Tairāwhiti has launched the Tairāwhiti Cruise Development Pathway (TCDP), a long-term strategy to strengthen the region’s position as a top cruise destination.
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Sailing forward: Tairāwhiti cruise strategy
Trust Tairāwhiti, Eastland Port and Gisborne District Council (GDC) are developing a ten-year cruise strategy for Tairāwhiti that aims to capitalise on the growing global cruise market.
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Cruise is big news for Tairāwhiti
One of the biggest ever cruise seasons has ended on a high in Tairāwhiti, with a final visit from the towering Noordam.
Carrying up to 1,900 passengers and 800 crew, the Noordam anchored in the bay… -
Cruise season is here
Next week Gisborne will host the National Geographic Orion, the first cruise ship visit for the 2023/23 summer season. It is scheduled to arrive at 8am on 13 November, bringing about 106 passengers…
Our People
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Holly Hatzilamprou
Regional Destination Manager
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Kim McVicker
Destination Marketing Manager
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Kara Hull
Team Leader isite
