East Coast

East Coast Regional Information

The East Coast region is the first place in the world to see the sun rise each day. The district is also referred to as Eastland or the East Cape, and is an isolated area with small settlements along its shoreline.

Gisborne is the region's largest centre and is famed for its production of premium white wines, particularly Chardonnay. The local economy has a focus on viticulture, agriculture, horticulture, forestry and farming.

Navigate with our great East Coast map to stay on the right track and find what you're looking for when traveling in the region. While you're on the road, be prepared for all seasons with weather forecasts, reports and current information on East Coast weather.

For more information, visit the information site for Gisborne and the surrounding region.