outdoors

East Cape

This is the place where you can see the first sunrise of the whole world! The East Cape is a big corner of New Zealand where hardly any tourists go and that makes it even more special. Most tourists who drive from Opitiki to Gisborne or the other way around take the highway, cutting off the East Cape. It’s worth taking the long drive to get there though, which is called the Pacific Coast Highway. The coastal drive takes you through small remote towns, rich in Maori culture, and spectacular views. In the middle is a big mountain in Raukumara Forest Park, and you should also watch the sunrise at the East Cape Lighthouse! East Cape is also home to NZ’s second largest pier in Tolaga Bay.