Discover the Eastwoodhill Express—a unique supported bike tour blending lush arboretum walks and scenic vineyard rides near Gisborne. Embark on a day of nature, cycling thrills, and local wine indulgence.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
6 hours approx
Fitness Level
Suitable for riders with basic fitness who can handle light cycling and moderate walking.
Wildlife
History
Douglas Cook began planting Eastwoodhill in 1945, creating a living library of exotic trees that challenges New Zealand’s flora norms.
Conservation
Eastwoodhill maintains sustainable practices including minimal pesticide use and community education to protect its botanical heritage.
Experience Gisborne
Discover the Eastwoodhill Express—a unique supported bike tour blending lush arboretum walks and scenic vineyard rides near Gisborne. Embark on a day of nature, cycling thrills, and local wine indulgence.
Experience Gisborne is a local tour operator based in Gisborne that presents a range of guided, self-guided and supported experiences across the Tairāwhiti/Gisborne region. The business lists a variety of day experiences including vineyard tours, city sightseeing, scenic rides and combined nature-and-food trips.
Offerings named by Experience Gisborne include Eastwoodhill Tour with Vineyard Platter, Bike Hire, Tairawhiti Gisborne City Tour (guided), Tolaga Bay Tour with Lunch, Vineyard Tour (self-guided), Great Taste Tour (self-guided and with lunch), Eastwoodhill Express (supported), Rere Express (supported), Afternoon Wine Tour with Vineyard Platter and Rere Falls & Eastwoodhill Tour with Refreshments. Several options combine food and wine elements such as vineyard platters and lunches alongside visits to regional highlights.
Experience Gisborne provides bike hire alongside a variety of tour formats to accommodate self-guided explorers and visitors seeking guided or supported rides. The operator is featured on The Adventure Collective, where the trip names and formats are listed for travellers to compare options and plan itineraries.
Prospective guests can review the available trip types and select guided, supported or self-guided formats depending on preference. Listings indicate when refreshments, platters or lunches are included in specific tours. Experience Gisborne focuses on facilitating access to key Gisborne attractions through multiple delivery formats and accessible bike hire options.
Location
Gisborne
Operates in the Gisborne region.
Tours Offered
11 tours
Guided, self-guided and supported options.
Bike Hire
Available
Bike hire available for self-ride exploration.
Activity Types
Guided & Self-guided
City tours, vineyard visits and supported rides.
Browse available tours, check details for guided, self-guided or supported formats, and confirm bike hire availability through listings featuring Experience Gisborne.
Wear layered clothing
The weather can shift from cool forest shade to open vineyard sun—bring a warm jacket and raincoat.
Bring sunscreen and sunglasses
Exposed cycling sections demand sun protection to keep you comfortable and safe all day.
Stay hydrated
Carry a water bottle to stay refreshed during the arboretum walks and cycling segments.
Use the provided bike helmet
Helmets ensure safety on fast downhill rides like the Ngatapa Hill descent.
Cycling helmet
Protects your head on downhill and flat cycling sections.
Water bottle
Keeps you hydrated throughout the day’s physical activity.
Sun protection (sunscreen, sunglasses)
Necessary for extended sun exposure during vineyard rides.
summer
Layered clothing and rain jacket
Allows you to adjust for changing weather conditions and forest shade.
all seasons