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With the weather having been a bit drizzly of late, how about heading out for some old-fashioned fun indoors at Dome Cinema theatre in Gisborne NZ? This nostalgic theatre attraction is not your run-of-the-mill night at the movies. The room …

Get a glimpse into the history of technology in the Gisborne region when you visit the ECMoT or East Coast Museum of Technology! What started off as a small group of technology and transport enthusiasts who set up a small …

Just off the beaten path, north of Lake Rotorua, you’ll find a pleasant little pit stop the whole family is sure to enjoy, the Okere Falls store. If you’ve plans to visit the Agrodome, visit Hells Gate volcanic spa, or …

It’s well into spring and heading into summer, so you know what that means… fresh, delectable NZ berries! There’s no better place to get your fresh-from-the-farm berry fix in New Zealand than at Julian’s Berry Farm and Cafe in Whakatane. …

Pack a picnic lunch and head west on the 35 toward Whakatane to visit one of New Zealand’s remaining coastal forest terrains; the White Pine Bush Scenic Reserve. Located less than 2 ½ hours from the Hicks Bay Motel, this …

If you’ve eaten out anywhere in New Zealand, you’ve probably seen a large selection of seafood on the menu, and perhaps even ordered a plate for yourself. Many of New Zealand’s most talented chefs have created some type of delectable …

Looking for a really great place to enjoy dinner while touring Gisborne? Look no further than the USSCo Bar and Bistro, located near the inner harbor. For three years running, the USSCo Bar & Bistro gained a spotlight in Cuisine …

Throughout the islands, you’ll find that New Zealanders enjoy the unique café culture atmosphere they experience at their locally owned coffee shops and cafés. Influenced from cultures around the world, each establishment has their own unique spin on the café …

Drive about 2 hours and 20 minutes west from Hicks Bay Motel to the little bay town of Whakatane. Resting along the coastline of the Bay of Plenty, you will be able to see the beautiful, natural landmark called Pohaturoa …

John Campbell, Hicks Bay Motel’s namesake, is best known as the New Zealand runner who broke Jack Foster’s 1974 Commonwealth Games marathon record by 15 seconds. Foster’s record had been considered unbeatable after it had been at the top of …