What’s on at our beachfront Area?

Yoga Day

Sunday, 12 October 

from 7am to 5pm

Opening of Our Sunrise Yoga Sessions

Join us for a day of connection – with yourself, others, and the beauty of nature.

Immerse yourself in this serene and spiritual space, blessed by the natural surroundings. Listen to the soothing sounds of waves, birds, and boats, while feeling the warmth of the sun and the gentle breeze. Come as you are!

This thoughtfully designed event welcomes everyone and has been made as affordable as possible. We are excited to bring local teachers who are passionate about sharing their love for yoga. Classes will be accessible for all levels, featuring sunrise yoga sessions, meditation, breathing exercises, various styles of yoga, Ayurveda Workshop, workout & strengthening with SOL Fitness etc, and the relaxing sauna experience provided by The Sauna Project.

Location: Tatapouri Bay

Pricing

We can’t wait to see you there!

Yoga Day - Tatapouri Bay | Sunday, 12th October

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The Sauna Project – Now Onsite at Tatapouri Bay

Book a guided sauna session by the sea.
Our friends at The Sauna Project are now parked at Tatapouri Bay, offering weekly guided sauna experiences that blend heat, cold, and ocean magic. Bring a friend or come solo – you’ll always leave feeling refreshed.

How It Works

  • The sauna is heated to 85°C

  • Spend around 15 minutes in the sauna, then cool off with a dip in the ocean

  • Repeat the cycle 3 times over the course of 1 hour

  • A trained guide is there to support your session

 What to Bring

  • Two towels (one to sit on, one to dry off)

  • Water bottle to stay hydrated

  • Swimwear – arrive ready to sweat and splash

 Location

Right here at Tatapouri Bay, beside the ocean and surrounded by nature.

Pricing

The Sauna Project – $23 per person
Book your session here

 Why You’ll Love It

This is more than a sauna – it’s a ritual. Heat, sea, stillness, and connection. Whether you’re a first-timer or a cold plunge regular, this guided experience is designed to help you slow down, breathe deep, and reset.

We can’t wait to welcome you to this one-of-a-kind coastal experience.

 

 

Rise & Shine Yoga

Time: 7am am to 8am
Date: Every Saturday & Sunday 7:00 am $10.00 – BYO mat (October to March)
Cost: $10 to the teacher
Where: Beachfront area by the cafe
Mats: Bring your own

Instructors from Reset – Yoga and Wellness Studios

 

Events & Workshops

In the warmth and beauty of Tatapouri Bay is a gathering place for doers, dreamers, families, and friends. Let us know how we can host your event here – be it a workshop, yoga retreat, a special birthday, family reunions or company function.

Coming Soon

Welcome to the Front Space at Tatapouri Bay – where the rhythm of the ocean sets the tone for movement, connection, and creativity. Nestled alongside our oceanfront café and just steps from the sand, this beautiful open-air space is where we bring people together to move, breathe, connect, and celebrate.

From energising sunrise yoga in Gisborne to cold plunge sessions, local fitness classes, creative makers markets, and soulful live music by the sea – there’s always something happening on our beachfront.

We’re building a calendar that reflects the vibrant spirit of our coastal community, inviting locals and travellers alike to show up just as they are.

If you would like to receive information about our upcoming events, let us know.

 

 

EXPLORE GISBORNE

Gisborne Astro Tours

The Gisborne Astro Tour is a unique experience and in-depth voyage of discovery to the far corners of the universe. This intimate and inspiring 2-hour astro tour with a highly acclaimed astronomer is your gateway to the stars.

Gisborne Wine Centre

Located in the inner harbour marina, the Gisborne Wine Centre stands out as the city’s top wine cellar and tasting room. It offers guided tastings that showcase the finest wines from the Gisborne region. Alongside this, the onsite restaurant, Crawford Road Kitchen, provides delicious dinner. Wine tasting is from 3pm – 9pm. Bookings are not required. (Subject availability)

Dive Tatapouri

Right next door to us at Tatapouri Bay you can get up close and personal with these majestic creatures with their guided Reef Ecology Tour

Cafe

Tatapouri Bay – Beachfront cafe

Located right on the water, our little coffee container serves up the finest from local roastery Far East Coffee Co as well as delicious real fruit ice-creams. Open on summer Saturday & Sunday from 8am to 2pm.

Siduri Wine Bar

Siduri Wine Bar & Deli

Organic and biodynamic wines of the world. 16 Peel street, Gisborne, NZ. Thursday, Friday, Monday 3:30 till late, weekends from 5pm

Avairy

The Aviary Collective

Collective store / four small businesses / eco, jewellery, toys, kids clothing, cards, designer recycled clothing, art.

Tahu

Tahu is a beachfront restaurant offering delicious lunch and dinner. It serves platters, meals, classic cocktails, and fine wines in a beautiful setting.

Crawford Road Kitchen

Food, wine fine times. Find us at the Gisborne wine centre. Inner harbour, Gisborne, NZ
Lunch and dinner, Tuesday to Saturday.

Gisborne Railbike Adventure

Experience an amazing new cycling adventure on the very scenic 90 kilometres of coastal railway between Gisborne and Wairoa.

Maunga Hikurangi

Nau mai haramai; welcome.
Ko Hikurangi te maunga, Ko Waiapu te awa, Ko Ngati Porou te iwi
Explore our unforgettable experiences and sacred sites

Cooks Cove

Walk to Cooks Cove where Captain James Cook stopped in 1769 as part of his circumnavigation of New Zealand

Eastwoodhill National Arboretum

Eastwoodhill Arboretum is the National Arboretum of New Zealand and encompasses over 131 hectares planted in exotic and native trees, shrubs and climber plantings.

Rere Rock Slide

The Rere Rockslide (aka Nature’s slip & slide). Along the Wharekopae River, this 60m rock slide is made up of constantly running water over a smooth rock bed that feeds into a cushioning large pool at the end.

Sunshine Brewery

Sunshine Brewery has been turning out delicious, all natural batch-brewed Craft beer since 1989. Making us the oldest independent brewery in NZ*

The Works

Fresh Produce, Local Wine/Beer, Great Coffee, an Awesome Team. Come down to The Works and dine with us whether it’s Brunch, Lunch, Tapas or Dinner.

Dome Bar And Cinema

Dome Cinema is a charming mixture of the modern and fun, of old elegance and romance. Somehow it makes you feel right at home.

Matawhero Wines

Single vineyard, dry-farmed wines with a colourful history that reflect our unique region.

Muirs Bookshop

We are a large Independent bookshop in the Main Street of Gisborne offering a wide range of best-selling and eclectic literary fiction, non-fiction and carefully selected children’s books.

Truly

Marle, NEUW, RAINS, Widdess, Brie Leon, KNUFERMAN, Mahsa, MARS, Ovna Ovich, & more. Designer clothing for women who get it.

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