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Story: East Coast places

This is a comprehensive guide to the towns, coastal and inland areas, and other places of interest in East Coast.

Story by Monty Soutar

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Gisborne, city of rivers Gisborne, city of rivers
Tapestry in Matawhero church Tapestry in Matawhero church
Te Kurī-a-Pāoa/Young Nicks Head Te Kurī-a-Pāoa/Young Nicks Head
East Cape lighthouse East Cape lighthouse
Hikurangi from the road Hikurangi from the road
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How to cite this page

Monty Soutar, East Coast places, Te Ara – the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, https://teara.govt.nz/en/east-coast-places (accessed 9 June 2026).

Story by Monty Soutar, published 23 August 2011, updated 1 March 2015.