Welcome to our City

 Club Profile


Official Club Name:

The Friendship Force of Gisborne, New Zealand

 Our club was established in 1986 and has approximately 70 members.
A programme of monthly activities is planned for members and we welcome inter-club visits with other New Zealand clubs. A good time to visit : March/April or September/October.

The maximum number of Ambassadors our club can host: 25-30.

Exchange activities include: a Mayoral Reception, guided tour of City and district, a Museum visit, arts and crafts, a farm visit, winery tours, garden visits.
We have two Inbound exchanges each year and one outbound exchange each alternate year.

Airports

Closest major airport:
Auckland, New Zealand - one hour flight from Auckland to Gisborne and the same from Wellington

Transport by bus:
Gisborne is 500km from Auckland.

About our Region

Gisborne, on the East Coast of the North Island of New Zealand, is the first city in the world to see the light of each new day and had the honour of welcoming the new millennium.
Our club hosted the year 2000 New Zealand Friendship Force Conference.

One can trace the footsteps of Captain Cook as it was here that the great explorer and navigator discovered New Zealand in October, 1769.
Gisborne is noted for its beaches, agriculture, horticulture, farming, forestry and wine production.
With a moderate climate our guests enjoy good food, fine wine,sporting and recreational pursuits, arts, crafts and culture.

Visit Whangara Marae, where the film "Whale Rider" was made.

It is a pleasure to show our beautiful area to new friends - you will be very welcome.



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