Paddling near Hicks Bay, Gisborne
Hicks Bay sits on the remote East Cape of the Tairāwhiti–Gisborne region, facing the Pacific on one of New Zealand's least-developed coastlines. The area is flanked by rugged surf coast and fed by several East Cape rivers, making it territory for experienced sea kayakers and river paddlers who value genuine remoteness over convenience.
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