Gisborne is renowned world wide as the first city in the world to see the sun; it has a wonderful balmy climate, superb beaches and a rich culture that encompasses everyone.

It is a great spot to visit and an even better one to live, with a huge range of activity from the adrenalin pumping to the gentle wandering along age old rain forests. The wineries and restaurants are world class.

The coastline is something special and along it are many dramatic homes. What is becoming rare, especially close to the City, is the top end building sites.

The following is one of the very few remaining;

Winner takes it all

If there was a Gisborne version of Monopoly, then it would be 'game on' to secure a property in Winifred Street.

This premium 1.3ha site high on the ridge above iconic Wainui Beach gives you a ring-side seat to the mighty Pacific Ocean.

The building area allows you to decide where your new home will sit and let's face it - with wide angle views to the sea and neighbouring countryside - it's going to be an enviable property.