Matawhero Travel Guide
Gisborne
Popular places to visit
Titirangi Reserve
Explore the great outdoors at Titirangi Reserve, a lovely green space in Gisborne. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
Bushmere Estate
You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Bushmere Estate during your travels to Gisborne. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
Matawhero Wines
You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Matawhero Wines during your travels to Gisborne. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
Gisborne Hospital
If Gisborne Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Gisborne.
Gisborne Harbour
Explore the waterfront in Gisborne with a trip to Gisborne Harbour. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
Te Poho-o-Rawiri Meeting House
Learn about the local history of Gisborne when you take a trip to Te Poho-o-Rawiri Meeting House. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
Top hotels in Matawhero
Matawhero Wines
Everything stood out. The location was amazing. I kept waking up to the view as first light hit. The bed was super comfy. The breakfast was amazing. I ate it all. For any traveller that wants to invest in just one night of an experience I’d recommend this place.
Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025
Emerald Hotel
The room was clean and spacious.
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Portside Hotel
Neat and tidy
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026
Travellers Inn Motel
Freshly renovated. Very clean and helpful staff. Would highly recommend.
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Waikanae Beach Motel
The room was designed well and just a two minute walk to the beach.
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
Pacific Harbour Motor Inn, Gisborne
Judy is quite nice. The Room is spacious and clean. Convenient Parking. A serious problem is that my room is affected by the lights and noise in the corridor at night. Didn’t sleep well.
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Matawhero
Gisborne Airport
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Gisborne Airport and surrounding area, you can visit Midway Beach and East Coast Museum of Technology.
Makaraka
While Makaraka isn't home to many top sights, East Coast Museum of Technology and Bushmere Estate are some notable places to visit nearby.
Elgin
While there might not be top attractions in Elgin, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Midway Beach and Eastwoodhill Arboretum.
Awapuni
If you're spending some time in Awapuni, Midway Beach and Sunshine Brewing Company are top sights worth seeing.
Te Hapara
When in Te Hapara, you can plan a visit to Eastwoodhill Arboretum and Midway Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Riverdale
When in Riverdale, you can plan a visit to Eastwoodhill Arboretum and Midway Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
