Matawhero Travel Guide
Gisborne
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
Eastwoodhill Arboretum
Enjoy an outing to Eastwoodhill Arboretum during your stay in Gisborne. 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
First room was not cleaned properly. The second room was a lot better and ideal for me and me whānau. The receptionist was a great help!
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Waikanae Beach Motel
Room spotless, staff lovely
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025
Captain Cook Motor Lodge
Room was spotless , great motor lodege. Will stay again.
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Portside Hotel
We were especially lucky to have a view of the New Years Day fireworks, on the "not scenic" side of the Hotel. Friendly staff and great location. Would recommend.
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
Alfresco Motor Lodge
Very comfortable, had all we needed.
Reviewed on 6 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 Bushmere Estate.
Makaraka
While Makaraka isn't home to many top sights, Bushmere Estate and Matawhero Wines 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.
