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.
Things to do
Tairāwhiti Gisborne: Guided City Bike Tour
Top hotels in Matawhero
Matawhero Wines
Very nice
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Emerald Hotel
First let me say the staff were very friendly and pleasant. My room was large and sparse. It was in need of some refurbishment. Carpet was worn and tired. There were plaster marks on the wall where damage had been fixed but not painted. There was a lot of road noise and when the traffic started at ...
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Waikanae Beach Motel
Had a very pleasant two night stay and our host was very personable, helpful and very friendly. Our king bed was comfortable and linen was spotless. Motel is walking distance to the town centre and across the road from the beach
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Motel Oasis, Gisborne
Room was clean and tidy, staff were friendly, pool was great temperature and they provided pool towels for us. Location was perfect for what we were after
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Portside Hotel
My favourite was the ground-floor room facing the city — peaceful, immaculate, and beautifully presented. The bed was exceptionally comfortable, ensuring a great night’s rest. The staff were warm and welcoming, and reception was very accommodating, promptly providing swim towels when needed. The ...
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Pacific Harbour Motor Inn, Gisborne
Very friendly, helpful check-in, clean, great locatioin.
Reviewed on 7 Feb 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 Midway Beach 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.
