Matawhero Travel Guide

Gisborne

Popular places to visit

The view from the top of Kaiti Hill just last the lookout. Beautiful.

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.

Titirangi Reserve

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.

Bushmere Estate

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.

Matawhero Wines

Gisborne Hospital

If Gisborne Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Gisborne.

Gisborne Hospital

Gisborne Harbour

4.5/5(4 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in Gisborne with a trip to Gisborne Harbour. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

Gisborne Harbour

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.

Te Poho-o-Rawiri Meeting House

Top hotels in Matawhero

Matawhero Wines

Matawhero Wines

3 out of 5
186 Riverpoint Road, Gisborne Gisborne
The price is ฿7,425 per night from 27 Jan to 28 Jan
฿7,425
฿8,538 total
27 Jan - 28 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly holiday home in Gisborne. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Matawhero Wines and Bushmere ...
10/10 Exceptional! (8 reviews)
Very nice

Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026

Matawhero Wines
Emerald Hotel

Emerald Hotel

4.5 out of 5
13 Gladstone Road,Gisborne 4040 Gisborne
The price is ฿2,864 per night from 20 Feb to 21 Feb
฿2,864
฿3,294 total
20 Feb - 21 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Gisborne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8/10 Very Good! (806 reviews)
The room was clean and spacious.

Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026

Emerald Hotel
Portside Hotel

Portside Hotel

4 out of 5
2 Reads Quay Gisborne
The price is ฿3,396 per night from 20 Feb to 21 Feb
฿3,396
฿3,906 total
20 Feb - 21 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Gisborne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9/10 Wonderful! (431 reviews)
Neat and tidy

Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026

Portside Hotel
Travellers Inn Motel

Travellers Inn Motel

3 out of 5
721 Gladstone Road Gisborne
The price is ฿2,878 per night from 5 Feb to 6 Feb
฿2,878
฿3,310 total
5 Feb - 6 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly motel in Gisborne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Sunshine Brewery and Eastwoodhill ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (81 reviews)
Perfect place to stay.

Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026

Travellers Inn Motel
Waikanae Beach Motel

Waikanae Beach Motel

3 out of 5
19 Salisbury Road Gisborne
The price is ฿2,531 per night from 29 Jan to 30 Jan
฿2,531
฿2,911 total
29 Jan - 30 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Gisborne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Popular attractions Sunshine Brewing Company and Gisborne i-SITE Mini Golf are ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (361 reviews)
The room was designed well and just a two minute walk to the beach.

Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026

Waikanae Beach Motel
Captain Cook Motor Lodge

Captain Cook Motor Lodge

4 out of 5
31 Awapuni Rd, Waikanae Beach Gisborne
The price is ฿2,814 per night from 20 Feb to 21 Feb
฿2,814
฿3,237 total
20 Feb - 21 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Gisborne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (557 reviews)
Clean, everything was provided, the bed was comfortable. The foot mat matching the carpet needs replacing or rebinding. Air conditioning unit was in good working condtion

Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026

Captain Cook Motor Lodge
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Other neighbourhoods around Matawhero

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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.

Gisborne Airport
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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.

Makaraka
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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.

Elgin
The walkway at Waikanae Beach down to Midway beach is a great way to start the day.

Awapuni

If you're spending some time in Awapuni, Midway Beach and Sunshine Brewing Company are top sights worth seeing.

Awapuni
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Te Hapara

When in Te Hapara, you can plan a visit to Eastwoodhill Arboretum and Midway Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Te Hapara
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Riverdale

When in Riverdale, you can plan a visit to Eastwoodhill Arboretum and Midway Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Riverdale

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