Matawhero Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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.

Matawhero Wines

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

Gisborne Hospital

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

Gisborne Hospital

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

Gisborne Harbour

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

Gisborne Harbour

Tairawhiti Museum

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Tairawhiti Museum in Gisborne. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

Tairawhiti Museum

Our pick of the best Matawhero Hotel Deals

Matawhero Wines

Matawhero Wines

3 out of 5
186 Riverpoint Road,, Gisborne,, Gisborne, Gisborne
The price is AU$408 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
AU$408
per night
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly vacation home in Gisborne. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Matawhero Wines and Bushmere ...
10/10 Exceptional! (4 reviews)
"Outstanding! A beautiful, relaxing place to stay. Our separate modern cabin was facing the vineyards. Quiet, comfortable. We walked the vineyards, enjoyed wine tastings. Perfect place. Amazing hospitality."

Reviewed on 11 Feb 2025

Matawhero Wines
Emerald Hotel

Emerald Hotel

4.5 out of 5
13 Gladstone Road,Gisborne 4040, Gisborne
The price is AU$134 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
AU$134
per night
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Gisborne. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8/10 Very Good! (763 reviews)
"Central location, reasonably priced, very clean and spacious rooms."

Reviewed on 9 Sept 2025

Emerald Hotel
Portside Hotel

Portside Hotel

4 out of 5
2 Reads Quay, Gisborne
The price is AU$187 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
AU$187
per night
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in Gisborne. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9/10 Wonderful! (414 reviews)
"I absolutely can't get enough of this place. I love the decor and lounge in the common areas. The welcoming vibe of this hotel draws me in. A great place to relax and unwind."

Reviewed on 17 Sept 2025

Portside Hotel
Captain Cook Motor Lodge

Captain Cook Motor Lodge

4 out of 5
31 Awapuni Rd, Waikanae Beach, Gisborne
The price is AU$142 per night from 3 Oct to 4 Oct
AU$142
per night
3 Oct - 4 Oct
Stay at this 4-star motel in Gisborne. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (547 reviews)
"Loved the clean room (with excellent shower and heating) and the location."

Reviewed on 30 Aug 2025

Captain Cook Motor Lodge
Waikanae Beach Motel

Waikanae Beach Motel

3 out of 5
19 Salisbury Road, Gisborne
The price is AU$124 per night from 27 Oct to 28 Oct
AU$124
per night
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Stay at this 3-star motel in Gisborne. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Popular attractions Sunshine Brewing Company and Gisborne i-SITE Mini ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (337 reviews)
"Love our stay Thank you"

Reviewed on 23 Sept 2025

Waikanae Beach Motel
Pacific Harbour Motor Inn, Gisborne

Pacific Harbour Motor Inn, Gisborne

4 out of 5
24 Reads Quay (Cnr Pitt St), Gisborne
The price is AU$156 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
AU$156
per night
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Stay at this 4-star motel in Gisborne. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (530 reviews)
"Property was tidy and clean. Had an awesome river walkway just across the road"

Reviewed on 21 Sept 2025

Pacific Harbour Motor Inn, Gisborne
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Other neighbourhoods around Matawhero

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Makaraka

While Makaraka isn't home to many top sights, Bushmere Estate and Midway Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.

Makaraka
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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 Bushmere Estate.

Gisborne Airport
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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 Gisborne Botanic Gardens.

Elgin
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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 Sunshine Brewery and Gisborne Botanic Gardens, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Te Hapara
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Lytton West

While Lytton West isn't home to many top sights, Gisborne Botanic Gardens and Eastwoodhill Arboretum are some notable places to visit nearby.

Lytton West

Matawhero Travel Guide

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