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$397 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
AU$397
18 Aug - 19 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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$127 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
AU$127
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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! (747 reviews)
"Front desk was a bit rowdy when i checked in. Room could do with a bit of spruce up with paint here and there. Over all enjoyed my stay"

Reviewed on 9 Aug. 2025

Emerald Hotel
Portside Hotel

Portside Hotel

4 out of 5
2 Reads Quay, Gisborne
The price is AU$187 per night from 26 Aug to 27 Aug
AU$187
26 Aug - 27 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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! (410 reviews)
"Enjoyed my stay. Quite convenient being near to downtown whilst being out of the way enough to be quiet."

Reviewed on 5 Aug. 2025

Portside Hotel
Waikanae Beach Motel

Waikanae Beach Motel

3 out of 5
19 Salisbury Road, Gisborne
The price is AU$148 per night from 19 Aug to 20 Aug
AU$148
19 Aug - 20 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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! (331 reviews)
"A lovely stay. Very friendly and helpful advice when asking for dining suggestions. Rooms very clean and tidy."

Reviewed on 25 Jul. 2025

Waikanae Beach Motel
Alfresco Motor Lodge

Alfresco Motor Lodge

3.5 out of 5
784 Gladstone Road, Gisborne
The price is AU$168 per night from 5 Sept to 6 Sept
AU$168
5 Sept - 6 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly motel in Gisborne. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (317 reviews)
"All round it was exactly what we wanted at an affordable rate"

Reviewed on 17 Jul. 2025

Alfresco Motor Lodge
Captain Cook Motor Lodge

Captain Cook Motor Lodge

4 out of 5
31 Awapuni Rd, Waikanae Beach, Gisborne
The price is AU$140 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
AU$140
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star motel in Gisborne. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (543 reviews)
"Huge room waliking distance to town"

Reviewed on 4 Aug. 2025

Captain Cook Motor Lodge
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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

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