Matawhero
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.
Eastwoodhill Arboretum
Enjoy an outing to Eastwoodhill Arboretum during your stay in Gisborne. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
Gisborne Hospital
Though Gisborne Hospital might be what brings you to town, perhaps you'll have a chance to explore more of Gisborne while you are here.
Te Poho-o-Rawiri Meeting House
Learn about the local history of Gisborne when you spend time at Te Poho-o-Rawiri Meeting House. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
Top hotels in Matawhero
Matawhero Wines
Very nice
Reviewed on Jan 19, 2026
Emerald Hotel
Was told had room on riverside. But was put on main road with trucks going all night. Asked for shower in unit and we got a spa bath was hard to climb into bath as hips problems. One staff member sent not a nice text when I had gone out of town for day demanding I pay by 2pm for the last night.
Reviewed on Mar 24, 2026
Waikanae Beach Motel
Clean room with comfortable bed in nice quiet area in excellent location. Would not hesitate to stay here again
Reviewed on Mar 18, 2026
Portside Hotel
Foyer and shared area was immaculate, room itself had a few areas that need tidying up in the bathroom (shower door/tap sealing messy, vent was very dusty). Parking all good. Pool was great but lights went off automatically at 830 (clerk said pool shut at 9, couldn't turn them back on, ...
Reviewed on Mar 28, 2026
Motel Oasis, Gisborne
Great room, easy parking, good location, great shower. Manager on duty so kind and helpful went above and beyond for us. Great tourism ambassador. Would definitely recommend.
Reviewed on Mar 19, 2026
White Heron Motor Lodge
Very nice Motel to stay at quite and comfy bed.
Reviewed on Mar 28, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Matawhero
Gisborne Airport
While Gisborne Airport isn't home to many top sights, Midway Beach and Bushmere Estate are some notable places to visit nearby.
Makaraka
Though Makaraka might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Bushmere Estate and East Coast Museum of Technology.
Elgin
When in Elgin, you can plan a visit to Midway Beach and Eastwoodhill Arboretum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Awapuni
While visiting Awapuni, you might make a stop by sights like Midway Beach and Sunshine Brewing Company.
Te Hapara
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Te Hapara and surrounding area, you can visit Sunshine Brewery and Eastwoodhill Arboretum.
Riverdale
While there might not be top attractions in Riverdale, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Eastwoodhill Arboretum and Midway Beach.
