Matawhero
Gisborne
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.
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.
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.
Gisborne Harbour
Explore the waterfront in Gisborne with a trip to Gisborne Harbour. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
Tairawhiti Museum
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Tairawhiti Museum in Gisborne. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
Matawhero Hotel Deals

Matawhero Wines 
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 Feb 11, 2025

Emerald Hotel
Balcony view was AMAZING!! STAFF were friendly..2 bedroom apartment was big enough for my 3 kids & very tidy!!! Thanks Emerald Hotel we will be back!!! ****star rating!!!
Reviewed on Oct 28, 2025

Waikanae Beach Motel
Parking was safe enough for my Mokopuna to walk around. The venue was quiet which was good to relax in the room after a busy day at A&P show in town the weekend.
Reviewed on Oct 20, 2025

Portside Hotel
Clean room has everything you need to cook great for a solo female traveller and very quiet
Reviewed on Oct 21, 2025

Pacific Harbour Motor Inn, Gisborne
Good location , this property does not have aircon in the room ,just the lounge in athe one bedroom unit.Was humid and warm if we did not have the door open. Walls are not noise rated .-- Overall a great location and handy walking distance to restaurants and the town.
Reviewed on Oct 27, 2025

Captain Cook Motor Lodge
Oh didnt have breakfasts,but the staff is so amazing one lady omg she is so beautiful the way she make sure that iam well equipped with the cooking suff me and my partner eas room 2 she was helpful thank so much didnt get he name thank u so so much for ur help,packing its not bad but if u in Room ...
Reviewed on Oct 27, 2025
Other neighborhoods around Matawhero

Makaraka
Though Makaraka might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Bushmere Estate and Midway Beach.

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

Elgin
When in Elgin, you can plan a visit to Midway Beach and Gisborne Botanic Gardens, 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 Gisborne Botanic Gardens.

Lytton West
While there might not be top attractions in Lytton West, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Gisborne Botanic Gardens and Eastwoodhill Arboretum.