Title: Matawhero Travel Guide: Best of Matawhero, Gisborne Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Matawhero](https://expedia.co.uk/Matawhero-Hotels.d693023321729990656.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Gisborne](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Gisborne.d1327.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Matawhero Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Matawhero.d693023321729990656.Car-Hire-Guide)[Matawhero Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Matawhero.d693023321729990656.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Matawhero Travel Guide ## Gisborne ## Visit Matawhero Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Gisborne travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Gisborne.dx1327) --- ### Popular places to visit ![The view from the top of Kaiti Hill just last the lookout. Beautiful. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1327/9494c2b4-c9d6-4500-b21f-dea1acdda4b0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Titirangi-Park-Kaiti.d553248621526967552.Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Bushmere-Estate-Matawhero.d6108296.Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Matawhero-Wines-Matawhero.d553248621532610941.Attraction) #### Gisborne Hospital If Gisborne Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Gisborne. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Gisborne-Hospital-Lytton-West.d553248622328107516.Attraction) #### Gisborne Harbour Explore the waterfront in Gisborne with a trip to Gisborne Harbour. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Gisborne-Harbour-Kaiti.d6108288.Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Te-Poho-O-Rawiri-Meeting-House-Kaiti.d6108292.Attraction) --- ## Top hotels in Matawhero ![Matawhero Wines ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96330000/96324200/96324181/5bd13e55_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Matawhero Wines 186 Riverpoint Road, Gisborne Gisborne £204 13 Feb - 14 Feb 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 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=14%2F02%2F2026&selected=96324181&PinnedHotelID=96324181&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693023321729990656) ![Emerald Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2600000/2598800/2598719/5ca03836_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Emerald Hotel 13 Gladstone Road,Gisborne 4040 Gisborne £79 13 Feb - 14 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! (810 reviews) The room was spotless and very big. Despite being the noisy room overlooking the street we had no issues with it. My only concern, lovely and friendly as they were was room service was too early and they walked in too soon to get to the door. A simple sign on the door to say we didnt need it would ... Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=14%2F02%2F2026&selected=2598719&PinnedHotelID=2598719&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693023321729990656) ![Portside Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3540000/3533900/3533858/82616b95_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Portside Hotel 2 Reads Quay Gisborne £103 2 Mar - 3 Mar 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! (435 reviews) Neat and tidy Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=02%2F03%2F2026&endDate=03%2F03%2F2026&selected=3533858&PinnedHotelID=3533858&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693023321729990656) ![Waikanae Beach Motel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9625600/9625565/005cd090_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Waikanae Beach Motel 19 Salisbury Road Gisborne £64 21 Feb - 22 Feb 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! (362 reviews) Great place Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=21%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026&selected=9625565&PinnedHotelID=9625565&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693023321729990656) ![Motel Oasis, Gisborne](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9624400/9624326/908ec8e6_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Motel Oasis, Gisborne 5 Sponge Bay Road Gisborne £81 19 Feb - 20 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly motel in Gisborne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (492 reviews) Staff were nice friendly, beds were comfy, clean rooms, swimming pool was great our moko and her lil friend loved it and the use of the free washing machine made it even better going home with clean washing overal our whole experience was amazing we will definitely be back thank you Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=19%2F02%2F2026&endDate=20%2F02%2F2026&selected=9624326&PinnedHotelID=9624326&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693023321729990656) ![Captain Cook Motor Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4780000/4776900/4776884/b007cf1f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Captain Cook Motor Lodge 31 Awapuni Rd, Waikanae Beach Gisborne £74 21 Feb - 22 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! (558 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 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=21%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026&selected=4776884&PinnedHotelID=4776884&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693023321729990656) [See all 82 properties in Matawhero](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=11%2F02%2F2026&endDate=12%2F02%2F2026®ionId=693023321729990656) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Gisborne-Gisborne-Airport.dx693022909039337472) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Makaraka While Makaraka isn't home to many top sights, Bushmere Estate and Midway Beach are some notable places to visit nearby. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Gisborne-Makaraka.dx693022912749699072) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Gisborne-Elgin.dx693022906023223296) ![The walkway at Waikanae Beach down to Midway beach is a great way to start the day. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1327/f684bf5f-8b8d-4318-ba0b-65b2ea76834d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Awapuni If you're spending some time in Awapuni, Midway Beach and Sunshine Brewing Company are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Gisborne-Awapuni.dx693022933527232512) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Te Hapara When in Te Hapara, you can plan a visit to Eastwoodhill Arboretum and Midway Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area. 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