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) #### 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) #### 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) #### 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 £197 15 Jan - 16 Jan 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! (6 reviews) Everything stood out. The location was amazing. I kept waking up to the view as first light hit. The bed was super comfy. The breakfast was amazing. I ate it all. For any traveller that wants to invest in just one night of an experience I’d recommend this place. Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F01%2F2026&endDate=16%2F01%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 £77 28 Jan - 29 Jan 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! (801 reviews) This is my second time staying in the Emerald. Large space as always！Friendly staff as always! One thing to mention, I have left my SM Pad in the room! The friendly staff called me and told me how to arrange a return bag to collect the Pad! The hotel kept my pad safe for a few days until I completed ... Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=28%2F01%2F2026&endDate=29%2F01%2F2026&selected=2598719&PinnedHotelID=2598719&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 £74 27 Jan - 28 Jan 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! (360 reviews) Staff is helpful Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=27%2F01%2F2026&endDate=28%2F01%2F2026&selected=9625565&PinnedHotelID=9625565&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 £87 2 Feb - 3 Feb 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! (430 reviews) Neat and tidy Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=02%2F02%2F2026&endDate=03%2F02%2F2026&selected=3533858&PinnedHotelID=3533858&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 £73 25 Jan - 26 Jan 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! (555 reviews) Room was spotless , great motor lodege. Will stay again. Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=25%2F01%2F2026&endDate=26%2F01%2F2026&selected=4776884&PinnedHotelID=4776884&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693023321729990656) ![Alfresco Motor Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3560000/3556700/3556650/bc0484a9_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Alfresco Motor Lodge 784 Gladstone Road Gisborne £78 14 Feb - 15 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly motel in Gisborne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (336 reviews) Very comfortable, had all we needed. 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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 Matawhero Wines 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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