Matokitoki Travel Guide
Gisborne
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Gisborne Hospital
If Gisborne Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Gisborne.
Eastwoodhill Arboretum
Enjoy an outing to Eastwoodhill Arboretum during your stay in Gisborne. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
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.
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 Wine Centre
You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Gisborne Wine Centre during your travels to Gisborne. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
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.
Top hotels in Matokitoki
Emerald Hotel
Hotel was quiet, clean and rooms were large.
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Waikanae Beach Motel
Great location, clean and tidy. Friendly staff.
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Portside Hotel
It was nice watching the port and close to restaurants. The bed was comfortable but pillows need to be changed
Reviewed on 5 Nov 2025
Captain Cook Motor Lodge
Room was spotless , great motor lodege. Will stay again.
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Pacific Harbour Motor Inn, Gisborne
All good for our holiday!
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
White Heron Motor Lodge
Room very modern and spotless clean. Free Laundry a real bonus to us.
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Matokitoki
Mangapapa
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Mangapapa and surrounding area, you can visit Gisborne Botanic Gardens and Tairawhiti Museum.
Whataupoko
While there might not be top attractions in Whataupoko, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Tairawhiti Museum and Gisborne Botanic Gardens.
Riverdale
When in Riverdale, you can plan a visit to Eastwoodhill Arboretum and Midway Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
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.
Gisborne Central
If you're spending some time in Gisborne Central, Eastwoodhill Arboretum and Gisborne i-SITE Mini Golf are top sights worth seeing.
Matokitoki Travel Guide
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- Midway Beach
- Gisborne Hospital
- Eastwoodhill Arboretum
- Te Poho-o-Rawiri Meeting House
- Okitu Beach
- Gisborne Wine Centre
- Tairawhiti Museum
- Kaiti Hill
- Bushmere Estate
- Matawhero Wines
- Millton
- Makorori Headland Trailhead
- Te Tauihu Turanga Whakamana
- Toihoukura School of Contemporary Art
- Captain Cook Statue
- Longbush Wines
- Presbyterian Church
- Statue of Young Nick
- Cook Monument
- Cook Observatory
