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.
Gisborne Harbour
Explore the waterfront in Gisborne with a trip to Gisborne Harbour. 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.
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.
Kaiti Hill
Explore the great outdoors at Kaiti Hill, a lovely green space in Gisborne. 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.
Top hotels in Matokitoki

Emerald Hotel
Reviewed on 20 Jul 2025

Captain Cook Motor Lodge
Reviewed on 13 Jul 2025

Alfresco Motor Lodge
Reviewed on 17 Jul 2025

Portside Hotel
Reviewed on 9 Jul 2025

Pacific Harbour Motor Inn, Gisborne
Reviewed on 2 Jul 2025

White Heron Motor Lodge
Reviewed on 23 Jul 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 Gisborne Botanic Gardens 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, Toihoukura School of Contemporary Art and Gisborne i-SITE Mini Golf are top sights worth seeing.
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- Midway Beach
- Gisborne Hospital
- Te Poho-o-Rawiri Meeting House
- Tairawhiti Museum
- Kaiti Hill
- Gisborne Wine Centre
- Cook Monument
- Okitu Beach
- Eastwoodhill Arboretum
- Matawhero Wines
- Te Tauihu Turanga Whakamana
- Millton
- Bushmere Estate
- Captain Cook Statue
- Toihoukura School of Contemporary Art
- Makorori Headland Trailhead
- Presbyterian Church
- Longbush Wines
- Statue of Young Nick
- Cook Observatory