Matokitoki Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit
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.
Gisborne Hospital
If Gisborne Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Gisborne.
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.
Eastwoodhill Arboretum
Enjoy an outing to Eastwoodhill Arboretum during your stay in 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.
Our pick of the best Matokitoki Hotel Deals
Emerald Hotel
Not a good start to my stay became my room hadn't been serviced and jad stale smell. I went down to reception and the receptionist (Meadow i think was her name) volunteered to come up and clean it herself. I asked for another room and she was so helpful and kind to put me in a upgraded room. The ...
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
Waikanae Beach Motel
Had a very pleasant two night stay and our host was very personable, helpful and very friendly. Our king bed was comfortable and linen was spotless. Motel is walking distance to the town centre and across the road from the beach
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Portside Hotel
Cleaning staff did a great job, so obliging
Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026
Motel Oasis, Gisborne
Room was clean and tidy, staff were friendly, pool was great temperature and they provided pool towels for us. Location was perfect for what we were after
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
White Heron Motor Lodge
Kitchen was clean and well equipped. Very central location
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Pacific Harbour Motor Inn, Gisborne
Very friendly, helpful check-in, clean, great locatioin.
Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026
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 Eastwoodhill Arboretum 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.
Lytton West
While Lytton West isn't home to many top sights, Eastwoodhill Arboretum and East Coast Museum of Technology are some notable places to visit nearby.
Riverdale
When in Riverdale, you can plan a visit to Eastwoodhill Arboretum and Midway Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Te Hapara
When in Te Hapara, you can plan a visit to Sunshine Brewery and Eastwoodhill Arboretum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Gisborne Central
If you're spending some time in Gisborne Central, Eastwoodhill Arboretum and Sunshine Brewery are top sights worth seeing.
