Matawai

locality in Gisborne District, New Zealand

Matawai is a very small settlement on State Highway 2 in the Gisborne Region of New Zealand. It is on the upper reaches of the Motu River, which flows into the eastern Bay of Plenty, and is about half-way between Gisborne and Opotiki.

Understand

With a population less than 100, Matawai is a very small village. Despite its size it's a popular destination for mountain bikers, kayakers and other adventurers. This is because the start of the Motu Road Trail and the Motu River are nearby.

Get in

Get around

See

  • Waterfalls

Do

Matawai is a great summertime destination & if you visit, it's worth venturing a little further out to Motu where you can see the great Motu Falls, kayak along the river or bike the Motu Trails.

Buy

Eat

Dining in Matawai is very limited with only day time cafes.

  • Hard Drive Cafe
  • Matawai Camp Store

Drink

Sleep

  • Matawai Camp

Connect

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