6522 Matawai Road, Matawai, Gisborne

Set midway between Gisborne and Ōpōtiki, this rare opportunity combines a well-established local business, a charming modernised home, and a campground ready to be re-activated — all in one of the East Coast’s most scenic and tightly held communities.
Located at the gateway to the East Coast, Matawai is renowned for its stunning countryside, bushwalks, world-class trout fishing, hunting, and the iconic Motu Road Cycle Trail — one of New Zealand’s Great Rides. Visitors pass through year-round, creating genuine potential to grow accommodation and retail operations.
The property includes a warm and inviting three-bedroom home with upgraded bathroom, generous living spaces and a covered deck for entertaining. Attached is the only general store in the area, a proven business with strong turnover, selling hot food, coffee, drinks and everyday essentials. The shop will be sold as a going concern, fully stocked and ready for new owners to step straight in.
Set on approximately 5,000sqm, the campground is not currently operating but includes kitchen facilities, ablution block, three cabins, and powered and non-powered sites — offering immediate scope to restart and expand accommodation income.
With two titles, a supportive community, school and facilities nearby, and motivated vendors ready to move on, this is a genuine chance to take an already successful operation to the next level — and enjoy an exceptional lifestyle while doing so.