Akina Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Te Mata Peak
You can find out about the history of Hastings with a visit to Te Mata Peak. Stroll along the area's seaside or experience its acclaimed art galleries.
Frimley Park
Explore the great outdoors at Frimley Park, a lovely green space in Hastings. Visit the spas and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Cornwall Park
Explore the great outdoors at Cornwall Park, a lovely green space in Hastings. Visit the spas and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Splash Planet
Enjoy the thrill rides with your children at Splash Planet as part of your trip to Hastings. Visit the area's spas or amble around its beautiful beaches.
Hawke's Bay Racecourse
Catch an event at Hawke's Bay Racecourse during your trip to Hastings. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
Hawke’s Bay Fallen Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital
If Hawke’s Bay Fallen Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Hastings.
Activities
Shore Excursion: Napier and Surrounding Countryside Scenic Tour
Napier Afternoon Wine, & Gin Tasting ( no gin Mon -Wed )
Napier Gourmet Luncheon + Wine & Gin Tasting ( no gin Mon - Wed )
Cape Winery Cycle Tour - 6 wineries, self-guided
Our pick of the best Akina Hotel Deals
Under The Elms
Reviewed on 27 Jul. 2025
Beach Front Motel Napier
Reviewed on 28 Jul. 2025
Kennedy Park Resort
Reviewed on 20 Jul. 2025
Swiss-Belhotel Napier
Reviewed on 27 Jul. 2025
Harbour View Motel on Ahuriri Beach in Napier NZ with sea view suites
Reviewed on 25 Jul. 2025
Scenic Hotel Te Pania
Reviewed on 20 Jul. 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Akina
Parkvale
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Parkvale and surrounding area, you can visit Splash Planet and Hawke's Bay Opera House.
Raureka
Raureka is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Hawke's Bay Racecourse and Te Mata Peak.
Mayfair
Though Mayfair may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Splash Planet and Hawke's Bay Opera House.
Saint Leonards
While there might not be top attractions in Saint Leonards, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Hawke's Bay Racecourse and Hawke's Bay Opera House.
Longlands
Though Longlands may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Hawke's Bay Racecourse and Te Mata Peak.
Mahora
Though Mahora may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Frimley Park and Hawke's Bay Opera House.
- Splash Planet
- Mission Estate Winery
- National Aquarium of New Zealand
- Church Road Winery
- Cape Kidnappers
- Black Barn Vineyards
- Te Mata Peak
- Napier Prison
- Craggy Range
- Hawke’s Bay Fallen Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital
- Cape Kidnappers Golf Course
- National Tobacco Company Building
- Pania of the Reef
- Ocean Beach
- Bluff Hill Domain Lookout
- Daily Telegraph Building
- Hastings Golf Club
- Arataki Honey Visitor Centre