Parkvale 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
Guided 10am Morning Art Deco Walk From Napier Art Deco Trust
Small group - Napier Art Deco Tour, 2h- 2.5 hours
Guided 2pm Afternoon Art Deco Walk from Napier Art Deco Trust
Shore Excursion: Napier and Surrounding Countryside Scenic Tour
Our pick of the best Parkvale Hotel Deals
Hastings Top 10 Holiday Park
Reviewed on 12 Jul. 2025
Swiss-Belhotel Napier
Reviewed on 3 Aug. 2025
Beach Front Motel Napier
Reviewed on 30 Jul. 2025
Kennedy Park Resort
Reviewed on 1 Aug. 2025
Shoreline Motel
Reviewed on 5 Aug. 2025
Scenic Hotel Te Pania
Reviewed on 20 Jul. 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Parkvale
Akina
While Akina isn't home to many top sights, Hawke's Bay Opera House and Hawke's Bay Racecourse are some notable places to visit nearby.
Mayfair
Though Mayfair may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Splash Planet and Cornwall Park.
Mahora
Though Mahora may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Cornwall Park 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.
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.
Frimley
If you're spending some time in Frimley, Frimley Park and Hawke's Bay Regional Sports Park are top sights worth seeing.
- Splash Planet
- Mission Estate Winery
- National Aquarium of New Zealand
- Church Road Winery
- Cape Kidnappers
- Black Barn Vineyards
- Te Mata Peak
- Napier Prison
- Cape Kidnappers Golf Course
- Hawke’s Bay Fallen Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital
- Craggy Range
- National Tobacco Company Building
- Pania of the Reef
- Bluff Hill Domain Lookout
- Ocean Beach
- Arataki Honey Visitor Centre