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 City & Art Deco Tour, 2 hours

Guided 2pm Afternoon Art Deco Walk from Napier Art Deco Trust

Napier Afternoon Wine, & Gin Tasting ( no gin Mon -Wed )
Our pick of the best Parkvale Hotel Deals

Hastings Top 10 Holiday Park
Loved the stay it was absolutely amazing
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025

Beach Front Motel Napier
Charming room decor, easy parking and attention to details.
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025

Swiss-Belhotel Napier
First time staying here as we usually stay around at Ahuriri. The location is pretty good given it's semi industrial. Several supermarkets close by and less than a five minutes walk to the city centre, 10 or so minutes to the waterfront. The hotel itself is clean, tidy and still looks relatively ...
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025

Kennedy Park Resort
Room was clean, but a lighter top was left on top by the plates and there were ants in our room not a major thing especially for the price and facilities provided. We loved our stay even tho we didn’t use the pool and everything else there as we were there for a wedding so super busy..Defs coming ...
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025

Art Deco Masonic Hotel
None
Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

Shoreline Motel
Excellent
Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Parkvale

Akina
While Akina isn't home to many top sights, Hawke's Bay Racecourse and Hawke's Bay Opera House 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 Splash Planet.

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 Cornwall Park.

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.