Awatoto Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Napier Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Napier Beach during your travels in Awatoto?
Marine Parade
After visiting Marine Parade, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Napier. Amble around this relaxing area's seaside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Mission Estate Winery
Leave the city behind for a day to experience idyllic countryside surroundings and sip a range of magnificent wines.
Church Road Winery
Delve into the history of winemaking and indulge in some fine local food and an assortment of delicious reds at this Hawke’s Bay winery.
National Aquarium of New Zealand
The tanks at this modern aquarium play host to all kinds of underwater life, from cute sea creatures to fearsome marine predators.
Napier Prison
Enter spooky cells and hear terrifying tales about some of the nation’s most notorious criminals in one of the oldest prisons in New Zealand.
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
Our pick of the best Awatoto Hotel Deals
Beach Front Motel Napier
excellent
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
Kennedy Park Resort
Great affordable clean accommodation central to the town and family friendly. Will book again soon. Thanks.
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025
Swiss-Belhotel Napier
The hotel was far better than our expectations, rooms clean and spacious, one of the best showers in any hotel I have stayed in, polite friendly staff.
Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025
Shoreline Motel
Rooms were clean and air conditioning was turned on for us. Everything you need and over the road from the water.
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
Scenic Hotel Te Pania
Wonderful stay! Clean, well equipped hotel with fantastic hotel, beautiful views, terrific location, and extremely helpful, responsive and courteous staff. Excellent value — highly recommend!
Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025
Harbour View Motel on Ahuriri Beach in Napier NZ with sea view suites
Absolutely loved our stay will definately be back to stay again. Thank you staff
Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Awatoto
Meeanee
While Meeanee isn't home to many top sights, Church Road Winery and Napier Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.
Te Awa
Though Te Awa may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like McLean Park and National Aquarium of New Zealand.
Maraenui
While Maraenui isn't home to many top sights, McLean Park and National Aquarium of New Zealand are some notable places to visit nearby.
Jervoistown
Jervoistown might not have many top sights, but Church Road Winery and Mission Estate Winery are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Pirimai
Pirimai might not have many top sights, but McLean Park and Church Road Winery are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Marewa
Marewa might not have many top sights, but McLean Park and National Aquarium of New Zealand are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
