Popular places to visit
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.
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 Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Napier Beach during your travels in Awatoto?
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.
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
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 Bay View Hotel Deals
Napier Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park
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Fully self contained unit with separate bedroom on beachfront property,
Reviewed on 20 Jul. 2025
Cosy fully self contained bungalow
Reviewed on 5 May 2025
Beach Front Motel Napier
Reviewed on 22 Jul. 2025
Kennedy Park Resort
Reviewed on 20 Jul. 2025
Swiss-Belhotel Napier
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Other neighbourhoods around Bay View
Napier Airport
Napier Airport might not have many top sights, but National Tobacco Company Building and Ahuriri Estuary are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Westshore
Beaches, spas and seafood restaurants highlight some of the notable features of Westshore. Make a stop by Westshore Beach while you're exploring.
Ahuriri
While visiting Ahuriri, you might make a stop by sights like National Tobacco Company Building and The Urban Winery.
Poraiti
If you're spending some time in Poraiti, Mission Estate Winery and Park Island Sports Complex are top sights worth seeing.
Bluff Hill
While visiting Bluff Hill, you might make a stop by sights like Napier Prison and Bluff Hill Domain Lookout.
Pandora
Pandora might not have many top sights, but National Tobacco Company Building and Pandora Pond are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
- 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
- Bluff Hill Domain Lookout
- Daily Telegraph Building
- Hastings Golf Club
- Arataki Honey Visitor Centre