Napier South Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Napier South
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.
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 Soundshell
Napier Soundshell is just one of the places to see in Napier, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or experience its acclaimed art galleries.
MTG Hawke's Bay Museum
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at MTG Hawke's Bay Museum during your travels in Napier. Visit the area's spas or amble around its beautiful beaches.
Faraday Centre
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Faraday Centre in Napier. Visit the area's spas or amble around its beautiful beaches.
War Memorial Conference Center
Learn about the local history of Napier when you take a trip to War Memorial Conference Center. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or experience its acclaimed art galleries.
Activities
Guided 10am Morning Art Deco Walk From Napier Art Deco Trust
Scenic Te Mata Peak Tour by Supertrike
Shore Excursion: Napier/ Hawke's Bay & Premium Wineries tour
Guided 2pm Afternoon Art Deco Walk from Napier Art Deco Trust
Napier: Afternoon Wine Tasting + visit Silky Oaks Chocolates
Our pick of the best Napier South Hotel Deals
Beach Front Motel Napier
Lovely place
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Swiss-Belhotel Napier
Very nice and clean hotel,!
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
Expressotel
Great staff, location, clean rooms big comfortable beds spacious room. Just 2 little things i wish my room had was a microwave and that the shower had a shower hose if that makes sense. Parking is limited but there are other parking spots close by. Very affordable i highly recommend i will always ...
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
Scenic Hotel Te Pania
The location was excellent. Room was clean. Staff were helpful.
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Shoreline Motel
Really poor experience. Paid extra for an accessibility suite and found the shower seat so rotten it could not be used! No accessibility parking, arrived late and had to park at the end of the carpark and walk to the unit - not easy for someone with accessibility issues. Cobwebs and spiders in multiple ...
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
The Nautilus Napier
Good location and motel was okay, great bath, partial view of beach which was nice
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Napier South
Marewa
Marewa might not have many top sights, but National Aquarium of New Zealand and McLean Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Hospital Hill
While there might not be top attractions in Hospital Hill, you can explore the larger area and discover places like War Memorial Conference Center and Ocean Spa.
Bluff Hill
While visiting Bluff Hill, you might make a stop by sights like Napier Prison and Bluff Hill Domain Lookout.
Maraenui
While Maraenui isn't home to many top sights, National Aquarium of New Zealand and McLean Park 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 National Aquarium of New Zealand and McLean Park.
Onekawa
While Onekawa may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like National Aquarium of New Zealand and McLean Park.
