Poraiti Travel Guide
Tourist Guide





Popular places to visit

Mission Estate Winery
Leave the city behind for a day to experience idyllic countryside surroundings and sip a range of magnificent wines.

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.

Napier Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Napier Beach during your travels in Awatoto?

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.

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

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 Poraiti Hotel Deals

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

Quest Napier Serviced Apartment
The room is in great condition & very clean. Staff are helpful with our enquiry.
Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Poraiti

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.

Tamatea
Tamatea might not have many top sights, but Park Island Sports Complex and Mission Estate Winery 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.

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.

Greenmeadows
While Greenmeadows isn't home to many top sights, Church Road Winery and Park Island Sports Complex are some notable places to visit nearby.

Pirimai
Pirimai might not have many top sights, but Park Island Sports Complex and McLean Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.