Tamatea Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
Bluff Hill Domain Lookout
As one of the best vantage points in Napier, this rocky viewpoint has commanding views of the turquoise waters of Hawke’s Bay and the Port of Napier.
Activities
Guided 10am Morning Art Deco Walk From Napier Art Deco Trust
Guided 2pm Afternoon Art Deco Walk from Napier Art Deco Trust
Napier: Afternoon Wine Tasting + visit Silky Oaks Chocolates
Small group - Napier City & Art Deco Tour, 2 hours
Our pick of the best Tamatea Hotel Deals
Beach Front Motel Napier
Room was very clean, staff friendly, very good amenities and very good location
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
Shoreline Motel
The whole suite reeked of fish and couldn’t get rid of the smell. Secondary bedroom was tiny (2x single beds) no room for suitcases. Not enough onsite car parks for all rooms, had to park out on the road. Entire suite was spacious, great location, easy check in/out and affordable
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
Kennedy Park Resort
everything was good
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Expressotel
Perfect accommodation throughly loved our stay
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026
Harbour View Motel on Ahuriri Beach in Napier NZ with sea view suites
Staff were great as we were a a very late checkin. View from room stunning. Close to everything you need, even ice creams
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
Swiss-Belhotel Napier
Everything as it should be.
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Tamatea
Pirimai
Pirimai might not have many top sights, but Onekawa Aquatic Centre and McLean Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Greenmeadows
While Greenmeadows isn't home to many top sights, Church Road Winery and Mission Estate Winery are some notable places to visit nearby.
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 Onekawa Aquatic Centre and McLean Park.
Pandora
Pandora might not have many top sights, but Pandora Pond and Ahuriri Estuary 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.
Taradale
You'll enjoy the wineries and churches in Taradale. You might want to make time for a stop at Church Road Winery or Pettigrew Green Arena.
