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.
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.
Mission Estate Winery
Leave the city behind for a day to experience idyllic countryside surroundings and sip a range of magnificent wines.
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
Deco Napier, Te Mata Peak, Garden Walk and Wine Tasting Tour
Guided 10am Morning Art Deco Walk From Napier Art Deco Trust
Shore Excursion: Napier/ Hawke's Bay & Premium Wineries tour
Guided 2pm Afternoon Art Deco Walk from Napier Art Deco Trust
Our pick of the best Tamatea Hotel Deals
Beach Front Motel Napier
access terrible, 3 levels no lift, very difficult if you have age and mobility against you luggage etc. No offer of help at all. No wifi. Sofa filthy. Tap water unpalatable had to buy bottled water to make a cup of tea. View and bed good. This is the 21st century, overall disappointing.
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
Expressotel
Great location in Napier centre. Friendly informative check in. Older type property but have done a good job modernising it. We had open plan balcony studio with a huge bed, lots of space and a nice little balcony to sit on. Fridge and microwave in kitchen, the room is also serviced. Enjoyed our ...
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Swiss-Belhotel Napier
Staff is kind and patient, the room is clean, the facility is new.
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Harbour View Motel on Ahuriri Beach in Napier NZ with sea view suites
Ckean, beautiful room and view. Loved it except the pillo were too high and 3/4 of us couldn't sleep well.
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
Scenic Hotel Te Pania
Adequate room with all the amenities we needed. Nice to sit in there Ross side bar & have a drink outside across from the ocean.
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
The Nautilus Napier
The balcony doors are accordion and a pain to open and close…other than that a nice hotel.
Reviewed on 13 Mar 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.
