Te Awa 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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Te Awa Hotel Deals
Beach Front Motel Napier
It was very nice to stay there
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Swiss-Belhotel Napier
Clean and comfortable, breakfast was excellent. Would definitely stay there again.
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Expressotel
Great location in the centre of Napier. Comfortable clean room. Welcoming staff
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
Harbour View Motel on Ahuriri Beach in Napier NZ with sea view suites
Fi
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Scenic Hotel Te Pania
The staff were amazing and friendly. Room was neat and clean. Even my baby was well settled. Overall, I would highly recommend.
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
The Nautilus Napier
Clean room, spa was amazing after a long day
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Te Awa
Maraenui
While Maraenui isn't home to many top sights, National Aquarium of New Zealand and Onekawa Aquatic Centre are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
Napier South
If you're spending some time in Napier South, National Aquarium of New Zealand and War Memorial Conference Center are top sights worth seeing.
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 National Aquarium of New Zealand.
Pirimai
Pirimai might not have many top sights, but Onekawa Aquatic Centre and Church Road Winery are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Awatoto
While Awatoto may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Napier Beach and National Aquarium of New Zealand.
