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.
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
Shore Excursion: Napier and Surrounding Countryside Scenic Tour
Napier Afternoon Wine, & Gin Tasting ( no gin Mon -Wed )
Napier Gourmet Luncheon + Wine & Gin Tasting ( no gin Mon - Wed )
Cape Winery Cycle Tour - 6 wineries, self-guided
Our pick of the best Te Awa Hotel Deals
Beach Front Motel Napier
Reviewed on 28 Jul. 2025
Kennedy Park Resort
Reviewed on 20 Jul. 2025
Swiss-Belhotel Napier
Reviewed on 27 Jul. 2025
Harbour View Motel on Ahuriri Beach in Napier NZ with sea view suites
Reviewed on 25 Jul. 2025
Scenic Hotel Te Pania
Reviewed on 20 Jul. 2025
Shoreline Motel
Reviewed on 27 Jul. 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Te Awa
Maraenui
While Maraenui isn't home to many top sights, McLean Park and National Aquarium of New Zealand are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
Napier South
If you're spending some time in Napier South, McLean Park and National Aquarium of New Zealand 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 McLean Park and National Aquarium of New Zealand.
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 McLean Park.
Pirimai
Pirimai might not have many top sights, but McLean Park and Church Road Winery are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
- Splash Planet
- Mission Estate Winery
- National Aquarium of New Zealand
- Church Road Winery
- Cape Kidnappers
- Black Barn Vineyards
- Te Mata Peak
- Napier Prison
- Cape Kidnappers Golf Course
- Hawke’s Bay Fallen Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital
- Craggy Range
- National Tobacco Company Building
- Pania of the Reef
- Bluff Hill Domain Lookout
- Ocean Beach
- Arataki Honey Visitor Centre