Raureka Travel Guide
Hastings
Popular places to visit
Te Mata Peak
You can find out about the history of Hastings with a visit to Te Mata Peak. Stroll along the area's seaside or experience its acclaimed art galleries.
Cornwall Park
Explore the great outdoors at Cornwall Park, a lovely green space in Hastings. Visit the spas and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Frimley Park
Explore the great outdoors at Frimley Park, a lovely green space in Hastings. Visit the spas and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Hawke's Bay Racecourse
You can take time to visit Hawke's Bay Racecourse during your travels to Hastings. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
Splash Planet
Enjoy the thrill rides with your children at Splash Planet as part of your trip to Hastings. Visit the area's spas or amble around its beautiful beaches.
Hawke’s Bay Fallen Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital
If Hawke’s Bay Fallen Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Hastings.
Things to do
Guided 10am Morning Art Deco Walk From Napier Art Deco Trust
Shore Excursion: Napier/ Hawke's Bay & Premium Wineries tour
National Aquarium of New Zealand in Napier General Admission
Napier: Afternoon Wine Tasting + visit Silky Oaks Chocolates
Guided 2pm Afternoon Art Deco Walk from Napier Art Deco Trust
Top hotels in Raureka
Beach Front Motel Napier
Bed very comfortable,shower was good pressure and location was central and walking distance to cafes,bars etc and beach over the road
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Swiss-Belhotel Napier
Perfectly located - walking distance to Marine Parade and so many wonderful restaurants. Well appointed room, welcoming staff - a lovely place to stay
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Expressotel
Great staff, location, clean rooms big comfortable beds spacious room. Just 2 little things i wish my room had was a microwave and that the shower had a shower hose if that makes sense. Parking is limited but there are other parking spots close by. Very affordable i highly recommend i will always ...
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
Harbour View Motel on Ahuriri Beach in Napier NZ with sea view suites
Staff were very helpful rooms were clean although maybe might need some maintenance. Will stay again.
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Scenic Hotel Te Pania
The location was excellent. Room was clean. Staff were helpful.
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Shoreline Motel
Was a nice room with a great view from the balcony looking out to the pacific ocean and up and down marine parade in napier The room has a private spa pool in it which was nice to relax in after a buay day out enjoying Napier attractions
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Raureka
Saint Leonards
While there might not be top attractions in Saint Leonards, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Hawke's Bay Racecourse and Hawke's Bay Opera House.
Camberley
When in Camberley, you can plan a visit to Frimley Park and Hawke's Bay Racecourse, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Akina
While Akina isn't home to many top sights, Hawke's Bay Opera House and Hawke's Bay Racecourse are some notable places to visit nearby.
Mahora
Though Mahora may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Cornwall Park and Frimley Park.
Frimley
If you're spending some time in Frimley, Frimley Park and Hawke's Bay Regional Sports Park are top sights worth seeing.
Longlands
Though Longlands may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Hawke's Bay Racecourse and Hawke's Bay Opera House.
