Awatoto Travel Guide
Napier
Popular places to visit

Napier Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Napier Beach during your travels in Awatoto?

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.

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.
Things to do

Deco Napier, Te Mata Peak, Garden Walk and Wine Tasting Tour

National Aquarium of New Zealand in Napier General Admission

Guided 10am Morning Art Deco Walk From Napier Art Deco Trust

Small group - Napier City & Art Deco Tour, 2 hours

Guided 2pm Afternoon Art Deco Walk from Napier Art Deco Trust
Top hotels in Awatoto

Beach Front Motel Napier
Very good stay for one night.
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026

Kennedy Park Resort
Clean and tidy, staff helpful and friendly
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026

Swiss-Belhotel Napier
Large room Excellent and enjoyable staff Great shower Top notch quality Exceptionally clean Fantastic value
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026

Shoreline Motel
The room was great, enjoyed being situated at the top floor. Close to town . Had everything we needed. Helpful staff
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026

Scenic Hotel Te Pania
Hood place gor a holiday stay
Reviewed on 25 Dec 2025

Quest Napier Serviced Apartment
Clean room. Very good location.
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Awatoto

Meeanee
While Meeanee isn't home to many top sights, Pettigrew Green Arena and Church Road Winery are some notable places to visit nearby.

Te Awa
Though Te Awa may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like McLean Park and National Aquarium of New Zealand.

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.

Jervoistown
Jervoistown might not have many top sights, but Pettigrew Green Arena and Church Road Winery are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Pirimai
Pirimai might not have many top sights, but McLean Park and Church Road Winery 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.

