Taradale Travel Guide
Napier
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
Mission Estate Winery
Leave the city behind for a day to experience idyllic countryside surroundings and sip a range of magnificent wines.
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.
Things to do
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
National Aquarium of New Zealand in Napier General Admission
Guided 2pm Afternoon Art Deco Walk from Napier Art Deco Trust
Top hotels in Taradale
Ballina Motel
Room was untidy Bath room needed a good scrub of eckold drinking cigeret buts table was dirty coffee cup Stan's
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
ASURE Colonial Lodge Motel
Yes
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Beach Front Motel Napier
Enjoyed the spacious motel room very close to the coast. We liked having a sofa in the room, as well as having a kitchenette. The room was quiet and their was easy free parking. Staff were helpful.
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Swiss-Belhotel Napier
Breakfast was fantastic. Room was lovely. Parking is on fifs so migjt not want to rely on that.
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Expressotel
Lovely hotel. Very comfortable and everything is tip top 🤗
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Harbour View Motel on Ahuriri Beach in Napier NZ with sea view suites
Parking at front door, tour buses pick you up from Reception, staff very helpful. Great restaurant short walks away.
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Taradale
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.
Greenmeadows
While Greenmeadows isn't home to many top sights, Church Road Winery and Mission Estate Winery are some notable places to visit nearby.
Tamatea
Tamatea might not have many top sights, but Park Island Sports Complex and Mission Estate Winery are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
Meeanee
While Meeanee isn't home to many top sights, Pettigrew Green Arena and Church Road 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 National Aquarium of New Zealand.
