Awatoto Travel Guide
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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.
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
Scenic Te Mata Peak Tour by Supertrike
Shore Excursion: Napier/ Hawke's Bay & Premium Wineries tour
Napier: Afternoon Wine Tasting + visit Silky Oaks Chocolates
Guided 2pm Afternoon Art Deco Walk from Napier Art Deco Trust
Top hotels in Awatoto
Beach Front Motel Napier
"Clean and comfortable..lovely view"
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
Expressotel
"We had a great stay. Convenient location and nice rooms"
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Harbour View Motel on Ahuriri Beach in Napier NZ with sea view suites
"Clean room. Parking"
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Swiss-Belhotel Napier
"Our first stay at the Swiss Hotel Napier was a wonderful experience. We were pleasantly surprised as soon as we walked in by how beautiful everything looked, the excellent amenities, and the overall cleanliness of the property. The breakfast we added to our package was definitely worth it and was ..."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Marineland Motel
"Receptionist was very helpful, she offered to wash and dry our clothes at her home for $8 as there was no laundry on site. Nice and peaceful, I would stay here again"
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Scenic Hotel Te Pania
"Staff were friendly and helpful,"
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Awatoto
Napier South
If you're spending some time in Napier South, National Aquarium of New Zealand and Napier Beach are top sights worth seeing.
Taradale
You'll enjoy the wineries and churches in Taradale. You might want to make time for a stop at Church Road Winery or Pettigrew Green Arena.
Ahuriri
While visiting Ahuriri, you might make a stop by sights like National Tobacco Company Building and The Urban Winery.
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 National Aquarium of New Zealand and National Tobacco Company Building.
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.
