Napier South Travel Guide
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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.
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.
Napier Soundshell
Napier Soundshell is just one of the places to see in Napier, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or experience its acclaimed art galleries.
MTG Hawke's Bay Museum
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at MTG Hawke's Bay Museum during your travels in Napier. Visit the area's spas or amble around its beautiful beaches.
Faraday Centre
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Faraday Centre in Napier. Visit the area's spas or amble around its beautiful beaches.
War Memorial Conference Center
Learn about the local history of Napier when you take a trip to War Memorial Conference Center. Stroll along the area's seaside or experience its acclaimed art galleries.
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 Napier South
Expressotel
Great room, great location! Reception open 12-6 so nowhere to leave your luggage for the day with 10 am checkout! Other than that a great stay!
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Beach Front Motel Napier
Loved the veach view. Nice clean rooms and good white linen.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Swiss-Belhotel Napier
Great shower, generous sized room
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Scenic Hotel Te Pania
Lovely room and equally lovely view across the ocean, clean, quiet, staff very friendly and accommodating, room was comfortable - no complaints at all, and would stay here again in a heart beat.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Shoreline Motel
clean room and unobstructed view of the beach.
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Art Deco Masonic Hotel
Comfortable bed and great location. We had a great stay.
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Napier South
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.
Hospital Hill
While there might not be top attractions in Hospital Hill, you can explore the larger area and discover places like National Tobacco Company Building and War Memorial Conference Center.
Bluff Hill
While visiting Bluff Hill, you might make a stop by sights like Napier Prison and Bluff Hill Domain Lookout.
Maraenui
While Maraenui isn't home to many top sights, National Aquarium of New Zealand and McLean Park 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 National Aquarium of New Zealand and McLean Park.
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.
