Onekawa Travel Guide
Napier
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.
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.
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
Guided 10am Morning Art Deco Walk From Napier Art Deco Trust
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
Cape Winery Cycle Tour - 6 wineries, self-guided
Top hotels in Onekawa
Deco City Motor Lodge
Nice central for me, good parking and nice room.
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Napier Nest Motel
The property was good the staff were very welcoming and we had a good stay
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
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
Harbour View Motel on Ahuriri Beach in Napier NZ with sea view suites
Lovely spot with nice sea view. By the waterfront walking path and easy walk to restaurants and shops.
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Onekawa
Pirimai
Pirimai might not have many top sights, but Church Road Winery and Park Island Sports Complex are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
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.
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.
Pandora
Pandora might not have many top sights, but National Tobacco Company Building and Pandora Pond are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Napier South
If you're spending some time in Napier South, National Aquarium of New Zealand and War Memorial Conference Center are top sights worth seeing.
