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
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 Taradale
Ballina Motel
Not as per advertised. Carpet floor has stains looks dirty. Bad odour when we entered the room. Dirty entrance. Not as per pictures advertised.
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
ASURE Colonial Lodge Motel
An excellent stay. So peaceful
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Beach Front Motel Napier
Great location with ample parking. Clean and tidy with friendly staff. We enjoyed our stay. Thank you.
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
Swiss-Belhotel Napier
Perfectly located - walking distance to Marine Parade and so many wonderful restaurants. Well appointed room, welcoming staff - a lovely place to stay
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Expressotel
Clean room
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
Harbour View Motel on Ahuriri Beach in Napier NZ with sea view suites
Yes very happy
Reviewed on 30 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 Church Road Winery and Park Island Sports Complex 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 National Aquarium of New Zealand and McLean Park.
