Te Awa 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.
Mission Estate Winery
Leave the city behind for a day to experience idyllic countryside surroundings and sip a range of magnificent wines.
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.
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
Deco Napier, Te Mata Peak, Garden Walk and Wine Tasting Tour
National Aquarium of New Zealand in Napier General Admission
Guided 10am Morning Art Deco Walk From Napier Art Deco Trust
Small group - Napier City & Art Deco Tour, 2 hours
Guided 2pm Afternoon Art Deco Walk from Napier Art Deco Trust
Top hotels in Te Awa
Beach Front Motel Napier
Very good stay for one night.
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Kennedy Park Resort
Clean and tidy, staff helpful and friendly
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
Swiss-Belhotel Napier
Large room Excellent and enjoyable staff Great shower Top notch quality Exceptionally clean Fantastic value
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Shoreline Motel
The room was great, enjoyed being situated at the top floor. Close to town . Had everything we needed. Helpful staff
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Scenic Hotel Te Pania
Hood place gor a holiday stay
Reviewed on 25 Dec 2025
Quest Napier Serviced Apartment
Clean room. Very good location.
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Te Awa
Maraenui
While Maraenui isn't home to many top sights, McLean Park and National Aquarium of New Zealand are some notable places to visit nearby.
Marewa
Marewa might not have many top sights, but McLean Park and National Aquarium of New Zealand are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Napier South
If you're spending some time in Napier South, McLean Park and National Aquarium of New Zealand are top sights worth seeing.
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 McLean Park and National Aquarium of New Zealand.
Pirimai
Pirimai might not have many top sights, but McLean Park and Church Road Winery are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Awatoto
While Awatoto may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Napier Beach and McLean Park.
