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.
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
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 Te Awa
Expressotel
Clean room
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Beach Front Motel Napier
Arrived at night🌙 Waking up to that view of the beach in the morning from bed was nice
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Swiss-Belhotel Napier
Nice hotel in Napier. The bedroom was a bit dated but the bathroom was lovely. The bed was comfortable but beware - if you are tall there is a very off light fixture over the bed that branches out and was quite low. Good location across from a grocery store and walking distance to many ...
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Harbour View Motel on Ahuriri Beach in Napier NZ with sea view suites
Lovely stay
Reviewed on 14 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
Excellent location friendly staff and within walking distance of CBD and restaurants.
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Te Awa
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 National Aquarium of New Zealand.
