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 carefree afternoon at Napier Beach during your travels in Awatoto?

Mission Estate Winery
Leave the city behind for a day to experience idyllic countryside surroundings and sip a range of magnificent wines.

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

Napier Gourmet Luncheon + Wine & Gin Tasting ( no gin Mon - Wed )

Small group - Napier, Wine and Beer Tour - 5.0 - 5.5 hours

Cape Winery Cycle Tour - 6 wineries, self-guided
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Other neighbourhoods around Bay View

Napier Airport
While Napier Airport might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Ahuriri Estuary and National Tobacco Company Building.

Westshore
Beaches, spas, and seafood restaurants highlight some of the notable features of Westshore. Make a stop by Westshore Beach while you're exploring.

Ahuriri
If you're spending some time in Ahuriri, National Tobacco Company Building and The Urban Winery are top sights worth seeing.

Poraiti
While visiting Poraiti, you might make a stop by sights like Mission Estate Winery and Park Island Sports Complex.

Bluff Hill
While visiting Bluff Hill, you might make a stop by sights like Napier Prison and Ocean Spa.

Pandora
Though Pandora might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Ahuriri Estuary and National Tobacco Company Building.