Awatoto Travel Guide
Napier
Popular places to visit
Napier Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Napier Beach during your travels in Awatoto?
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.
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
Shore Excursion: Napier and Surrounding Countryside Scenic Tour
Guided 2pm Afternoon Art Deco Walk from Napier Art Deco Trust
Small group - Beer, Wine, Cider and Gin Tour - 5.0 - 5.5 hours
Napier sight seeing / Art Deco Tour -2- 2.5 hours
Top hotels in Awatoto
Beach Front Motel Napier
Reviewed on 17 Jul 2025
Kennedy Park Resort
Reviewed on 20 Jul 2025
Swiss-Belhotel Napier
Reviewed on 20 Jul 2025
Harbour View Motel on Ahuriri Beach in Napier NZ with sea view suites
Reviewed on 14 Jul 2025
Scenic Hotel Te Pania
Reviewed on 20 Jul 2025
Shoreline Motel
Reviewed on 14 Jul 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Awatoto
Meeanee
While Meeanee isn't home to many top sights, Pettigrew Green Arena and Church Road Winery are some notable places to visit nearby.
Te Awa
Though Te Awa may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like McLean Park and National Aquarium of New Zealand.
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.
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.
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.