Onekawa 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?
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.
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
Deco Napier, Te Mata Peak, Garden Walk and Wine Tasting Tour
Guided 10am Morning Art Deco Walk From Napier Art Deco Trust
Guided 2pm Afternoon Art Deco Walk from Napier Art Deco Trust
Small group - Napier City & Art Deco Tour, 2 hours
Top hotels in Onekawa
Napier Nest Motel
"The property was good the staff were very welcoming and we had a good stay"
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Deco City Motor Lodge
"Nice central for me, good parking and nice room."
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Expressotel
"Reasonable price"
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Beach Front Motel Napier
"Incredible value for money … have stayed a number of times … hotel right on the water and awesome big spa in the rooms on middle and top floors."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Harbour View Motel on Ahuriri Beach in Napier NZ with sea view suites
"The Stay was excellent and so was the sea view The rooms were large, clean and tidy and when the lounge door was fully opened it was like having a deck. The lady who checked my wife and I in provided excellent service From our point of view the motel was excellent in all regards If I had one SMALL ..."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Swiss-Belhotel Napier
"Spacious and clean, secure parking was great. Helpful staff. Little things for maintenance like power points loose or bathroom tap that barely reaches the sink. Acoustics are pretty average - no door seal and could hear most of what occurred outside of the room."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Onekawa
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.
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.
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.
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.
Pandora
Pandora might not have many top sights, but National Tobacco Company Building and Ahuriri Estuary 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.
