Tamatea 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.
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.
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.
Things to do
National Aquarium of New Zealand in Napier General Admission
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 Tamatea
Beach Front Motel Napier
After a long & arduous 10.30hr day the last thing we wanted was problems checking in. The office closed at 7 not 9 as indicated on the website information, but when we finally contacted them everything was fine. The property needs to update their operating hours. As they only work 9-7. The laundry ...
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
Expressotel
Super lovely and affordable with how close it is to town
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Swiss-Belhotel Napier
Clean and comfortable, breakfast was excellent. Would definitely stay there again.
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Harbour View Motel on Ahuriri Beach in Napier NZ with sea view suites
Excellent value! Beautiful location!
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
Scenic Hotel Te Pania
Great stay
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
The Nautilus Napier
Nice private balcony opp sea.
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Tamatea
Pirimai
Pirimai might not have many top sights, but Onekawa Aquatic Centre and Church Road Winery are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Greenmeadows
While Greenmeadows isn't home to many top sights, Church Road Winery and Mission Estate Winery are some notable places to visit nearby.
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 Onekawa Aquatic Centre and National Aquarium of New Zealand.
Pandora
Pandora might not have many top sights, but Pandora Pond and Ahuriri Estuary 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.
Taradale
You'll enjoy the wineries and churches in Taradale. You might want to make time for a stop at Church Road Winery or Pettigrew Green Arena.
