Ahuriri Travel Guide
Napier
Popular places to visit
National Tobacco Company Building
Admire this stunning pastel-coloured building, which combines art deco architecture with lavish art nouveau details.
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.
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 Ahuriri
Harbour View Motel on Ahuriri Beach in Napier NZ with sea view suites
Excellent value! Beautiful location!
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
Bluewater Hotel
Available and convenient to rooms.
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
Anchorage Motor Lodge
Convenient location with lovely views & ample parking. Room spacious, comfortably furnished & well equipped. Helpful, friendly staff. Thanks for a great stay.
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Navigate Seaside Hotel
Fantastic underrated accomodation with friendly staff, super clean and excellent secure parking
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
The Crown Hotel Napier
East Pier Hotel
Fantastic hotel with a great view to the Ocean. Highly recommend, so much so that we have booked this room again!
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Ahuriri
Hospital Hill
While there might not be top attractions in Hospital Hill, you can explore the larger area and discover places like War Memorial Conference Center and Ocean Spa.
Westshore
Beaches, spas and seafood restaurants highlight some of the notable features of Westshore. Make a stop by Westshore Beach while you're exploring.
Bluff Hill
While visiting Bluff Hill, you might make a stop by sights like Napier Prison and Bluff Hill Domain Lookout.
Pandora
Pandora might not have many top sights, but Pandora Pond and Ahuriri Estuary are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Napier South
If you're spending some time in Napier South, McLean Park and National Aquarium of New Zealand are top sights worth seeing.
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.
