Awatoto Travel Guide
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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.
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
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
Cape Winery Cycle Tour - 6 wineries, self-guided
Top hotels in Awatoto
Beach Front Motel Napier
"Expedia lied to me saying Beachfront refused to refund my booking as it defaulted me to wrong dates, Beachfront were helpful with correcting telling me they did not refuse changing dates, I stayed there but it was very stressful communication, and it should not have been, left toilet bag behind and ..."
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
Expressotel
"Great to have parking; easy to walk to town and around; great towels; excellent value for money."
Reviewed on 16 Jun 2026
Marineland Motel
"The property was nice and clean. House keeping comes everyday for clean towels and stock other stuffs. We also wake up to a beautiful sunset every morning."
Reviewed on 15 Jun 2026
Harbour View Motel on Ahuriri Beach in Napier NZ with sea view suites
"We did a last minute booking and were very happy with the service, quality of room and the price was very reasonable."
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
Swiss-Belhotel Napier
"Close to historic downtown and groceries, big room and parking"
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
Scenic Hotel Te Pania
"Comfortable, clean, central location."
Reviewed on 12 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Awatoto
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.
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.
Ahuriri
While visiting Ahuriri, you might make a stop by sights like National Tobacco Company Building and The Urban Winery.
Meeanee
While Meeanee isn't home to many top sights, Pettigrew Green Arena and Church Road 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 Park Island Sports Complex.
