Napier South Travel Guide
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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.
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.
War Memorial Conference Center
Learn about the local history of Napier when you take a trip to War Memorial Conference Center. Stroll along the area's seaside or experience its acclaimed art galleries.
Napier Soundshell
Napier Soundshell is just one of the places to see in Napier, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the area's seaside or experience its acclaimed art galleries.
Faraday Centre
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Faraday Centre in Napier. Visit the area's spas or amble around its beautiful beaches.
MTG Hawke's Bay Museum
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at MTG Hawke's Bay Museum during your travels in Napier. Visit the area's spas or amble around its beautiful beaches.
Things to do
Guided 2pm Afternoon Art Deco Walk from Napier Art Deco Trust
Small group - Napier City & Art Deco Tour, 2 hours
Guided 10am Morning Art Deco Walk From Napier Art Deco Trust
Top hotels in Napier South
Beach Front Motel Napier
Absolutely amazing stay! Beautiful view, amazing staff, and such great value for money. The beachfront view room was stunning — having a spa pool inside with a direct beach view was unreal, especially for such an affordable price. The staff were wonderful. The lady at reception was so friendly and ...
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025
Swiss-Belhotel Napier
The hotel was far better than our expectations, rooms clean and spacious, one of the best showers in any hotel I have stayed in, polite friendly staff.
Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025
Shoreline Motel
Rooms were clean and air conditioning was turned on for us. Everything you need and over the road from the water.
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
Scenic Hotel Te Pania
Wonderful stay! Clean, well equipped hotel with fantastic hotel, beautiful views, terrific location, and extremely helpful, responsive and courteous staff. Excellent value — highly recommend!
Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025
The Nautilus Napier
Nice views Accommodating to our needs Comfortable beds
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
Quest Napier Serviced Apartment
Well managed property in the heart of the town of Nelson
Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Napier South
Marewa
Marewa might not have many top sights, but McLean Park and National Aquarium of New Zealand are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Hospital Hill
While there might not be top attractions in Hospital Hill, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Art Deco Trust and Napier Soundshell.
Bluff Hill
While visiting Bluff Hill, you might make a stop by sights like Napier Prison and Bluff Hill Domain Lookout.
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.
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.
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.
