Napier South Travel Guide
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Visit Napier South
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 beautiful beaches 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
Chrap and cheerful, great location.
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026

Swiss-Belhotel Napier
The breakfast buffet was excellent, have varieties
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025

Shoreline Motel
The room was great, enjoyed being situated at the top floor. Close to town . Had everything we needed. Helpful staff
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026

Scenic Hotel Te Pania
Hood place gor a holiday stay
Reviewed on 25 Dec 2025

Quest Napier Serviced Apartment
Clean room. Very good location.
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025

Expressotel
Room… fresh decor, tidy. Staff… very friendly and informative. Proximity to cbd excellent. One concern was a lack of car parks. I know there was access to a car park across the road, but my car is special to me and I wouldn’t want to rely on that. Fortunately, I had a mate pick me up Saturday, but ...
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
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 National Tobacco Company Building and War Memorial Conference Center.

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.



