Te Awa 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.
Napier Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Napier Beach during your travels in Awatoto?
Mission Estate Winery
Leave the city behind for a day to experience idyllic countryside surroundings and sip a range of magnificent wines.
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.
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
Guided 2pm Afternoon Art Deco Walk from Napier Art Deco Trust
Guided 10am Morning Art Deco Walk From Napier Art Deco Trust
Small group - Napier City & Art Deco Tour, 2 hours
Shore Excursion: Napier and Surrounding Countryside Scenic Tour
Top hotels in Te Awa
Beach Front Motel Napier
Second floor room with a view of the ocean from the balcony. Outstanding value. Great room. Clean and well equipped.
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Kennedy Park Resort
Everything was great
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025
Swiss-Belhotel Napier
We thought our room was very clean, and nicely presented. It was very comfortable to stay in over four nights. We’d certainly consider returning for another stay.
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
The Nautilus Napier
Great position, clean and tidy room with a spa bath.
Reviewed on 5 Nov 2025
Shoreline Motel
View across the road to the beach. Huge room, very clean, good facilities for making simple meals. Room serviced daily. Easy parking. Excellent value for money.
Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025
Art Deco Masonic Hotel
The room was lovely clean and spacious. Great to be able to use the balconies in the mornings and evenings. Our room was cleaned on our first day but not on our second day which was a little disappointing.
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Te Awa
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.
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.
Napier South
If you're spending some time in Napier South, McLean Park and National Aquarium of New Zealand are top sights worth seeing.
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 Park Island Sports Complex.
Awatoto
While Awatoto may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Napier Beach and McLean Park.
Pirimai
Pirimai might not have many top sights, but Park Island Sports Complex and McLean Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
