Rebecca’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Great place to hire ebikes and start your exploration of the many cycleways
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FishBike
26 Marine ParadeGreat place to hire ebikes and start your exploration of the many cycleways
Beautiful gardens 2 minutes walk up the hill, great place to stroll and contemplate. Checkout the Napier gig guide for free summer concerts at the gardens.
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Botanical Gardens
19 Spencer RdBeautiful gardens 2 minutes walk up the hill, great place to stroll and contemplate. Checkout the Napier gig guide for free summer concerts at the gardens.
The best place to view all of Hawkes Bay. 40 minute drive from Napier with the opportunity to visit may wineries on the way
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Te Mata Park
Te Mata Peak RoadThe best place to view all of Hawkes Bay. 40 minute drive from Napier with the opportunity to visit may wineries on the way
Food scene
Georgia on Tennyson
42 Tennyson StOur favorite coffee hang out
Mister D
47 Tennyson StGreat restaurant, a little bit up market
Cool hidden bar - great for al fresco cocktails + good local craft beers
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Monica Loves
39 Tennyson StCool hidden bar - great for al fresco cocktails + good local craft beers
Chantal Shop
45 Hastings StGreat foodie stop it you are planning on cooking for yourself.
Great little café with "Clean Healthy Kai" - highly recommended
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Hapī Clean Kai Co-op
45 Hastings StGreat little café with "Clean Healthy Kai" - highly recommended
Crazy Good
87 Bridge StAs the name says, it is crazy good.
One of the most well know wineries in Hawkes Bay that is very close to Napier. Tastings and a restaurant are available but a wander around the homestead is a must.
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Mission Estate Winery
198 Church RdOne of the most well know wineries in Hawkes Bay that is very close to Napier. Tastings and a restaurant are available but a wander around the homestead is a must.
Great small winery with some extremely good lesser well know wines
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Clearview Estate Winery & Clearview Estate Red Shed Restaurant
194 Clifton RdGreat small winery with some extremely good lesser well know wines
Great food and flavor when on an "eat out limited budget" - BVYO your fav wine
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Kilim Cafe Napier
193 Hastings StGreat food and flavor when on an "eat out limited budget" - BVYO your fav wine
Relaxation
Throw the swimmers on and take a dip in one of the many pools. Pools are open late so try this under the stars
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Ocean Spa
42 Marine ParadeThrow the swimmers on and take a dip in one of the many pools. Pools are open late so try this under the stars
Neighbourhoods
Napier is one of New Zealand's most attractive cities. Inner-city streets are lined with palm trees, gardens, memorials and local attractions which give Napier its distinct character and charm. Napier's buildings are a reflection of the times that they were built including the Unique Art Deco, Spanish Mission and Classical. Made for visitors, all within walking distance is great shopping, sight seeing and dining.
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Napier City
Napier is one of New Zealand's most attractive cities. Inner-city streets are lined with palm trees, gardens, memorials and local attractions which give Napier its distinct character and charm. Napier's buildings are a reflection of the times that they were built including the Unique Art Deco, Spanish Mission and Classical. Made for visitors, all within walking distance is great shopping, sight seeing and dining.
Ahuriri is the old port sector of Napier. Like other cities, the area has turned into a trendy hub with boutique shopping and great cafe's. You will find a sandy beach here to enjoy the sun.
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Ahuriri
Ahuriri is the old port sector of Napier. Like other cities, the area has turned into a trendy hub with boutique shopping and great cafe's. You will find a sandy beach here to enjoy the sun.
Waimarama beach is about a 50 minute drive from Napier. It is the regions most pristine beach and well worth a visit. There is plenty of sand to find your own private spot
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Waimarama
Waimarama beach is about a 50 minute drive from Napier. It is the regions most pristine beach and well worth a visit. There is plenty of sand to find your own private spot