Elia's Guidebook
Food scene
Urban winery quite often has live music or events on, they keep things interesting, definitely worth checking what they’ve got on during your stay.
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The Urban Winery
3 Ossian StUrban winery quite often has live music or events on, they keep things interesting, definitely worth checking what they’ve got on during your stay.
A fabulous wine tasting venue, and if you have time book in for lunch or dinner
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Mission Estate Winery
198 Church RdA fabulous wine tasting venue, and if you have time book in for lunch or dinner
Mangapapa Hotel hosts a fabulous high tea with bubbles, they cater for most dietary requirements. You must book well ahead.
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Mangapapa Hotel
466 Napier RdMangapapa Hotel hosts a fabulous high tea with bubbles, they cater for most dietary requirements. You must book well ahead.
Wether it’s brunch, lunch or dinner you won’t be disappointed. Fun to visit with the kids as they have donuts you can inject filling into.
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Mister D
47 Tennyson StWether it’s brunch, lunch or dinner you won’t be disappointed. Fun to visit with the kids as they have donuts you can inject filling into.
Relaxed dining with BYO wine, cheap and cheerful. My favourite dish is the Sexy Little Duck
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Thai Chef's Restaurant Napier
110 Taradale RoadRelaxed dining with BYO wine, cheap and cheerful. My favourite dish is the Sexy Little Duck
One of my favourite places to go, there’s something for everyone. Relaxed dining looking over the wharf, nice big fire inside on cold days or outdoor seating when it’s warm.
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Shed 2 on the Quay
56 Lever StOne of my favourite places to go, there’s something for everyone. Relaxed dining looking over the wharf, nice big fire inside on cold days or outdoor seating when it’s warm.
Indigo has delicious food, an extensive bar and occasionally host whisky or tequila tasting evenings.
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Indigo Restaurant
24A Hastings StIndigo has delicious food, an extensive bar and occasionally host whisky or tequila tasting evenings.
Fabulous whole foods / organic store and cafe with qualified naturopath in store.
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Chantal Shop
45 Hastings StFabulous whole foods / organic store and cafe with qualified naturopath in store.
Nice place to go on a warm day and sit on the beach. Hot Chicken cooked on NZ volcanic rocks and / or enjoy an ice cream.
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Hot Chick & Cool Cat
4 Hardinge RdNice place to go on a warm day and sit on the beach. Hot Chicken cooked on NZ volcanic rocks and / or enjoy an ice cream.
Sometimes have live music events on, fun rustic place to visit
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Crab Farm Winery
511 Main N RdSometimes have live music events on, fun rustic place to visit
Sightseeing
MTG has lots of activities for children during the school holidays, and the Napier earthquake exhibition is worth a look.
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MTG Hawke's Bay
1 Tennyson StMTG has lots of activities for children during the school holidays, and the Napier earthquake exhibition is worth a look.
You can drive the peak or if you’re a lover of the outdoors you can hike to the top. There are a number of tracks available for all levels.
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Te Mata Park
Te Mata Peak RoadYou can drive the peak or if you’re a lover of the outdoors you can hike to the top. There are a number of tracks available for all levels.
Botanical Gardens
19 Spencer RdTake a stroll on marine parade, ice cream, gardens, coffee it’s all there
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Marine Parade
Take a stroll on marine parade, ice cream, gardens, coffee it’s all there
Fun for kids
Bay Skate
290 Marine ParadeKids that love wheels love this place
Plenty of pools of different temperatures, fun for kids, relaxing for adults
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Ocean Spa
42 Marine ParadePlenty of pools of different temperatures, fun for kids, relaxing for adults
Superstrike Hastings
608 Omahu RdA fun day out for everyone
Splash Planet
1001 Grove RdGreat place to spend a hot summers day with the family
Great place on a rainy day, plenty of theatres a restaurant and a games arcade. Located at pak n save there’s plenty of parking.
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Reading Cinemas Napier
154 Station StGreat place on a rainy day, plenty of theatres a restaurant and a games arcade. Located at pak n save there’s plenty of parking.
Fun for kids and a cafe onsite
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I-Aquarium yaseNingizimu Afrika ye-New Zealand
546 Marine ParadeFun for kids and a cafe onsite
Fitness
Local gyms
Bay City Gym is close to my Villa, you can visit as a casual. Locally owned and operated by a lovely couple Chrissy and Hamish. Have Les Mills classes
Bay City Gym
129 Latham StBay City Gym is close to my Villa, you can visit as a casual. Locally owned and operated by a lovely couple Chrissy and Hamish. Have Les Mills classes
Anytime Fitness
83 Kennedy RdOcean Spa
42 Marine ParadeModern Yoga Napier
46 Holden StHot yoga and more 🙏🏽