Guidebook for Napier
Food Scene
Relax and enjoy a cider amongst the fruit trees.
10 locals recommend
The Filter Room Ale & Cider House
20 Awatoto RdRelax and enjoy a cider amongst the fruit trees.
Hapi offers very delicious whole foods and drinks catering for vegan, vegetarian and meat eaters. Their food is prepared on site and fresh that day. All their food is gluten free.
21 locals recommend
Hapī Clean Kai Co-op
45 Hastings StHapi offers very delicious whole foods and drinks catering for vegan, vegetarian and meat eaters. Their food is prepared on site and fresh that day. All their food is gluten free.
Bistronomy
40 Hastings StThis has wonderful cuisine catering for all tastes.
Kilim Cafe Napier
193 Hastings StFabulous Turkish cuisine on offer at Kilim.
F.G. Smith
9a Ossian StA great place for brunch.
Albion Canteen
2 Hastings StA great selection of fresh food.
Rasoi Indian Restaurant
125 Marine ParadeThis is the best in Indian cuisine.
Drinks & Nightlife
Brookfields Vineyards
378 Brookfields RdFounded in 1937 this New Zealand's oldest boutique winery.
This is one of New Zealand's oldest and largest wineries offering stunning views.
102 locals recommend
Mission Estate Winery
198 Church RdThis is one of New Zealand's oldest and largest wineries offering stunning views.
Shed 2 on the Quay
1 Lever StGreat place for a drink.
The Speights Ale House Napier
68 W QuayNice ambiance and great venue for a drink
Monica Loves
39 Tennyson StSuch a great little hide away spot
Parks & Nature
You can choose the walking option however you can drive to Bluff Hill to enjoy the view over the wharf, east, west, north and south.
11 locals recommend
Bluff Hill
You can choose the walking option however you can drive to Bluff Hill to enjoy the view over the wharf, east, west, north and south.
Drive or walk to the top of Te Mata peak and on a clear day you will be rewarded with 360 degree superb views out across Hawkes Bay.
217 locals recommend
Te Mata Park
Te Mata Peak RoadDrive or walk to the top of Te Mata peak and on a clear day you will be rewarded with 360 degree superb views out across Hawkes Bay.
Ocean Beach
Ocean Beach RoadA lovely beach only a short drive from Napier.
Waimarama
Waimarama Beach is just a 45 minute drive from Napier.
Otatara Pa
Otatara Pā Historic Reserve WalkGreat to learn about our Maori heritage, great views and well maintained walking track.
This is New Zealand's National Aquarium and is certainly worth a visit.
87 locals recommend
National Aquarium of New Zealand
546 Marine ParadeThis is New Zealand's National Aquarium and is certainly worth a visit.
Entertainment & Activities
Trip bookings, information and advise is on offer here. Whilst you are there you could take a very short walk to our very new Pier.
40 locals recommend
Napier i-SITE Visitor Information Centre
100 Marine ParadeTrip bookings, information and advise is on offer here. Whilst you are there you could take a very short walk to our very new Pier.
Essentials
New World Greenmeadows
9 Gloucester StMy favourite supermarket!
306 Meeanee Rd
306 Meeanee RoadVegeland has great fresh fruit and vegetables.
Liquid Self Service Laundromats
2 Hastings StPurchase a "key" from the Maadi Road New World.
Sightseeing
Travel to the Gannet colony by tractor and trailer along the sand!
31 locals recommend
Gannet Beach Adventures
475 Clifton RdTravel to the Gannet colony by tractor and trailer along the sand!
Hop on your bike and cycle along the coastal cycle trail sampling some of Hawkes Bay finest wines along the way.
14 locals recommend
Coastal Wine Cycles
6 Beach RoadHop on your bike and cycle along the coastal cycle trail sampling some of Hawkes Bay finest wines along the way.
Arts & Culture
Join a guided tour of the Art Deco buildings of Napier city.
41 locals recommend
Shop at the Art Deco Centre
7 Tennyson StJoin a guided tour of the Art Deco buildings of Napier city.
Waiohiki Creative Arts Village
1184 Korokipo RdLocal artists sell the goods here.
This is a great spot to visit for history and they have art exhibitions which are alway fascinating.
72 locals recommend
MTG Hawke's Bay
1 Tennyson StThis is a great spot to visit for history and they have art exhibitions which are alway fascinating.
This is a must visit if you enjoy exhibitions, events and workshops, you may even get to meet some of the artists.
Creative Arts Napier
16 Byron StThis is a must visit if you enjoy exhibitions, events and workshops, you may even get to meet some of the artists.