Parkvale Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Te Mata Peak
You can find out about the history of Hastings with a visit to Te Mata Peak. Stroll along the area's seaside or experience its acclaimed art galleries.
Frimley Park
Explore the great outdoors at Frimley Park, a lovely green space in Hastings. Visit the spas and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Cornwall Park
Explore the great outdoors at Cornwall Park, a lovely green space in Hastings. Visit the spas and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Splash Planet
Enjoy the thrill rides with your children at Splash Planet as part of your trip to Hastings. Visit the area's spas or amble around its beautiful beaches.
Hawke’s Bay Fallen Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital
If Hawke’s Bay Fallen Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Hastings.
Hawke's Bay Opera House
You can enjoy a show at Hawke's Bay Opera House during your stay in Hastings. Visit the spas and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Activities
Guided 10am Morning Art Deco Walk From Napier Art Deco Trust
Guided 2pm Afternoon 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
Our pick of the best Parkvale Hotel Deals
Hastings Top 10 Holiday Park
Being just a one night stay it was great to have such a friendly helpful greeting at reception and directions to our room. The room was excellent, had all we needed. it was spotless clean and well appointed. Happy to recommend this venue and will stay again next time we are in Hastings.
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
Beach Front Motel Napier
Comfortable room, just a little tired looking and dated. Location is good.
Reviewed on 15 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
Lovely balcony v
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025
Harbour View Motel on Ahuriri Beach in Napier NZ with sea view suites
The view was amazing, the room was comfortable and spotless. We will definitely be back.
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Parkvale
Akina
While Akina isn't home to many top sights, Hawke's Bay Opera House and Te Mata Peak are some notable places to visit nearby.
Mayfair
Though Mayfair may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Splash Planet and Hawke's Bay Opera House.
Mahora
Though Mahora may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Frimley Park and Hawke's Bay Opera House.
Saint Leonards
While there might not be top attractions in Saint Leonards, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Hawke's Bay Opera House and Frimley Park.
Raureka
Raureka is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Hawke's Bay Racecourse and Te Mata Peak.
Frimley
If you're spending some time in Frimley, Frimley Park and Hawke's Bay Regional Sports Park are top sights worth seeing.
Parkvale Travel Guide
- Splash Planet
- Marine Parade
- Mission Estate Winery
- Napier Beach
- Black Barn Vineyards
- National Aquarium of New Zealand
- Church Road Winery
- Cape Kidnappers
- Craggy Range
- Te Mata Peak
- Cape Kidnappers Golf Course
- Hawke’s Bay Fallen Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital
- Napier Prison
- Ocean Beach
- Pettigrew Green Arena
- Napier Soundshell
- Hawke's Bay Opera House
- Ocean Spa
- National Tobacco Company Building
- Clearview Estate
- Bluff Hill Domain Lookout
- Te Mata Peak
- Arataki Honey Visitor Centre
- Pania of the Reef
- Pandora Pond
- Haumoana Beach
- Elephant Hill Estate Winery
