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 Racecourse
Catch an event at Hawke's Bay Racecourse during your trip to Hastings. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
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.
Activities
Shore Excursion: Napier and Surrounding Countryside Scenic Tour
Napier Afternoon Wine, & Gin Tasting ( no gin Mon -Wed )
Napier Gourmet Luncheon + Wine & Gin Tasting ( no gin Mon - Wed )
Cape Winery Cycle Tour - 6 wineries, self-guided
Our pick of the best Parkvale Hotel Deals
Hastings Top 10 Holiday Park
Reviewed on 12 Jul. 2025
Beach Front Motel Napier
Reviewed on 22 Jul. 2025
Kennedy Park Resort
Reviewed on 20 Jul. 2025
Swiss-Belhotel Napier
Reviewed on 20 Jul. 2025
Harbour View Motel on Ahuriri Beach in Napier NZ with sea view suites
Reviewed on 14 Jul. 2025
Scenic Hotel Te Pania
Reviewed on 20 Jul. 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Parkvale
Akina
While Akina isn't home to many top sights, Hawke's Bay Opera House and Hawke's Bay Racecourse 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 Racecourse and Hawke's Bay Opera House.
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.
- Splash Planet
- Marine Parade
- Mission Estate Winery
- National Aquarium of New Zealand
- Napier Beach
- Church Road Winery
- Cape Kidnappers
- Black Barn Vineyards
- Te Mata Peak
- Napier Prison
- Pettigrew Green Arena
- Craggy Range
- Hawke’s Bay Fallen Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital
- Cape Kidnappers Golf Course
- National Tobacco Company Building
- Hawke's Bay Opera House
- Pania of the Reef
- Ocean Beach
- Park Island Sports Complex
- Bluff Hill Domain Lookout
- Ocean Spa
- Te Mata Peak
- Elephant Hill Estate Winery
- Daily Telegraph Building
- Hastings Golf Club
- MTG Hawke's Bay Museum
- Clearview Estate
- Arataki Honey Visitor Centre