Awatoto Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Napier Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Napier Beach during your travels in Awatoto?
Marine Parade
After visiting Marine Parade, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Napier. Amble around this relaxing area's seaside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Mission Estate Winery
Leave the city behind for a day to experience idyllic countryside surroundings and sip a range of magnificent wines.
National Aquarium of New Zealand
The tanks at this modern aquarium play host to all kinds of underwater life, from cute sea creatures to fearsome marine predators.
Church Road Winery
Delve into the history of winemaking and indulge in some fine local food and an assortment of delicious reds at this Hawke’s Bay winery.
Napier Prison
Enter spooky cells and hear terrifying tales about some of the nation’s most notorious criminals in one of the oldest prisons in New Zealand.
Activities
Guided 10am Morning Art Deco Walk From Napier Art Deco Trust
Small group - Napier City & Art Deco Tour, 2 hours
Guided 2pm Afternoon Art Deco Walk from Napier Art Deco Trust
Our pick of the best Awatoto Hotel Deals
Beach Front Motel Napier
We had a nice view to the beach
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
Kennedy Park Resort
Amenities were very well serviced and all the staff we interacted with were so friendly! A great spot for families, and we will definitely be back!
Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025
Swiss-Belhotel Napier
Spacious and clean room. Great friendly service.
Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025
Shoreline Motel
Great room and friendly staff. View from Room was great and in close proximity to everything you need
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Scenic Hotel Te Pania
Clean room and friendly staff.
Reviewed on 25 Dec 2025
Quest Napier Serviced Apartment
Clean room. Very good location.
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Awatoto
Meeanee
While Meeanee isn't home to many top sights, Pettigrew Green Arena and Church Road Winery are some notable places to visit nearby.
Te Awa
Though Te Awa may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like McLean Park and National Aquarium of New Zealand.
Maraenui
While Maraenui isn't home to many top sights, McLean Park and National Aquarium of New Zealand are some notable places to visit nearby.
Jervoistown
Jervoistown might not have many top sights, but Pettigrew Green Arena and Church Road Winery are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Pirimai
Pirimai might not have many top sights, but McLean Park and Church Road Winery are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Marewa
Marewa might not have many top sights, but McLean Park and National Aquarium of New Zealand are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
