Maraenui Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Mission Estate Winery
Leave the city behind for a day to experience idyllic countryside surroundings and sip a range of magnificent wines.
Napier Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Napier Beach during your travels in Awatoto?
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.
Bluff Hill Domain Lookout
As one of the best vantage points in Napier, this rocky viewpoint has commanding views of the turquoise waters of Hawke’s Bay and the Port of Napier.
Activities
Napier: Afternoon Wine Tasting + visit Silky Oaks Chocolates
Cape Winery Cycle Tour - 6 wineries, self-guided
Small group - Napier Premium Wineries+ Beer tour -5.0 - 5.5 hours
Our pick of the best Maraenui Hotel Deals
Beach Front Motel Napier
Clean, quiet, spacious
Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026
Shoreline Motel
This was a great stay that exceeded all expectation. Room was much bigger than expected with an amazing view of the ocean! All amenities you could need, rooms were cleaned and replenished daily. It’s such a great spot for convenience, close to restaurants, bars, corner shops & bike hire. And if you ...
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
Kennedy Park Resort
everything was good
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Expressotel
Room was clean and tidy, staff were polite and helpful
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
Harbour View Motel on Ahuriri Beach in Napier NZ with sea view suites
Terrific room with amazing views! Also, the location was perfect.
Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026
Swiss-Belhotel Napier
Huge room with a kitchenette. Clean and some of the biggest corridors seen!!. Breakfast was generous and tasty.
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Maraenui
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.
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.
Onekawa
While Onekawa may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Onekawa Aquatic Centre and McLean Park.
Napier South
If you're spending some time in Napier South, McLean Park and National Aquarium of New Zealand are top sights worth seeing.
Pirimai
Pirimai might not have many top sights, but Onekawa Aquatic Centre and McLean Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Hospital Hill
While there might not be top attractions in Hospital Hill, you can explore the larger area and discover places like War Memorial Conference Center and McLean Park.
