Napier South Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Napier South
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.
Napier Soundshell
Napier Soundshell is just one of the places to see in Napier, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or experience its acclaimed art galleries.
MTG Hawke's Bay Museum
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at MTG Hawke's Bay Museum during your travels in Napier. Visit the area's spas or amble around its beautiful beaches.
Faraday Centre
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Faraday Centre in Napier. Visit the area's spas or amble around its beautiful beaches.
Mission Estate Winery
Leave the city behind for a day to experience idyllic countryside surroundings and sip a range of magnificent wines.
Activities
Shore Excursion: Napier/ Hawke's Bay & Premium Wineries tour
Napier: Afternoon Wine Tasting + visit Silky Oaks Chocolates
Cape Winery Cycle Tour - 6 wineries, self-guided
Our pick of the best Napier South Hotel Deals
Beach Front Motel Napier
After a long & arduous 10.30hr day the last thing we wanted was problems checking in. The office closed at 7 not 9 as indicated on the website information, but when we finally contacted them everything was fine. The property needs to update their operating hours. As they only work 9-7. The laundry ...
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
Expressotel
Super lovely and affordable with how close it is to town
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Swiss-Belhotel Napier
Clean and comfortable, breakfast was excellent. Would definitely stay there again.
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Scenic Hotel Te Pania
Great stay
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
The Nautilus Napier
Nice private balcony opp sea.
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
Shoreline Motel
Great quality privacy and comfortable
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Napier South
Marewa
Marewa might not have many top sights, but National Aquarium of New Zealand 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.
Bluff Hill
While visiting Bluff Hill, you might make a stop by sights like Napier Prison and Bluff Hill Domain Lookout.
Maraenui
While Maraenui isn't home to many top sights, National Aquarium of New Zealand and Onekawa Aquatic Centre 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 National Aquarium of New Zealand and McLean Park.
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 National Aquarium of New Zealand.
