Tamatea Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

Art Deco Weekend!! Art Deco Weekend is a celebration of the rebuilding of Napier after the 1931 Hawke's Bay earthquake- it celebrates our beautiful city and it's iconic buildings, memorializes the people of the city during the 1930's and makes for a great weekend! The event is planned extremely well, has an incredible amount of era-appropriate events and a magnificent setting. Everybody dresses up - frocks, heels and accessories, bow ties and suspenders... Add vintage car parades, over 200 different events - it's a great weekend!

Marine Parade

4.5/5(517 reviews)

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.

Marine Parade
National Aquarium of New Zealand which includes marine life

National Aquarium of New Zealand

4/5(127 reviews)

The tanks at this modern aquarium play host to all kinds of underwater life, from cute sea creatures to fearsome marine predators.

National Aquarium of New Zealand
Mission Estate Winery

Mission Estate Winery

4.5/5(131 reviews)

Leave the city behind for a day to experience idyllic countryside surroundings and sip a range of magnificent wines.

Mission Estate Winery
The Sunken Gardens in Napier this was taken on our weekend away in this beautiful city. If you get the chance to visit Napier make sure you do.

Napier Beach

4.5/5(387 reviews)

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Napier Beach during your travels in Awatoto?

Napier Beach
Church Road Winery

Church Road Winery

4.5/5(80 reviews)

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.

Church Road Winery
Bluff Hill Domain Lookout showing general coastal views as well as a couple

Bluff Hill Domain Lookout

4.5/5(135 reviews)

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.

Bluff Hill Domain Lookout

Activities

Napier - Art Deco Capital

Napier E-bike Hire

NZ$105
per adult
Napier E-bike Hire
Napier - Marine Parade

Napier Bike Hire

NZ$55
per adult
Napier Bike Hire
Enjoy the stunning view from Te Mata Peak

Scenic Te Mata Peak Tour by Supertrike

NZ$220
per adult
Scenic Te Mata Peak Tour by Supertrike
Wine tasting at 2 very different Wineries

Shore Excursion: Napier/ Hawke's Bay & Premium Wineries tour

NZ$155
per adult
Shore Excursion: Napier/ Hawke's Bay & Premium Wineries tour
Wine Tour Group

Napier: Afternoon Wine Tasting + visit Silky Oaks Chocolates

NZ$189
per adult
Napier: Afternoon Wine Tasting + visit Silky Oaks Chocolates
Cape Winery Cycle Tour - 6 wineries, self-guided

Cape Winery Cycle Tour - 6 wineries, self-guided

NZ$155
per adult
Cape Winery Cycle Tour - 6 wineries, self-guided
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Our pick of the best Tamatea Hotel Deals

Beach Front Motel Napier

Beach Front Motel Napier

4 out of 5
373 Marine Parade Napier
The price is NZ$160 per night from 31 Mar to 1 Apr
NZ$160
31 Mar - 1 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach motel in Napier. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and private hot tubs. Popular attractions Marine Parade and National Aquarium of New Zealand ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
Good ocean view. Quiet and clean

Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026

Beach Front Motel Napier
Expressotel

Expressotel

3 out of 5
Corner Clive Square and Tennyson Streets Napier
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$147 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
NZ$147
16 Mar - 17 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Napier. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (735 reviews)
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Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026

Expressotel
Harbour View Motel on Ahuriri Beach in Napier NZ with sea view suites

Harbour View Motel on Ahuriri Beach in Napier NZ with sea view suites

3.5 out of 5
60 Nelson Quay Napier
The price is NZ$107 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
NZ$107
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach motel in Napier. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
Ckean, beautiful room and view. Loved it except the pillo were too high and 3/4 of us couldn't sleep well.

Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026

Harbour View Motel on Ahuriri Beach in Napier NZ with sea view suites
The Nautilus Napier

The Nautilus Napier

4 out of 5
387 Marine Parade Napier
The price is NZ$146 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
NZ$146
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa aparthotel in Napier. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,979 reviews)
The balcony doors are accordion and a pain to open and close…other than that a nice hotel.

Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026

The Nautilus Napier
Scenic Hotel Te Pania

Scenic Hotel Te Pania

4 out of 5
45 Marine Parade Napier
The price is NZ$172 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
NZ$172
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Napier. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
Adequate room with all the amenities we needed. Nice to sit in there Ross side bar & have a drink outside across from the ocean.

Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026

Scenic Hotel Te Pania
Bluewater Hotel

Bluewater Hotel

3 out of 5
10 West Quay Napier Napier
The price is NZ$137 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
NZ$137
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Napier. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Popular attractions Pandora Pond and National Tobacco Company Building are located ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (475 reviews)
Great location. Room had a stale smell. Best pillows by far, beds were warm. Extra blankets needed a wash

Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026

Bluewater Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Tamatea

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Pirimai

Pirimai might not have many top sights, but Onekawa Aquatic Centre and McLean Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Pirimai
Vineyards at Mission Estate Winery, Napier, Hawkes Bay Region, North Island, New Zealand

Greenmeadows

While Greenmeadows isn't home to many top sights, Church Road Winery and Mission Estate Winery are some notable places to visit nearby.

Greenmeadows
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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.

Onekawa
Napier port panorama, New Zealand

Pandora

Pandora might not have many top sights, but Pandora Pond and Ahuriri Estuary are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Pandora
Coastal landscape with a road, bridge, and estuary. Cars travel on the road, while the beach and surrounding wetlands are visible. Waitangi Regional Park, Napier, Hawke's Bay, 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.

Marewa
Church Road Winery

Taradale

You'll enjoy the wineries and churches in Taradale. You might want to make time for a stop at Church Road Winery or Pettigrew Green Arena.

Taradale

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