Guidebook for Napier
Food Scene
F.G. Smith
9a Ossian StNice coffee & delicious sweet rolls
Restaurant Indonesia
409 Marine ParadeDelicious food & friendly service, cosy, reasonably priced spot for a meal
Personally, I have never been, but it has won many awards and everyone I know who has eaten there raves about it...a bit on the pricy side, but from everything I hear, well worthwhile
20 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pacifica Restaurant
209 Marine ParadePersonally, I have never been, but it has won many awards and everyone I know who has eaten there raves about it...a bit on the pricy side, but from everything I hear, well worthwhile
Great spot for healthy, delicious food. Not a huge shop but they stock specialty food- gluten free, vegetarian etc & it is fresh & tasty.
21 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hapī Clean Kai Co-op
45 Hastings StGreat spot for healthy, delicious food. Not a huge shop but they stock specialty food- gluten free, vegetarian etc & it is fresh & tasty.
Pizza Pazzi will even deliver your pizza to the neighbouring Globe Movie theatre- order at the theatre & they will bring it in time for the movie. There is also "Hatch" a side window to the pizzeria that make great pork belly steam buns along with dumpings etc. Neighbouring Milk & Honey is also good for a sit-down meal. A nice wee spot across from the beach.
Pizza Pazzi
12 Hardinge RoadPizza Pazzi will even deliver your pizza to the neighbouring Globe Movie theatre- order at the theatre & they will bring it in time for the movie. There is also "Hatch" a side window to the pizzeria that make great pork belly steam buns along with dumpings etc. Neighbouring Milk & Honey is also good for a sit-down meal. A nice wee spot across from the beach.
This place is purely here for the stunning views- sit down outside for an evening drink & watch the sun go down. Magic.
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Boardwalk Beach Bar & Bistro
8 Hardinge RdThis place is purely here for the stunning views- sit down outside for an evening drink & watch the sun go down. Magic.
Sightseeing
Great little quiet spot right next to the city- walk or jog the three trails leading up to the lookout, or simply drive up to look at the views across the Bay.
47 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bluff Hill Lookout
50 Lighthouse RdGreat little quiet spot right next to the city- walk or jog the three trails leading up to the lookout, or simply drive up to look at the views across the Bay.
Great for a leisurely wander, or use the bike paths to go for miles. Plenty to see along the way. Particularly good during Art Deco Weekend with picnics, cars, costumes, planes and free night time concerts in The Soundshell.
30 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Marine Parade
Marine ParadeGreat for a leisurely wander, or use the bike paths to go for miles. Plenty to see along the way. Particularly good during Art Deco Weekend with picnics, cars, costumes, planes and free night time concerts in The Soundshell.
Arts & Culture
Explore Napiers Art Deco buildings- i-Site is a good place to start. From here book into an Art Deco Tour to see the town on foot, in a vintage car, or on Vics famous SuperTrike. For those who prefer things a little less formal- Marine Parade is a good place to begin your wander around the Art Deco town built following the 1931 earthquake.
40 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Centro de Información para Visitantes Napier i-SITE
100 Marine ParadeExplore Napiers Art Deco buildings- i-Site is a good place to start. From here book into an Art Deco Tour to see the town on foot, in a vintage car, or on Vics famous SuperTrike. For those who prefer things a little less formal- Marine Parade is a good place to begin your wander around the Art Deco town built following the 1931 earthquake.
One of Hawkes Bays many wineries, this boasts to be the first in New Zealand, dating from 1851. The beautiful seminary building has sweeping views & is not too far from town. Incredibly, this building was moved from a flood prone area to its current site in 1910. A great place to start your wine tour- the Mission has tastings, a fine dining restaurant & if you are here at the right time, the Mission Concert.
102 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mission Estate Winery
198 Church RdOne of Hawkes Bays many wineries, this boasts to be the first in New Zealand, dating from 1851. The beautiful seminary building has sweeping views & is not too far from town. Incredibly, this building was moved from a flood prone area to its current site in 1910. A great place to start your wine tour- the Mission has tastings, a fine dining restaurant & if you are here at the right time, the Mission Concert.
Essentials
Great spot to stock up on nuts, spices, legumes, cheeses & lots of delicious mediterannean goods.
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Vetro Mediterannean Foods
46 Bridge StGreat spot to stock up on nuts, spices, legumes, cheeses & lots of delicious mediterannean goods.
Laundromat for self service or dry cleaning- very close to home, and you can wander around town or to a nearby cafe while you wait.
Taylors Dry Cleaners & Laundromat
2 Browning StLaundromat for self service or dry cleaning- very close to home, and you can wander around town or to a nearby cafe while you wait.
Getting Around
Clive Square East
Clive Square EastNapier Bus Station is by Clive Square, on the corner of Tennyson & Emerson Street.
The nearest public bus stop is a few minutes walk from the house. Use route 15 from the HBRC website to travel to town, Ahuriri, Westshore & Bayview. There is also a dairy here for purchasing any essentials.
Shakespeare Road
Shakespeare RoadThe nearest public bus stop is a few minutes walk from the house. Use route 15 from the HBRC website to travel to town, Ahuriri, Westshore & Bayview. There is also a dairy here for purchasing any essentials.
Entertainment & Activities
Beautiful spot to sit at night, in the spa looking out over the Pacific Ocean. There is a lap pool, various heated pools, a steam room and sauna.
44 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ocean Spa
42 Marine ParadeBeautiful spot to sit at night, in the spa looking out over the Pacific Ocean. There is a lap pool, various heated pools, a steam room and sauna.
If you like to see fish, this is the place to go...swim with the sharks, watch the stingrays glide over your head from the Oceanarium travelator, learn about the rescued penguins & watch them get fed....a nice couple of hours for both kids and adults
87 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
National Aquarium of New Zealand
546 Marine ParadeIf you like to see fish, this is the place to go...swim with the sharks, watch the stingrays glide over your head from the Oceanarium travelator, learn about the rescued penguins & watch them get fed....a nice couple of hours for both kids and adults
An independantly owned, charming theatrette just over the road from the beach. It is tucked away behind Pizza Piazzi & over the bridge from Waghorne Street. The intimate surroundings & comfortable seating turn a trip to the movies into an experience. You can enjoy a wine, bubbly, beer or pizza while you watch. A stroll down the beach and around the quays for another drink or a bite afterwards makes for an easy, relaxing evening.
27 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Globe Theatrette
15 Hardinge RdAn independantly owned, charming theatrette just over the road from the beach. It is tucked away behind Pizza Piazzi & over the bridge from Waghorne Street. The intimate surroundings & comfortable seating turn a trip to the movies into an experience. You can enjoy a wine, bubbly, beer or pizza while you watch. A stroll down the beach and around the quays for another drink or a bite afterwards makes for an easy, relaxing evening.
Parks & Nature
Nice gardens to wander around, from the old cemetary at the top of the hill down to the small creek, and from there it is not very far to walk to town, or back up the hill & across to Ahuriri.
20 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Botanical Gardens
19 Spencer RdNice gardens to wander around, from the old cemetary at the top of the hill down to the small creek, and from there it is not very far to walk to town, or back up the hill & across to Ahuriri.
Wading birds...the estuary is slowly being restored by various conservation groups. There is a walkway and cyclepath around the estuary & over the old road bridge, where you can see various wading birds before they migrate.
Ahuriri Estuary
Wading birds...the estuary is slowly being restored by various conservation groups. There is a walkway and cyclepath around the estuary & over the old road bridge, where you can see various wading birds before they migrate.
Mountain biking & walking trails meander through the redwood forest, or head to the top (By bike, foor or car) for panaramic views across the bay. The road is a little narrow & windy in places, so pays to drive with caution.
217 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Te Mata
Te Mata Peak RoadMountain biking & walking trails meander through the redwood forest, or head to the top (By bike, foor or car) for panaramic views across the bay. The road is a little narrow & windy in places, so pays to drive with caution.