A day out in Napier
Napier is in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand. Hopalong knows 6 things to do and 2 places to eat here. Prices are approximate adult prices in NZ$.
Top things to do in Napier
National Aquarium of New Zealand
NZ$25 · Marine Parade · about 90 min
Kiwi, sharks and an oceanarium tunnel.
Art Deco walk
Free · City · about 90 min
Rebuilt in 1930s art deco style after the 1931 earthquake. Guided tours available.
Bluff Hill lookout
Free · Bluff Hill · about 30 min
Views over the port and bay.
Te Mata Peak
Free · Te Mata Peak · about 90 min
Drive or walk up for views over the Heretaunga Plains.
Marine Parade
Free · Marine Parade · about 75 min
Seaside promenade with sunken gardens and the Pania statue.
MTG Hawke's Bay
Free · City · about 60 min
Museum, theatre and gallery.
Free things to do in Napier
- Art Deco walk (City): Rebuilt in 1930s art deco style after the 1931 earthquake. Guided tours available.
- Marine Parade (Marine Parade): Seaside promenade with sunken gardens and the Pania statue.
- MTG Hawke's Bay (City): Museum, theatre and gallery.
- Bluff Hill lookout (Bluff Hill): Views over the port and bay.
- Te Mata Peak (Te Mata Peak): Drive or walk up for views over the Heretaunga Plains.
Where to eat
- Café lunch in the art deco centre (City, around NZ$25): Cafés on Emerson Street.
- Dinner at Ahuriri (Bluff Hill, around NZ$55): Waterfront restaurants by the port.
Step-free and pram-friendly ideas
- Art Deco walk · step-free · pram-friendly
- Marine Parade · step-free · pram-friendly
- National Aquarium of New Zealand · step-free · pram-friendly
- MTG Hawke's Bay · step-free
Access information can change. Check with the venue if access is essential.
Typical weather in Napier
| Month | Low | High | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14°C | 24°C | 6 |
| April | 9°C | 19°C | 8 |
| July | 5°C | 14°C | 9 |
| October | 9°C | 19°C | 8 |
Approximate long-term averages, not a forecast.