Activities and Attractions in Napier, Hawke's Bay

The city of Napier has a great story to tell, and nowhere else in the world can you hear about a city's rebirth and capture a feeling of what it must have been like to live in the 1930s. Find out about the official Art Deco guided tours.

Nowhere else in New Zealand can you experience such a large and diverse range of aquatic animals and wildlife, both native species and from around the world, than at the National Aquarium of New Zealand in Napier, Hawke's Bay.

Splash Planet is Hawke's Bay's number one family attraction, with an awesome water theme park and fun dry rides too.

This is a unique, fun eco-experience tour that is suitable for all ages and fitness levels, with personalized service and guides who point out the natural and geological wonders of the area. With over 65 years’ experience, Gannet Beach Adventures provides a 4 hour mild adventure, travelling along the majestically rugged coastline from Clifton to Cape Kidnappers.

Hawke's Bay is one of NZ's Leading wine destinations. Take a day or two to sample all there is to offer, with wines from Hawke's Bay river valleys, terraces and hillsides of vineyards.

The historic prison is located on Napier’s Bluff Hill at 55 Coote Rd overlooking the Pacific Ocean and beautiful Centennial Gardens. View the old quarry where the inmates used to work their hard days’ labour to build the walls that would keep them imprisoned. Napier Prison is just a few minutes walk to the town centre and Marine Parade. Parking available onsite. Private bookings available. Call 06 835 9933 for details.

Mohaka Rafting offers guests an unparalleled North Island day trip rafting experience. The stunning Mohaka River gorge has everything from scenic half-day grade 2 raft trips, an awesome grade 3 raft trip, to the best grade 4/5 rafting New Zealand has to offer.

If you’re interested in going for more than just one day, Mohaka Rafting provides multi-days trips as well. 

Thai Chefs was awarded the prestigious Thai select award by the royal Thai government department of export promotions for the highest standard of authentic Thai cuisine. Our highly recommended favourite for anyone who loves Thai food and they can deliver straight to your motel room door ! Ask us for a menu at reception or find one in your compendium in your room.

Arataki Honey is the number one beekeeping business in the Southern Hemisphere, with 20,000 hives across New Zealand. The company, established in 1944, is run in two parts. The Hawke's Bay Division produces and packs honey for the local and export market, provides local pollination services and is the site of the Arataki Honey Visitors Centre. The Rotorua Division specialises in live bee exports, queen bees, packing honey and providing pollination services. Honey is healthy and delicious, and there’s no better place to get yours than Arataki. And if you’re in the neighbourhood come and see us at our Visitor Centre in Hawke’s Bay. Taste some honey, meet the bees, learn how honey is made - it’s a full sensory experience and it’s free! From hive to honey pot, every step of the way, quality and traceability are key to making New Zealand’s finest honeys.

When visiting our complex in Hawke's Bay you can enjoy our gourmet store with our delicious selection of handmade chocolates, Fudges and a great selection of Foodie items. You can also enjoy our cafe and discover the history and wonders of chocolate in our Museum.

Walk down Emerson Street and end up in a perfect little market. Enjoy a freshly roasted coffee, divine treats and all the produce you need for true locavores' meals - vegetables, fruit, meat, eggs, preserves, baked goods and more. Shop local and enjoy some of the best produce from around Hawke’s Bay, available right in the centre of Napier City every Saturday morning. Talk to the growers or makers. See, touch smell and taste fresh local product direct from the source.