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Napier Prison

Situated on Napier’s Bluff Hill, the Napier Prison, formerly a place where convicts were imprisoned, also used to be an orphanage, a psychiatric unit, and finally, is used as a historic facility. The eerie past incidents and the mysterious surroundings will undoubtedly give you the chills. Many stories of the place being haunted have been heard, adding to the eeriness. Being a place of great historical significance, Napier Prison draws people in throughout the year and has employed different types of tours, which include day tours, night tours, as well as guided tours. Visitors are free to choose the tour they prefer according to their convenience. Besides, this penal complex also welcomes several schools to come and get a deeper insight into the fascinating prison, which still seems to have some of its former life left in it. Read More

The Napier Reading Cinemas has four wall-to-wall cinema screens with the highest quality digital sound. The audio is crystal clear and worth your time and money spent there. You really can feel the difference at Napier Reading Cinema. Immerse yourself in the magic of films! They offer value tickets which are very advantageous to start with. Located at 154 Station Street, Napier, this hall is probably the best in the entire area of Napier. This four-screen theater is the place you want to be. The theatres are spotless and maintained well. The seats are very comfy and elevated at a good angle. There is a lot of leg room available for the convenience of taller people. They run movies at a cost as low as $10. Read More

Located on Marine Parade, the National Aquarium of New Zealand in Napier boasts a rich and diverse collection of freshwater, saltwater and land exhibits from around the world. Previously known as the Napier Aquarium, this attraction offers a wide variety of aquatic and semi-aquatic species like seahorses, Penguins, Kiwi, Tuatara, Piranha, Turtles, Eels, Sharks and Reef Fish, among others, to explore and witness in person. Originally built upon the idea of a public aquarium filled with unusual local and tropical fish species, the National Aquarium of New Zealand started in 1957. It was later shifted to its present-day location in Napier in 1976. With its array of exhibits like the Asian Tropical, Dinosaur Fossils, Water Dragons, Kiwi Enclosure, Oceanarium and the most visited of all, the Penguin Cove exhibit, the Aquarium attracts a lot of visitors and hosts several activities on its premises. There is a Fish Bowl Café here where you can relax and grab a bite or if you want to buy a souvenir, the Treasure Chest Gift Shop is the place to go. The Aquarium also has provisions for ‘Close Encounters’ where you can get close to the Penguins here and watch the animals being fed in their exhibits during their feeding hours. Read More

Rich in historical and cultural significance, the breathtaking Otatara Pa, perched on a commanding elevated site to the south of the tranquil Taradale, receives visitors all year round. Offering excellent views of the surrounding areas, including Napier, the glorious Cape Kidnappers, and, on a clear day, even Mount Ruapehu, Otatara Pa is one of the most prized destinations in New Zealand, and rightly so. This revered Pa (Maori Settlement) is one of the most ancient sites formerly inhabited by the Maori in Hawke’s Bay and is home to an Upper Pa, known as Hikurangi, and a lower pa, which is referred to as Otatara. Even though Otatara Pa is devoid of any residents at present, tourists throng this place to take a look at what remains of the dwelling sites, the terraces, the strategically built food storage pits, and the clusters of architectural remnants, which gives them a deeper insight into the living communities that Otatara Pa used to be in the previous years. This beautiful site is also of great archaeological importance because it has retained its cultural heritage over several centuries. Read More

Pania of the Reef on Marine Parade, Napier is a bronze statue of the Māori mythical figure Pania, whose love story continues to charm the locals and tourists here even today. This statue was put up in the year 1954 by the Thirty Thousand Club after Vic Wallis and Horace Cottrell, two of the club’s senior members, heard the story of Pania and came up with the idea to build the statue. In a story lined with mythical creatures and romance drama, the Māori legend of Pania breathes today in the form of a bronze statue in Napier, New Zealand. The figure of 'Pania of the Reef' first came as an idea to Vic Wallis and Horace Cottrell of the Thirty Thousand Club after they heard it from the first Bishop of Aotearoa while he was visiting Napier. With the base in a limestone setting, the face of the statue was chosen from amongst six girls from the Hukarere Māori Girls' College, and it was fifteen-year-old Mei Robin who got the privilege to be Pania's face for the statue.Located on 56 Marine Parade, Napier, New Zealand, this attraction is one of the most famous in the city and is believed to have kept alive the heartbreaking story of the beautiful Pania. Even today, the fishers there believe she lies beneath the reef where she can be seen at times of low tides. Read More

A spectacle amidst the lowlands of Napier, Shine falls is a majestic waterfall in Hawke’s Bay at 58 metres. It is considered the tallest waterfall in the region, and the hike leading to it attracts tourists as the views along the trail are vibrant and beautiful. Located in the Boundary Stream Reserve, the walk takes about 45 minutes to an hour to reach the waterfall, making way through the forest, the stream and bridges. On getting to the falls, the calm and quiet surroundings give out soothing air, and the sight of the falls relaxes the stress of the hike. Hosting a short adventure hike and memorable pictures at 58 metres, the Shine Falls in Hawkes Bay takes pride as the tallest waterfall in the region. It is a spectacular sight to see with water flowing down the side of the cliff and fanning out over the cuts of the cliff rock, giving the waterfall a fascinating horsetail shape. Read More

A place home to mesmerizing panoramic views, fresh, cool breeze and lush greenery, the dignified Te Mata Peak rises to a whopping four hundred meters above sea level. It is situated to the west of the plains of the beauteous Heretaunga. Te Mata is ideal for fitness enthusiasts since its natural trails are perfect for mountain biking and hiking. Even though it is quite a task to climb up to the top of this peak, the breathtaking view makes it worth the work! The trails cut through green forests and run past limestone valleys, with an exceedingly beautiful view awaiting you at every turn. The extraordinary formations formed from Waipapa Limestone are said to date back to at least three million years. The suburbs of Hastings are built along the slopes of Te Mata Peak. Being the highest peak of Hawke’s Bay, the glorious hill acts as a popular lookout on days with a clear sky, offering brilliant views of Napier, Mahia Peninsula, the volcanic Mount Ruapehu, and the Heretaunga plains. Read More

A family beach with golden sand coast, stunning views, and magnificent waves almost all months a year, Waipatiki Beach Holiday Park is a great tourist attraction for anyone visiting the town of Napier. The beach is located 35 km away from the city and 29 km away from the airport. It is an easy drive through the Waipatiki road. The beach offers a wide range of outdoor recreation like swimming, surfing, fishing, picnicking, and diving. You will find a redwood forest along with it with Nikau palms and kahikatea trees. There are also walking trails alongside lush green bushes and along the coasts with waves crashing against the rocks. You may also book the beach for a private occasion like a wedding or bring school students for a trip with a prior appointment with the authorities. Read More

Rotorua is a popular hub for outdoor activities. Most notably, the thermal activity makes it rank among the top tourist destinations of New Zealand. The thermal springs of Rotorua make it an overwhelming and relaxing vacation for tourists. There are plenty of spots in and near Rotorua to enjoy mud pools and thermal hot springs. You don’t need to wander far away to experience the geothermal wonders of Rotorua. You can easily find bubbling mud pools and hissing geysers around the city. A few of them are even free to visit! You can find Kerosene Creek and Hells Gate outside the main town of Rotorua. Visiting the natural hot springs in and around Rotorua is a favourite pastime for visitors. As autumn approaches and the days get shorter, the weather gets cooler. Yet, in Rotorua, this is never a deterrent to stepping out. The secluded geothermal pools promise warmth and relaxation. Read More

Napier houses one of the oldest wineries in New Zealand, i.e. the Mission Estate. This winery was founded in the years 1858 by French-Catholic Missionaries. You can find vineyards scattered across Taradale’s landscape. Silt and river gravel from the terraces and hills offer fertile soil, allowing the penetration of vineyards further inland into the sheltered and picturesque valley of Dartmoor. Exposure to the sea breeze and shelter from surrounding hills helps vineyards thrive in an ideal combination in Bay View, north of Napier. With its vineyards and wineries, we can say that Napier is an ideal destination for scintillating wine tours. Just an hour’s drive from Napier, Hawke’s Bay is the oldest winemaking region in New Zealand. It is home to wine establishments, some of which have been in business for over 140 years. So when in Napier, you can take wine tours to Hawke’s Bay and try the high-quality Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, sweet dessert wines, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc and Syrah. So why not grab a wine map or book a tour and pamper yourself with a few too many glasses of wine with cheese! Read More