Guidebook for Napier
Food Scene
Fabulously fresh vegetables and outstanding service. A favourite, just as good as a take away. BYO
9 locals recommend
Sri Thai Restaurant
70 Bridge StFabulously fresh vegetables and outstanding service. A favourite, just as good as a take away. BYO
This amazing authentic Italian Restaurant is our favourite restaurant in Napier. Here you can sip on an ice cold Peroni or a velvety smooth, my favourite. Service and hospitality is superb!
6 locals recommend
Trattoria alla Toscana
93 Dickens StThis amazing authentic Italian Restaurant is our favourite restaurant in Napier. Here you can sip on an ice cold Peroni or a velvety smooth, my favourite. Service and hospitality is superb!
F.G. Smith
9a Ossian StGreat coffee and lunch menu with unbelievably fresh local produce.
A great local winery with a rich history of wine making by the Marist Brothers. On a clear day, outdoor lunches on the lawn overlooking Napier are a visitors must when in HB. You can also tour the winery and sample the wines.
102 locals recommend
Mission Estate Winery
198 Church RdA great local winery with a rich history of wine making by the Marist Brothers. On a clear day, outdoor lunches on the lawn overlooking Napier are a visitors must when in HB. You can also tour the winery and sample the wines.
Best coffee and Ya Bon pastries and breads. Daily chiabata bought here.
11 locals recommend
Crazy Good
87 Bridge StBest coffee and Ya Bon pastries and breads. Daily chiabata bought here.
Drinks & Nightlife
In the summer, this is one of the many eateries over looking the Iron Pot harbour. Enjoy the views of the fishing boats while enjoying a cool summer refreshment.
In winter, if you are there early, you might be lucky to enjoy a glass of wine by the fire.
35 locals recommend
The Thirsty Whale Bar & Restaurant
62 W QuayIn the summer, this is one of the many eateries over looking the Iron Pot harbour. Enjoy the views of the fishing boats while enjoying a cool summer refreshment.
In winter, if you are there early, you might be lucky to enjoy a glass of wine by the fire.
Sightseeing
From the Napier Lookout, there is a stunning view over what was the Inner Harbour before the 1931 Earthquake.
The reclaimed land has become the Airport and the area of Westshore. Prior to the Earthquake there was only a spit along the Westshore foreshore.
Take care driving up to the Lookout as the road is rather narrow and winding.
Visit the MTG Museum on Marine Parade and view a movie of Napier Before and After the Quake.
47 locals recommend
Bluff Hill Lookout
50 Lighthouse RdFrom the Napier Lookout, there is a stunning view over what was the Inner Harbour before the 1931 Earthquake.
The reclaimed land has become the Airport and the area of Westshore. Prior to the Earthquake there was only a spit along the Westshore foreshore.
Take care driving up to the Lookout as the road is rather narrow and winding.
Visit the MTG Museum on Marine Parade and view a movie of Napier Before and After the Quake.
From here on a good day, there are spectacular views over Hawkes Bay from the mountains to the sea.
Care needs to be taken driviny to the Lookout as the road is narrow and winding.
217 locals recommend
Te Mata Park
Te Mata Peak RoadFrom here on a good day, there are spectacular views over Hawkes Bay from the mountains to the sea.
Care needs to be taken driviny to the Lookout as the road is narrow and winding.
Tours overland or over the beach can be taken to look at this mainland Gannet Sanctuary.
Beware of the Hawkes Bay Sun!!! Remember your sunblock, hat and cover up shirt.
13 locals recommend
Cape Kidnappers
Tours overland or over the beach can be taken to look at this mainland Gannet Sanctuary.
Beware of the Hawkes Bay Sun!!! Remember your sunblock, hat and cover up shirt.
Arts & Culture
Here is a resident display of early NZ and Hawkes Bay history, including information on Napier pre and post 1931 earthquake.
There are also visiting exhibitions of note.
72 locals recommend
MTG Hawke's Bay
1 Tennyson StHere is a resident display of early NZ and Hawkes Bay history, including information on Napier pre and post 1931 earthquake.
There are also visiting exhibitions of note.
Essentials
Small grocery store handy to Aptm 18 for your day to day requirements.
10 locals recommend
Four Square Ahuriri
4 Ossian StSmall grocery store handy to Aptm 18 for your day to day requirements.
Vetro Mediterannean Foods
46 Bridge StSpecialty foods and wines here. Not to be missed.
Gourmet Direct Limited
17 Mahia StSpecialty Butcher for that special occasion dinner!