Ahuriri Travel Guide

Napier

National Tobacco Company Building
National Tobacco Company Building
National Tobacco Company Building
National Tobacco Company Building
The original port of Napier was located in the area of Ahuriri, just beyond the buildings visible on the right of this photo., and was known as the Iron Pot port. This port area has now been superseded by the Breakwater Port, and Ahuriri is home to mainly pleasure boats and inshore fishing vessels, and the old warehouses and stores are now home to restaurants, bars, cafe's, offices and apartments. It was very peaceful this morning standing watching the stars fade and the sun rise, and people arriving to take their boats out for the day. The constellation of Orion is visible in this photo in the centre of the sky.

Popular places to visit

National Tobacco Company Building

National Tobacco Company Building

You can learn about the history of Napier when you stop by National Tobacco Company Building. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the spas in the area.

National Tobacco Company Building
Art Deco Weekend!! Art Deco Weekend is a celebration of the rebuilding of Napier after the 1931 Hawke's Bay earthquake- it celebrates our beautiful city and it's iconic buildings, memorializes the people of the city during the 1930's and makes for a great weekend! The event is planned extremely well, has an incredible amount of era-appropriate events and a magnificent setting. Everybody dresses up - frocks, heels and accessories, bow ties and suspenders... Add vintage car parades, over 200 different events - it's a great weekend!

Marine Parade

After visiting Marine Parade, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Napier. Amble around this relaxing area's seaside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Marine Parade
Mission Estate Winery

Mission Estate Winery

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Mission Estate Winery during your travels to Napier. Discover the acclaimed art galleries and spas in this walkable area.

Mission Estate Winery
National Aquarium of New Zealand featuring marine life

National Aquarium of New Zealand

Take the family to visit the sea life at National Aquarium of New Zealand during your trip to Napier. Visit the area's spas or amble around its beautiful beaches.

National Aquarium of New Zealand
Church Road Winery

Church Road Winery

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Church Road Winery during your travels to Napier. Wander through the seaside and beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area.

Church Road Winery
The Sunken Gardens in Napier this was taken on our weekend away in this beautiful city. If you get the chance to visit Napier make sure you do.

Napier Beach

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Napier Beach during your travels in Awatoto?

Napier Beach

Top hotels in Ahuriri

Harbour View Motel on Ahuriri Beach in Napier NZ with sea view suites

Harbour View Motel on Ahuriri Beach in Napier NZ with sea view suites

3.5 out of 5
60 Nelson Quay Napier
Stay at this beach motel in Napier. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,007 reviews)
Staff were great

Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

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Harbour View Motel on Ahuriri Beach in Napier NZ with sea view suites
Bluewater Hotel

Bluewater Hotel

3 out of 5
10 West Quay Napier Napier
The price is 2.249.066 ₫ per night from 13 Mar to 14 Mar
2.249.066 ₫
2.586.426 ₫ total
13 Mar - 14 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Napier. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Popular attractions Pandora Pond and National Tobacco Company Building are located ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (473 reviews)
Yes the room was clean. Staff were helpful.

Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026

Bluewater Hotel
Navigate Seaside Hotel

Navigate Seaside Hotel

4 out of 5
50 Waghorne Street Napier
The price is 2.906.402 ₫ per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
2.906.402 ₫
3.342.362 ₫ total
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Napier. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (901 reviews)
Beautiful stay all round. Rooms, Staff & views amazing. The Broadwalk restaurant across the road had the best meals in NZ.

Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026

Navigate Seaside Hotel
Anchorage Motor Lodge

Anchorage Motor Lodge

4 out of 5
26 West Quay Napier
The price is 1.999.224 ₫ per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
1.999.224 ₫
2.299.108 ₫ total
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Napier. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Popular attractions National Tobacco Company Building and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (304 reviews)
Great location. Clean with a friendly staff. Speedy checkin but we couldn’t get the AC to work. Nobody at the front desk to ask. Wasn’t a big deal except for opening the windows meant lots of traffic noice

Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026

Anchorage Motor Lodge
The Crown Hotel Napier

The Crown Hotel Napier

4.5 out of 5
Cnr Bridge Street and Hardinge Road Napier
The price is 3.259.516 ₫ per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
3.259.516 ₫
3.748.443 ₫ total
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Napier. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (885 reviews)
View was great!

Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026

The Crown Hotel Napier
East Pier Hotel

East Pier Hotel

3.5 out of 5
50 Nelson Quay, Ahuriri Napier
The price is 4.142.301 ₫ per night from 2 Mar to 3 Mar
4.142.301 ₫
4.763.646 ₫ total
2 Mar - 3 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Napier. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (284 reviews)
Outstsmding room and view,can not fault

Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026

East Pier Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Ahuriri

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Hospital Hill

While there might not be top attractions in Hospital Hill, you can explore the larger area and discover places like War Memorial Conference Center and McLean Park.

Hospital Hill
Long crashing waves on to the steep stoney beach of Napier

Westshore

4/5(2 area reviews)

Beaches, spas and seafood restaurants highlight some of the notable features of Westshore. Make a stop by Westshore Beach while you're exploring.

Westshore
Art Deco Weekend!! Art Deco Weekend is a celebration of the rebuilding of Napier after the 1931 Hawke's Bay earthquake- it celebrates our beautiful city and it's iconic buildings, memorializes the people of the city during the 1930's and makes for a great weekend! The event is planned extremely well, has an incredible amount of era-appropriate events and a magnificent setting. Everybody dresses up - frocks, heels and accessories, bow ties and suspenders... Add vintage car parades, over 200 different events - it's a great weekend!

Bluff Hill

While visiting Bluff Hill, you might make a stop by sights like Bluff Hill Domain Lookout and Napier Beach.

Bluff Hill
Napier port panorama, New Zealand

Pandora

Pandora might not have many top sights, but Ahuriri Estuary and National Tobacco Company Building are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Pandora
Dawn rises over the city of Napier, with St Paul's Cathedral to the left of shot

Napier South

If you're spending some time in Napier South, McLean Park and National Aquarium of New Zealand are top sights worth seeing.

Napier South
Coastal landscape with a road, bridge, and estuary. Cars travel on the road, while the beach and surrounding wetlands are visible. Waitangi Regional Park, Napier, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand

Marewa

Marewa might not have many top sights, but McLean Park and National Aquarium of New Zealand are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Marewa

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