Bluff Hill Travel Guide

Napier

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!
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!
Short drive from Napier city or can easily be walked. There is toilets at the top so would be a perfect spot for some free camping!
Eery trip through Napier's prison which had been empty now for over twenty years. You get a portable speaker and can walk around at your own pace. Is a little bit difficult to walk around with a stroller. Also they do one night tour a month which looks very spooky!
Drone view of Napier’s Pier :)

Popular places to visit

Napier Prison

Napier Prison

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Napier Prison during your trip to Napier. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Napier Prison
Bluff Hill Domain Lookout featuring general coastal views as well as a couple

Bluff Hill Domain Lookout

Explore the great outdoors at Bluff Hill Domain Lookout, a lovely green space in Napier. Stroll along the seaside or visit the spas in the area.

Bluff Hill Domain Lookout
Pania of the Reef

Pania of the Reef

You can learn about the history of Napier with a visit to Pania of the Reef. Stroll along the seaside or visit the spas in the area.

Pania of the Reef
National Aquarium of New Zealand showing marine life

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
Napier Beach

Napier Beach

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

Napier Beach

Top hotels in Bluff Hill

Beach Front Motel Napier

Beach Front Motel Napier

4 out of 5
373 Marine Parade Napier
The price is 2.018.691 ₫ per night from 27 Jan to 28 Jan
2.018.691 ₫
2.321.495 ₫ total
27 Jan - 28 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach motel in Napier. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and private hot tubs. Popular attractions Marine Parade and National Aquarium of New Zealand ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,006 reviews)
Check in at adjoining hotel, free easy parking. Obstructed view of beach as across road and large plant out front. Slight issue with loose loo seat but was sorted quickly. So no problems. Spa bath in room with additional shower in separate room. Nice kitchenette with good facilities. Very close to ...

Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026

Beach Front Motel Napier
Kennedy Park Resort

Kennedy Park Resort

2.5 out of 5
11 Storkey St Napier Hawke's Bay
The price is 732.172 ₫ per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
732.172 ₫
1.445.581 ₫ total
25 Jan - 26 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this holiday park in Napier. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (307 reviews)
Excellent facilities. Comfortable rooms and beds

Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026

Kennedy Park Resort
Swiss-Belhotel Napier

Swiss-Belhotel Napier

4 out of 5
36 Munroe Street Napier
The price is 2.445.825 ₫ per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
2.445.825 ₫
2.812.699 ₫ total
1 Feb - 2 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Napier. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (397 reviews)
Comfortable stay

Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026

Swiss-Belhotel Napier
Quest Napier Serviced Apartment

Quest Napier Serviced Apartment

4.5 out of 5
176 Dickens Street Napier
The price is 2.356.217 ₫ per night from 17 Jan to 18 Jan
2.356.217 ₫
2.709.650 ₫ total
17 Jan - 18 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Napier. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (967 reviews)
Clean room. Very good location.

Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025

Quest Napier Serviced Apartment
Shoreline Motel

Shoreline Motel

4.5 out of 5
377 Marine Parade Napier
The price is 2.283.112 ₫ per night from 18 Jan to 19 Jan
2.283.112 ₫
2.625.579 ₫ total
18 Jan - 19 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach motel in Napier. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
Great motel with stunning views. Do be prepared to park on the road as there are not enough parks for all guests.

Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026

Shoreline Motel
Scenic Hotel Te Pania

Scenic Hotel Te Pania

4 out of 5
45 Marine Parade Napier
The price is 2.821.096 ₫ per night from 18 Jan to 19 Jan
2.821.096 ₫
3.244.260 ₫ total
18 Jan - 19 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Napier. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
Nice staff

Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026

Scenic Hotel Te Pania
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Other neighbourhoods around Bluff Hill

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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
National Tobacco Company Building

Ahuriri

While visiting Ahuriri, you might make a stop by sights like National Tobacco Company Building and The Urban Winery.

Ahuriri
Napier showing a lake or waterhole

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
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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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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
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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

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