Breakfast at Mister D, Napier. © Jo Percival
Ballina Motel Visit website
One of Hawke's Bay's newest luxury motels. 16 self-contained, air-conditioned, spacious, luxury suites in a quiet residential location. Ideally positioned for the discerning tourist and . . . More . . .
Thermal Explorer Highway: Auckland to Napier
How about an epic roadie straight down the North Island to the land where the languid meandering of the mighty Waikato gives way to the hiss of steam in roistering Rotorua? Read the story . . .
Anchorage Motor Lodge Visit website
Enjoy Napier accommodation with beautiful sea and mountain views. We have lift access to 44 well-appointed studio, 1 and 2-bedroom suites, most with large corner spas. . . . More . . .
Classic New Zealand Wine Trail: Napier to Blenheim
What better way to taste your way across islands and through three of New Zealand's major wine-producing regions than on the Classic New Zealand Wine Trail... Read the story . . .
Marineland Motel & Restaurant Visit website
Beachfront location, with an indoor heated swimming pool available all year round. Highly recommended corporate and family accommodation.Marineland Beach front Motel has 23 ground-floor, quiet, . . . More . . .
A road less travelled: on the trail of a hot lamb sandwich
Travelling from Auckland to Wellington via Taumarunui, Napier, Gisborne and Tauranga in search of an old-fashioned Kiwi treat. Read the story . . .
Pania Lodge Motel Visit website
Relax in your spacious self-contained, spotlessly clean unit and are serviced daily. Ground floor units with parking directly outside.All units have cooking facilities, Free WI-FI, . . . More . . .
Loved by the locals: Hawke's Bay
Do what the locals do in the Hawke's Bay. Read the story . . .
What to do in Napier
Must-Do's
Things to do
At The Rocks Motor Lodge Visit website
At The Rocks Motor Lodge is unique and modern featuring deluxe studio, executive suites and family units with local ambience. Overlooking the Ahuriri Wildlife Reserve . . . More . . .
Hawke’s Bay: in search of the good life
Hawke’s Bay isn’t on the way to anywhere. It requires a deliberate choice to discover its delights. Read the story . . .
Bay View Holiday Park & Motels Visit website
Opened in 2008 this complex is set in beautiful, peaceful, park-like grounds surrounded by rural New Zealand. Just 8 kms from Napier CBD, our Holiday . . . More . . .
Hawke's Bay: the finest of wines
There are over 70 vineyards in the Hawke's Bay – about half of which you can visit. Taste the fruits of the vines and their vintners’ zeal and, in many cases, have a bite to eat at the same time. Read the story . . .
Mission Estate Winery Visit website
Mission Estate is New Zealand's oldest winery, with a well-respected reputation as a producer of consistent, high quality wines. The beautiful old seminary building has . . . More . . .
Gisborne to Wellington: sampling the finer things in life
Experience hot pools, beaches, art, culture, heritage and wildife on a road trip from Gisborne to Wellington. Read the story . . .
Fairley Motor Lodge Visit website
Situated at the gateway to Napier, Fairley Motel is located at Westshore Beach.Our property is a 5 to 10 minute walk to more than 16 . . . More . . .
Hawke's Bay: cycle trail tales
Though a multi-day cycling tour has its perils (bike shorts are highly recommended), what it offers in return is a chance to see a popular destination at a more human pace than cars allow. Read the story . . .