Vicki’s guidebook
Food scene
As we are situated directly above Napier, there are some great places to walk to for breakfast, brunch, lunch, drinks or dinner. Then you get to walk some of it off coming back up the hill.
Fabulous New York style pizza! Takeaway or dine in, serving beer and wine. Great little court yard out the back
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Vinci's Pizza
29A Hastings StFabulous New York style pizza! Takeaway or dine in, serving beer and wine. Great little court yard out the back
Great to eat out, Asian inspired and well priced, book if going for dinner to avoid disappointment. Tom yum is my favourite!
Origami Napier
Great to eat out, Asian inspired and well priced, book if going for dinner to avoid disappointment. Tom yum is my favourite!
Great spot for dinner if you enjoy seafood, well priced and book if you can as it can be hard to get into. An easy 15min walk (1km).
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Hunger Monger Seafood
129 Marine ParadeGreat spot for dinner if you enjoy seafood, well priced and book if you can as it can be hard to get into. An easy 15min walk (1km).
Perfect spot for a special dinner, just remember to book in advance. A short 15min (1km) walk.
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Central Fire Station Bistro
163 Tennyson StPerfect spot for a special dinner, just remember to book in advance. A short 15min (1km) walk.
You have to have one of the donuts, just the best with a coffee! However brunch, lunch or dinner also recommended.
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Mister D
47 Tennyson StYou have to have one of the donuts, just the best with a coffee! However brunch, lunch or dinner also recommended.
Amazing wine bar with a great selection, that does light meals. Situated on one of the prettiest streets in Napier. Beautiful sitting out on the street on a warm summers night. Just 10min walk (700m) down. Ps you can also buy wine by the bottle, to take home
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Matisse Wine Shop and Bar
12 Herschell StAmazing wine bar with a great selection, that does light meals. Situated on one of the prettiest streets in Napier. Beautiful sitting out on the street on a warm summers night. Just 10min walk (700m) down. Ps you can also buy wine by the bottle, to take home
Hottest cocktail bar in town, very cool wee bar. If lucky enough to get a seat you are in for an experience.
Teresa Cocktail Bar
Hottest cocktail bar in town, very cool wee bar. If lucky enough to get a seat you are in for an experience.
Easy 10min walking distance and fabulous place for a cocktail or drink before dinner. Look for the 'Who Shot the Barman' neon sign, down the alleyway.
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Monica Loves
39 Tennyson StEasy 10min walking distance and fabulous place for a cocktail or drink before dinner. Look for the 'Who Shot the Barman' neon sign, down the alleyway.
Great spot for a coffee, breakfast, brunch or lunch. Jacquie and her team are fabulous. Located in an old villa, on Raffles Street, a 20min walk away
Raffles St Café
72 Raffles StGreat spot for a coffee, breakfast, brunch or lunch. Jacquie and her team are fabulous. Located in an old villa, on Raffles Street, a 20min walk away
For a modern taste of Italy, authentic Italian experience - great service. A 15min walk (1km) down into the city,, from here.
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Trattoria alla Toscana
93 Dickens StFor a modern taste of Italy, authentic Italian experience - great service. A 15min walk (1km) down into the city,, from here.
Café Tennyson + Bistro
28 Tennyson StSuperb coffee and brunch/lunch bistro style
Great coffee and local organic kai (food) Located next door is Chantals Shop is a great little organic grocery store, located conveniently nearby. Also sells cider, beer and wine
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Hapī Clean Kai Co-op
45 Hastings StGreat coffee and local organic kai (food) Located next door is Chantals Shop is a great little organic grocery store, located conveniently nearby. Also sells cider, beer and wine
Situated nearby in Ahuriri, this is a must do for Chardonnay lovers. Discover the golden egg and taste some fabulous local wine. Also known for live music or special food events.
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The Urban Winery
3 Ossian StSituated nearby in Ahuriri, this is a must do for Chardonnay lovers. Discover the golden egg and taste some fabulous local wine. Also known for live music or special food events.
Great shop for all your provisioning - antipasto, cheese, bread, picnic or food supplies, including wine
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Vetro Mediterannean Foods
46 Bridge StGreat shop for all your provisioning - antipasto, cheese, bread, picnic or food supplies, including wine
Chantal Shop
45 Hastings StLocal organic supermarket, a short walk down the hill
Casa Ahuriri
A delightful new Italian restaurant located in the vibrant Napier port area.
Sightseeing
Must do recommendations
The museum is worth a visit, free of charge and great way to learn about the 1931 earthquake and how Napier's Art Deco heritage has come about.
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MTG Hawke's Bay
1 Tennyson StThe museum is worth a visit, free of charge and great way to learn about the 1931 earthquake and how Napier's Art Deco heritage has come about.
Located at the Museum is also Century Theatre, great spot for a movie and often host Movie festivals.
Century Cinema & Museum
65 Marine ParadeLocated at the Museum is also Century Theatre, great spot for a movie and often host Movie festivals.
A short walk down the hill and you will find the Napier visitor centre. Great staff to talk to, if wanting to know more about things to do while staying in Hawke's Bay
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Centro informazioni per i visitatori di Napier i-SITE
100 Marine ParadeA short walk down the hill and you will find the Napier visitor centre. Great staff to talk to, if wanting to know more about things to do while staying in Hawke's Bay
One of the 23 Nga Haerenga New Zealand Cycle Trail Great Rides. Best way to discover Hawke's Bay, its cafes, wineries, pubs and attractions. Explore over several days, see website for options and cycle around the 200km trails, mostly off-road. Plenty of bike hire/tour options available to suit your needs.
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Hawke's Bay Trails
159 Dalton StOne of the 23 Nga Haerenga New Zealand Cycle Trail Great Rides. Best way to discover Hawke's Bay, its cafes, wineries, pubs and attractions. Explore over several days, see website for options and cycle around the 200km trails, mostly off-road. Plenty of bike hire/tour options available to suit your needs.
Short 10min walk down to this fun bike hire shop, situated right on Hawke's Bay Trails.
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FishBike
26 Marine ParadeShort 10min walk down to this fun bike hire shop, situated right on Hawke's Bay Trails.
Perfect to wander down to on a Saturday morning, take a bag and get some local producer. Recommend the pastries from Yeast Baking, to go with a local coffee of
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Napier Urban Farmers' Market
Clive Square EastPerfect to wander down to on a Saturday morning, take a bag and get some local producer. Recommend the pastries from Yeast Baking, to go with a local coffee of
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Located at the Hastings Showgrounds, this is the oldest and largest Farmers Market. Plenty of local produce, food, wine and food trucks. Take your bag or two to experience the taste of Hawke's Bay
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Hawkes Bay Farmers Market
Kenilworth RoadLocated at the Hastings Showgrounds, this is the oldest and largest Farmers Market. Plenty of local produce, food, wine and food trucks. Take your bag or two to experience the taste of Hawke's Bay
From Onslow Point you look out to Cape Kidnappers, at the end of this landmark is a Gannet colony. When the birds are nesting is a fabulous time to book a tour.
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Gannet Safaris Overland Ltd
396 Clifton RdFrom Onslow Point you look out to Cape Kidnappers, at the end of this landmark is a Gannet colony. When the birds are nesting is a fabulous time to book a tour.
Well worth a visit to learn more about the wonderful lives of bees from this great local business. You get to try or buy honey products.
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Arataki Honey Visitor Centre
66 Arataki RdWell worth a visit to learn more about the wonderful lives of bees from this great local business. You get to try or buy honey products.
Looking for some relaxation or healing treatments then this is located in Napier CBD. Ring to book for massage or treatments. Also home of Corbin Road.
Urban Wellness Space
Looking for some relaxation or healing treatments then this is located in Napier CBD. Ring to book for massage or treatments. Also home of Corbin Road.
Great shop and they offer Art Deco Walking Tours. A great way to learn about our history and architecture. If walking not your thing then check out their Art Deco Car Tours.
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Shop at the Art Deco Centre
7 Tennyson StGreat shop and they offer Art Deco Walking Tours. A great way to learn about our history and architecture. If walking not your thing then check out their Art Deco Car Tours.
Smith & Sheth
2 the Courtyard VillageA World-class wine tasting experience, cellar door of the year in 2022
Cycle services
If you've bought your bikes but need tubes, lube or repairs you can walk down the ramp/steps to see Eddie. Check his opening hours and ring ahead if your bike needs work, to see if he can help.
Fast Eddie's Cycle Repairs
26 Marine ParadeIf you've bought your bikes but need tubes, lube or repairs you can walk down the ramp/steps to see Eddie. Check his opening hours and ring ahead if your bike needs work, to see if he can help.