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10 Free things to do in Napier, New Zealand

Dated: May 11, 2020

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View from grassy hill of town and sea
View over Ahuriri from Bluff hill

Napier is not often considered one of the must-see destinations on a trip to New Zealand.

Located on the central east coast of the North Island, it is usually skipped in favour of Taupō, Tongariro and Taranaki.

But Napier is actually a lovely coastal town with a unique style where you can relax for a while and take a breath between the long hikes and adrenaline-fueled adventures of the more popular destinations.

That’s not to say that you won’t see any tourists there, though; Napier is a regular stopping point for cruise ships. If a ship is docked at the port, expect to see lots of shuttle buses in town and signs outside cafes welcoming the new arrivals.

This means that, if you’re not visiting on a cruise, you have the unusual benefit of being in a town that is completely set up to cater for tourists, but is only busy on certain days.

We visited Napier for a few weeks over Christmas and New Year and loved it.

There are plenty of things to do for free in the area, and we even managed to land a house-sitting gig through Trusted Housesitters. This meant that we were able to stay in a lovely house for free in exchange for pet care for a gorgeous dog and cat.

Here are 10 free experiences to enjoy on your visit to Napier:

1: Take an Art Deco tour

In February 1931, a huge earthquake measuring a magnitude of 7.8 on the Richter scale decimated the town of Napier.

The whole town was flattened, as well as some other areas of Hawke’s Bay.

Not only that, but a significant amount of land that had been below the sea was now above the surface.

After this huge event, Napier was reborn in the beautiful Art Deco style of the 1930s.

If you take a wander around the town today, you can’t fail to notice the architecture, statues and images which give Napier its title of “Art Deco Capital of the World”.

Dotted around the town centre, you will find a number of information boards, which tell of the earthquake and the Art Deco style.

If you’d like more information after you’ve read the free information boards, there is a self-guided tour with a booklet or an app for NZD$10, or a guided tour from NZD$24 – $26 with the Art Deco Trust.

And if you happen to be visiting in February, be sure to check out the Art Deco Festival!

2: Wander along Marine Parade

Blue water fountain
Tom Parker fountain on Marine Parade

Marine Parade, as you may expect, is the stretch of land running parallel to the pebble beach.

On a sunny day, it’s lovely to take a stroll along here and just take in your surroundings.

A beautiful blue fountain overlooks the sea, alongside the pretty gardens leading to the Art Deco Soundshell stage and Veronica Sun Bay.

There are also outdoor heated swimming pools on Marine Parade, but entry will cost you NZD$10.70.

3: Get cultured at the MTG Museum

MTG Hawke’s Bay museum is located on the corner of Marine Parade and Tennyson Street.

It is a museum, theatre and gallery, which is free to enter and holds many treasures from the Hawke’s Bay region.

Learn about the history and culture of Napier and check out some of their amazing artefacts.

4: Climb Bluff Hill

Cargo ship in port
Napier Port and Hawke’s Bay

Between Napier town centre and the area of Ahuriri is Bluff Hill, which overlooks the town’s port.

You can either drive to the top or walk up there yourself and admire the view, watching the ships being loaded or unloaded.

We were staying on the Ahuriri side of the hill, so we started walking from our accommodation; but you can also climb from the Napier side, too.

From Napier town centre, the route starts opposite the outdoor pools on Marine Parade with the Seaview Terrace steps.

From here, you will need to find your way through many different streets before coming out at the top. The Napier City Council website provides detailed instructions to prevent you from getting lost.

No matter which side of the hill you start the climb from, it is a pretty steep uphill walk, but it doesn’t take too long. And you can always drive if you don’t fancy the climb.

The view over Hawke’s Bay from the lookout is pretty spectacular!

5: Go for a bike ride

There are plenty of cycle routes in Napier and the neighbouring town of Hastings, as well as some off-road mountain biking opportunities in the surrounding areas.

You can get to Hastings and back, as well as around both towns and out to some wineries.

If you have a bike of your own then this activity is, of course, free!

But if you need to rent a bike, there are plenty of rental companies in both Napier and Hastings.

6: Walk to Ahuriri

Black sand beach and cloudy sky
Black sand beach at Ahuriri

As I mentioned earlier, Ahuriri is an area of Napier located on the other side of the port and Bluff Hill to the town centre.

If you continue north from Marine Parade, you’ll find yourself walking past the port, before coming out at a small beach and residential area.

Keep walking along the promenade on the seafront for some beautiful views of the other side of Hawke’s Bay.

There is a children’s playground and an adult gym area, which might make you feel like a kid again with its monkey bars and climbing wall!

There is also another beach here, which is much safer for swimming than the main beach at Marine Parade.

Head inland a little way and you’ll find some lovely coffee shops. Our hosts recommended one called Crazy Good, and I can confirm that the coffee there is excellent!

7: Browse the Urban Farmers’ Market

Napier’s Urban Farmers’ Market is located on Emerson Street in the town centre.

Its focus is on fresh produce from Hawke’s Bay and this is where the locals shop.

You can find the market open every Saturday morning from 9am.

And, if you want more, head over to Hastings for the full-size Hawke’s Bay Farmers’ Market every Sunday morning from 8.30am at the A & P Showgrounds.

8: Bring in the New Year with fireworks

As I mentioned earlier, we were in Napier for New Year, so we couldn’t miss out on the free fireworks display at midnight!

On New Year’s Eve, we walked from Ahuriri to Marine Parade with a couple of friends. We lay on the beach while the year changed and the sky exploded above us.

We then had a couple of drinks in a nearby bar (drinking on the beach is not allowed) before heading back to take care of the pets.

9: Hike Te Mata Peak

View of mountain ridge to sea
The view from the summit of Te Mata Peak

Te Mata Peak is a 30 minute drive south of Napier, but it has the best view in Hawke’s Bay. It’s well worth the trip!

The whole of Te Mata Park is a great place for hikers and bikers, with many different routes to accomplish.

We decided to hike the Giant Circuit Track to the summit, which you can read about here.

Again, if you’re not feeling up to the hike, you can drive to the summit. Just don’t miss out on that view!

10: Feel tiny in the Redwood Forest

We’re staying in Te Mata Park for this, because in the valley is a forest of giant Redwood trees.

Park in the lower car park for a map of all the tracks and trails, including the Big Redwoods Track.

The hike is 2.7km long and takes about an hour. You’ll go past a fantastic lookout over the Heretaunga Plains, and you’ll wander through the giant trees before heading back through lovely native bush.

To see the redwoods and climb to the summit of Te Mata Peak, take the Giant Circuit route. It includes both on its 5.4km loop.

Tall redwood trees
The Big Redwoods. Spot the person for scale!

Taking a break in Napier over the holiday season was definitely a great decision for us.

We knew so little about it before we visited, but we fell in love with its beautiful buildings and laid-back attitude.

It’s also a pretty good place to spend some time if you’re on a budget; you don’t need to spend much money to have a good time!

Do you think I missed anything in this list? Are you planning a trip to Napier? Let me know in the comments! πŸ™‚

Want more like this? Check out these articles:

  • Te Mata Peak: a great way to see Hawke’s Bay
  • Your guide to the Tongariro Alpine Crossing
  • Lake Taupō’s impressive Māori rock carving

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  1. Lora says

    14/05/2020 at 1:28 am

    Napier looks beautiful! I studied abroad in New Zealand but never got the chance to visit here!

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      14/05/2020 at 10:25 am

      I almost missed it too! But I’m so glad I made it there πŸ™‚ I’m sure you got to see a lot of New Zealand’s incredible beauty though!

      Reply
  2. Kaisa says

    13/05/2020 at 12:16 am

    Oh New Zealand has been on my bucket list for too long! This post made me wanna go there even more!

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      13/05/2020 at 10:09 am

      You should definitely go! I hope to get back there again one day too πŸ™‚

      Reply
  3. Jen says

    12/05/2020 at 9:57 am

    These all look so fun! I can’t wait to travel to New Zealand someday 😁

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      12/05/2020 at 10:22 am

      I hope that day is not too far in the future! It’s wonderful πŸ™‚

      Reply
  4. Tina says

    11/05/2020 at 6:57 pm

    Great tips, looks so nice in Napier! I would especially love to hike the Te Mata Peak πŸ™‚

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      12/05/2020 at 10:21 am

      That hike is amazing! And the views are wonderful πŸ™‚

      Reply
  5. Lekha C says

    11/05/2020 at 3:07 pm

    Great suggestions! Would love to visit New Zealand one day..

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      11/05/2020 at 6:15 pm

      Thank you! I really hope you get to travel there one day πŸ™‚

      Reply
  6. Charlie says

    11/05/2020 at 1:41 pm

    Wow, Napier looks so lovely. Would love to visit one day! Fantastic post πŸ™‚

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      11/05/2020 at 2:12 pm

      Thanks Charlie πŸ™‚ it really is a lovely place and I hope you get to visit it one day.

      Reply
  7. Elle says

    11/05/2020 at 1:31 pm

    I love that before reading this I had never heard of Napier but now it is a place I must go. New zealand has been on my bucket list for a while but I have never done much research, thank you for this guide πŸ˜€

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      11/05/2020 at 2:11 pm

      Thanks Elle! I truly hope that your bucket list dream becomes a reality some day soon. New Zealand is wonderful!

      Reply
  8. Menty says

    11/05/2020 at 12:45 pm

    wow, the nature is wonderful! I would love to try a hike on Te Mata for sure

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      11/05/2020 at 2:10 pm

      I highly recommend it if you’re ever in the area!

      Reply
  9. Cecilie says

    11/05/2020 at 12:37 pm

    I love this post, like you say Napier is often skipped for Taupo and Tongariro. We only stayed one night in Napier on our last trip but it was definitely worth a visit. There are so many wineries and Te Mata Peak is just beautiful!

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      11/05/2020 at 2:10 pm

      Te Mata Peak was definitely a highlight for me! I’m glad you got to see Napier, even if it was just a brief visit. πŸ™‚

      Reply
  10. Cass says

    11/05/2020 at 12:08 pm

    Brilliant post. Just got to NZ so great to see this.

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      11/05/2020 at 2:08 pm

      Thanks Cass! I’m a little jealous that you just got to New Zealand, I miss it dearly. Enjoy your time there!

      Reply

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But on the flip side of that is one of the hardest parts: saying goodbye.
It's amazing that you can form such strong connections in such short spaces of time, but the goodbyes really do hurt. Whether you've known each other for days, weeks or months.
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I would never give up those goodbyes. Because if I did, it would mean I'd never have formed those bonds in the first place. 
(Or we'd all just stay together forever, which could end up being a bit impractical πŸ˜‚)
What do you think about this? Had you considered it as a part of long term travel?
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Day 244: Leave room for a little spontaneity 😎 Day 244: Leave room for a little spontaneity 😎
I had a totally unplanned weekend, which ended up being quite busy and very enjoyable!
If you've seen my stories you'll know that I've been to two coastal areas in Dorset in the past two days and taken advantage of this glorious weather we're having. 🌞
Which got me thinking about spontaneity.
One of the reasons I don't plan my travels down to the day or week is because I like opportunities to present themselves to me.
If everything is planned in advance, then there's no room for unexpected trips, invitations to join someone else's adventure, or chances to stumble upon a hidden gem. 
So, if you're a meticulous planner then, by all means, plan as much as you need to. But maybe factor in a couple of days in each place for spontaneity.
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Day 243: Take a test trip! If you're feeling nerv Day 243: Take a test trip!
If you're feeling nervous about going travelling, whether you're going solo or with a companion, have you thought about taking a test trip in your home country?
Pick a town you've never visited before, preferably in a region you've never visited before and see if you can find a similar style of accommodation that you'll be staying in on your long-term travel adventure.
You may not have to worry about cultural differences or language barriers but it will give you a chance to get a feel for the travel lifestyle.
What do you think? Would you do this? Have you done this? Let me know in the comments!
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Day 242: Weekend planning or weekend resting? Are Day 242: Weekend planning or weekend resting?
Are you taking this weekend to get ahead on your travel plans? 
Or are you taking the weekend off to rest or have fun?
If you're planning on planning, then make a concise to-do list and tick those tasks off one by one. Don't overthink it!
If you're planning on taking the weekend off, make sure you don't waste your time by thinking "I should be doing X". Make the decision now that you're going to rest and stick to it without making yourself feel guilty.
So what are your plans this weekend?
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Day 241: Travel Plan The Easy Way!! ✈️ Have y Day 241: Travel Plan The Easy Way!! ✈️
Have you watched this awesome free training yet??
I created this video training for you to help you get your head around everything you need to do before you start travelling.
I absolutely LOVED creating this for you and I can't wait to hear what you think of it. 🀍
Also, I forgot to mention in this live video that there is also a free companion guide that goes along with the training so that you can refer back to any part at any time!
To get your hands on the guide AND the training, just tap the link in my bio and select Travel Plan The Easy Way! 
(You'll also get to join my email list so you get EVEN MORE travel planning wisdom every week!)
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Day 240: Your travel research covered βœ… I don't Day 240: Your travel research covered βœ…
I don't know about you, but when I first started travel planning I didn't know where to start.
I knew I had to do some research, but I didn't really know what research I needed to do.
In today's video I'm breaking it down for you, starting from when you're not even sure where you're travelling to, and covering all the essentials.
Was this helpful for you? Have you been feeling overwhelmed with the research side of travel planning?
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Day 239: Hostels! I've spent a lot of time in hos Day 239: Hostels!
I've spent a lot of time in hostels throughout my travels because they are great for budget travellers!
They are also the best places to meet other travellers, especially if you're going solo.
In today's video I cover everything from the great hostels to the terrible, and how to know whether you're getting a good one or not.
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