Akina Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit

Te Mata Peak
You can find out about the history of Hastings with a visit to Te Mata Peak. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or experience its acclaimed art galleries.

Cornwall Park
Explore the great outdoors at Cornwall Park, a lovely green space in Hastings. Visit the spas and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Frimley Park
Explore the great outdoors at Frimley Park, a lovely green space in Hastings. Visit the spas and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Splash Planet
Enjoy the thrill rides with your children at Splash Planet as part of your trip to Hastings. Visit the area's spas or amble around its beautiful beaches.
Hawke's Bay Opera House
You can enjoy a show at Hawke's Bay Opera House during your stay in Hastings. Visit the spas and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Hawke’s Bay Fallen Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital
If Hawke’s Bay Fallen Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Hastings.
Activities

Shore Excursion: Napier and Surrounding Countryside Scenic Tour

Cape Winery Cycle Tour - 6 wineries, self-guided

Guided 10am Morning Art Deco Walk From Napier Art Deco Trust

Napier Gourmet Luncheon + Wine & Gin Tasting ( no gin Mon - Wed )

Small Group - Hawke's Bay - Napier Winery Tour - 5.5 hours
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Other neighbourhoods around Akina

Parkvale
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Parkvale and surrounding area, you can visit Splash Planet and Hawke's Bay Opera House.

Raureka
Raureka is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Hawke's Bay Racecourse and Te Mata Peak.

Mayfair
Though Mayfair may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Splash Planet and Cornwall Park.

Saint Leonards
While there might not be top attractions in Saint Leonards, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Hawke's Bay Racecourse and Hawke's Bay Opera House.

Longlands
Though Longlands may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Hawke's Bay Racecourse and Te Mata Peak.

Mahora
Though Mahora may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Cornwall Park and Hawke's Bay Opera House.
- Splash Planet
- Mission Estate Winery
- Black Barn Vineyards
- National Aquarium of New Zealand
- Church Road Winery
- Cape Kidnappers
- Te Mata Peak
- Cape Kidnappers Golf Course
- Craggy Range
- Napier Prison
- Hawke’s Bay Fallen Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital
- Ocean Beach
- National Tobacco Company Building
- Hastings Golf Club
- Bluff Hill Domain Lookout
- Birdwoods Gallery
- Arataki Honey Visitor Centre