Bluff Hill Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Pania of the Reef showing a statue or sculpture and art
Bluff Hill Domain Lookout featuring views and general coastal views as well as a small group of people
Bluff Hill Domain Lookout showing general coastal views as well as a couple
Bluff Hill Domain Lookout showing a house
Bluff Hill Domain Lookout featuring a bay or harbour and signage

Popular places to visit

Napier Prison

Napier Prison

4/5(20 reviews)

Enter spooky cells and hear terrifying tales about some of the nation’s most notorious criminals in one of the oldest prisons in New Zealand.

Napier Prison
Pania of the Reef

Pania of the Reef

4/5(6 reviews)

Surrounded by tranquil gardens, this elegant life-size statue is symbolic of the city’s coastal location.

Pania of the Reef
Bluff Hill Domain Lookout showing general coastal views as well as a couple

Bluff Hill Domain Lookout

4.5/5(135 reviews)

As one of the best vantage points in Napier, this rocky viewpoint has commanding views of the turquoise waters of Hawke’s Bay and the Port of Napier.

Bluff Hill Domain Lookout
Centennial Gardens

Centennial Gardens

4/5(1 review)

Explore the great outdoors at Centennial Gardens, a lovely green space in Napier. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Centennial Gardens
National Aquarium of New Zealand showing marine life

Marine Parade

4.5/5(517 reviews)

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

4.5/5(131 reviews)

Leave the city behind for a day to experience idyllic countryside surroundings and sip a range of magnificent wines.

Mission Estate Winery

Activities

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

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

AU$28
per adult
Guided 10am Morning Art Deco Walk From Napier Art Deco Trust
Sinch EZ2

Napier E-bike Hire

AU$93
per adult
Napier E-bike Hire
2.5-Hour Napier Art Deco Tour

Small group - Napier Art Deco Tour, 2h- 2.5 hours

AU$79
per adult
Small group - Napier Art Deco Tour, 2h- 2.5 hours
Guided 2pm Afternoon Art Deco Walk from Napier Art Deco Trust

Guided 2pm Afternoon Art Deco Walk from Napier Art Deco Trust

AU$28
per adult
Guided 2pm Afternoon Art Deco Walk from Napier Art Deco Trust
Napier - Marine Parade

Napier Bike Hire

AU$49
per adult
Napier Bike Hire
Wine Tour Group

Napier Afternoon Wine, & Gin Tasting ( no gin Mon -Wed )

AU$148
per adult
Napier Afternoon Wine, & Gin Tasting ( no gin Mon -Wed )
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Our pick of the best Bluff Hill Hotel Deals

Didi's Place - right where you want to be and pet friendly too!

Didi's Place - right where you want to be and pet friendly too!

Bluff Hill
Stay at this chalet in Napier. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Napier Prison and Municipal Theatre are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (141 reviews)
"Wonderful cosy, place, a great location, well appointed. Host very accomodating, easy to contact and friendly. Highly recommended."

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025

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Didi's Place - right where you want to be and pet friendly too!
Breakwater Cottage - Napier Holiday Home

Breakwater Cottage - Napier Holiday Home

Ahuriri
Stay at this cottage in Napier. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Bluff Hill Domain Lookout and Centennial Gardens ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (6 reviews)
"There were quite a few cockroaches in the bedrooms and kitchen cuppboards. The tea and coffee canisters were empty and the single bed in one of the rooms when laid on the springs stretched down nearly to the floor so it was unusable. There was an aweful shower curtain that clinged to the body when ..."

Reviewed on 14 June 2025

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Breakwater Cottage - Napier Holiday Home
Central City Gem - Napier Holiday Home

Central City Gem - Napier Holiday Home

Napier City
Stay at this cottage in Napier. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and tennis courts. Popular attractions Municipal Theatre and Daily Telegraph Building are ...
10/10 Exceptional! (14 reviews)
Amazing luxury house in the center of Napier
"Really nice property in central Napier. Easily walkable to many attractions. Very large and spacious with a good kitchen that was well appointed. The tennis court was a nice addition (the rackets and balls provided could have been better, but not a big deal). Overall would highly recommend!"

Reviewed on 28 Dec 2024

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Central City Gem - Napier Holiday Home
Beach Front Motel Napier

Beach Front Motel Napier

4 out of 5
373 Marine Parade, Napier
The price is AU$129 per night from 17 Oct to 18 Oct
AU$129
17 Oct - 18 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach motel in Napier. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and private hot tubs. Popular attractions Marine Parade and National Aquarium of New ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,006 reviews)
"The place was what we needed for a weekend of activities. If we were at the motel more then the lack of privacy between the master bedroom and the kids in the lounge would have been an issue. But since we were there to sleep it was fine. We did have dinner there one night and the kitchenette had ..."

Reviewed on 4 Oct 2025

Beach Front Motel Napier
Swiss-Belhotel Napier

Swiss-Belhotel Napier

4 out of 5
36 Munroe Street, Napier
The price is AU$133 per night from 20 Oct to 21 Oct
AU$133
20 Oct - 21 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Napier. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (334 reviews)
"Modern well presented hotel in great location"

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

Swiss-Belhotel Napier
Kennedy Park Resort

Kennedy Park Resort

2.5 out of 5
11 Storkey St, Napier, Hawke's Bay
The price is AU$70 per night from 16 Oct to 17 Oct
AU$70
16 Oct - 17 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this eco-certified holiday park in Napier. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (286 reviews)
"Room was very comfortable and in a very pleasant set up. Surrounding was very peaceful and lovely."

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

Kennedy Park Resort
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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 National Tobacco Company Building and War Memorial Conference Center.

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 which includes 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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Pandora

Pandora might not have many top sights, but National Tobacco Company Building and Pandora Pond are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Pandora
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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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Westshore

4/5(86 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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