Bluff Hill Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Art Deco Weekend!! Art Deco Weekend is a celebration of the rebuilding of Napier after the 1931 Hawke's Bay earthquake- it celebrates our beautiful city and it's iconic buildings, memorializes the people of the city during the 1930's and makes for a great weekend! The event is planned extremely well, has an incredible amount of era-appropriate events and a magnificent setting. Everybody dresses up - frocks, heels and accessories, bow ties and suspenders... Add vintage car parades, over 200 different events - it's a great weekend!
Short drive from Napier city or can easily be walked. There is toilets at the top so would be a perfect spot for some free camping!
Drone view of Napier’s Pier :)
The very art-deco town of Napier also has a nice little garden to wander through.
Bluff Hill Domain Lookout which includes general coastal views as well as a small group of people

Popular places to visit

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
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
Art Deco Weekend!! Art Deco Weekend is a celebration of the rebuilding of Napier after the 1931 Hawke's Bay earthquake- it celebrates our beautiful city and it's iconic buildings, memorializes the people of the city during the 1930's and makes for a great weekend! The event is planned extremely well, has an incredible amount of era-appropriate events and a magnificent setting. Everybody dresses up - frocks, heels and accessories, bow ties and suspenders... Add vintage car parades, over 200 different events - it's a great weekend!

Marine Parade

4.5/5(520 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
National Aquarium of New Zealand which includes marine life

National Aquarium of New Zealand

4/5(128 reviews)

The tanks at this modern aquarium play host to all kinds of underwater life, from cute sea creatures to fearsome marine predators.

National Aquarium of New Zealand
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

Guides Garden

Deco Napier, Te Mata Peak, Garden Walk and Wine Tasting Tour

AU$127
per adult
Deco Napier, Te Mata Peak, Garden Walk and Wine Tasting Tour
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
Enjoy the stunning view from Te Mata Peak

Scenic Te Mata Peak Tour by Supertrike

AU$186
per adult
Scenic Te Mata Peak Tour by Supertrike
Napier - Art Deco Capital

Napier E-bike Hire

AU$89
per adult
Napier E-bike Hire
Wine tasting at 2 very different Wineries

Shore Excursion: Napier/ Hawke's Bay & Premium Wineries tour

AU$131
per adult
Shore Excursion: Napier/ Hawke's Bay & Premium Wineries tour
Guided 2pm Afternoon Art Deco Walk from Napier Art Deco Trust

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

AU$30
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Guided 2pm Afternoon Art Deco Walk from Napier Art Deco Trust
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Our pick of the best Bluff Hill Hotel Deals

Fantail studio walk to town

Fantail studio walk to town

Napier Hawke's Bay Region
Stay at this apartment in Napier. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Municipal Theatre and Daily Telegraph Building are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (6 reviews)
Friendly hosts and a well situated home. Very clean with lots of room.

Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026

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Fantail studio walk to town
Beach Front Motel Napier

Beach Front Motel Napier

4 out of 5
373 Marine Parade Napier
The price is AU$126 per night from 15 Apr to 16 Apr
AU$126
15 Apr - 16 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach motel in Napier. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and private hot tubs. Popular attractions Marine Parade and National Aquarium of New Zealand ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews)
Good view from hotel room .not much noise around us .

Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026

Beach Front Motel Napier
Expressotel

Expressotel

3 out of 5
Corner Clive Square and Tennyson Streets Napier
The price is AU$110 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
AU$110
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Napier. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (743 reviews)
Great location to get out and about in the city

Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026

Expressotel
Harbour View Motel on Ahuriri Beach in Napier NZ with sea view suites

Harbour View Motel on Ahuriri Beach in Napier NZ with sea view suites

3.5 out of 5
60 Nelson Quay Napier
The price is AU$92 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
AU$92
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach motel in Napier. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
Met my needs

Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026

Harbour View Motel on Ahuriri Beach in Napier NZ with sea view suites
Scenic Hotel Te Pania

Scenic Hotel Te Pania

4 out of 5
45 Marine Parade Napier
The price is AU$156 per night from 27 Mar to 28 Mar
AU$156
27 Mar - 28 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Napier. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
Clean room. Nice staff in restaurant and bar

Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026

Scenic Hotel Te Pania
The Nautilus Napier

The Nautilus Napier

4 out of 5
387 Marine Parade Napier
The price is AU$120 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
AU$120
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa aparthotel in Napier. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,981 reviews)
The balcony doors are accordion and a pain to open and close…other than that a nice hotel.

Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026

The Nautilus Napier
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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 War Memorial Conference Center and McLean Park.

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
Dawn rises over the city of Napier, with St Paul's Cathedral to the left of shot

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
Coastal landscape with a road, bridge, and estuary. Cars travel on the road, while the beach and surrounding wetlands are visible. Waitangi Regional Park, Napier, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand

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
Napier port panorama, New Zealand

Pandora

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

Pandora
Long crashing waves on to the steep stoney beach of Napier

Westshore

4/5(87 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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