Taradale Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Church Road Winery
Delve into the history of winemaking and indulge in some fine local food and an assortment of delicious reds at this Hawke’s Bay winery.
Marine Parade
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.
Mission Estate Winery
Leave the city behind for a day to experience idyllic countryside surroundings and sip a range of magnificent wines.
Napier Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Napier Beach during your travels in Awatoto?
National Aquarium of New Zealand
The tanks at this modern aquarium play host to all kinds of underwater life, from cute sea creatures to fearsome marine predators.
Napier Prison
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.
Activities
Guided 10am Morning Art Deco Walk From Napier Art Deco Trust
Small group - Napier City & Art Deco Tour, 2 hours
Guided 2pm Afternoon Art Deco Walk from Napier Art Deco Trust
Napier Afternoon Wine, & Gin Tasting ( no gin Mon -Wed )
Our pick of the best Taradale Hotel Deals
Ballina Motel
We liked the space in the apartment. Just need to fix the on button for the spa bath! Nice and quiet area. Walkable to nearby restaurant! Will go back!
Reviewed on 4 Oct 2025
Asure Colonial Lodge Motel
Clean rooms that are spacious. Great for families. Well equipped.
Reviewed on 22 June 2025
Cabbage Tree Corner - Cozy and Comfortable Studio
This venue was promoted as "Quiet, secluded, comfortable and private" - this is why I chose it and I was not disappointed. Spot on!
Reviewed on 8 Oct 2025
Beach Front Motel Napier
Charming room decor, easy parking and attention to details.
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025
Swiss-Belhotel Napier
First time staying here as we usually stay around at Ahuriri. The location is pretty good given it's semi industrial. Several supermarkets close by and less than a five minutes walk to the city centre, 10 or so minutes to the waterfront. The hotel itself is clean, tidy and still looks relatively ...
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025
Kennedy Park Resort
Room was clean, but a lighter top was left on top by the plates and there were ants in our room not a major thing especially for the price and facilities provided. We loved our stay even tho we didn’t use the pool and everything else there as we were there for a wedding so super busy..Defs coming ...
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Taradale
Jervoistown
Jervoistown might not have many top sights, but Pettigrew Green Arena and Church Road Winery are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Greenmeadows
While Greenmeadows isn't home to many top sights, Church Road Winery and Park Island Sports Complex are some notable places to visit nearby.
Tamatea
Tamatea might not have many top sights, but Park Island Sports Complex and Mission Estate Winery are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Pirimai
Pirimai might not have many top sights, but Park Island Sports Complex and McLean Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Meeanee
While Meeanee isn't home to many top sights, Pettigrew Green Arena and Church Road Winery are some notable places to visit nearby.
Onekawa
While Onekawa may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like McLean Park and Park Island Sports Complex.
