Lois's Guidebook

Lois
Lois's Guidebook

Winery

New Zealand's oldest winery, Mission is a must-visit. Cellar door and beautiful restaurant. Book early/in advance.
102 locals recommend
Mission Estate Winery
198 Church Rd
102 locals recommend
New Zealand's oldest winery, Mission is a must-visit. Cellar door and beautiful restaurant. Book early/in advance.
One of the best winery restaurants in the whole of New Zealand. Everything here is world-class. $$$$. Amazing experience.
75 locals recommend
Craggy Range
253 Waimarama Rd
75 locals recommend
One of the best winery restaurants in the whole of New Zealand. Everything here is world-class. $$$$. Amazing experience.

Food Scene

Absolutely amazing food. Best Indian in NZ we think! The curries are sensational. Favourites include Murgh Meti Handi and Jalfrezi. Great service too. They do takeaways but it will be at least an hour to wait for delivery. Totally worth it though!
18 locals recommend
Rasoi Indian Restaurant
125 Marine Parade
18 locals recommend
Absolutely amazing food. Best Indian in NZ we think! The curries are sensational. Favourites include Murgh Meti Handi and Jalfrezi. Great service too. They do takeaways but it will be at least an hour to wait for delivery. Totally worth it though!
A Napier institution. Beautiful 1930s decor, great cocktails, decent food.
14 locals recommend
Emporium Eatery & Bar
2 Tennyson St
14 locals recommend
A Napier institution. Beautiful 1930s decor, great cocktails, decent food.
For wine lovers. Amazing selection of international wines. Very expensive glassware. Excellent food. Pretty pricey but you get what you pay for.
19 locals recommend
Matisse Wine Shop and Bar
12 Herschell St
19 locals recommend
For wine lovers. Amazing selection of international wines. Very expensive glassware. Excellent food. Pretty pricey but you get what you pay for.

Neighbourhoods

Great for bars
41 locals recommend
Ahuriri
41 locals recommend
Great for bars
Bars, restaurants, shops, nice walk along Marine Parade
63 locals recommend
Napier
63 locals recommend
Bars, restaurants, shops, nice walk along Marine Parade

Sightseeing

Stunning view of the Hawke's Bay at the top. Head towards Havelock North to access it. You need a car to drive up. For longer walking, there are at least 4 trails at the peak of varying lengths.
217 locals recommend
Te Mata Park
Te Mata Peak Road
217 locals recommend
Stunning view of the Hawke's Bay at the top. Head towards Havelock North to access it. You need a car to drive up. For longer walking, there are at least 4 trails at the peak of varying lengths.

Traveler advice

Book before you go

Airport

Leave 15/20 minutes for your airport journey by car.
Book before you go

Napier is busy!

Plan your restaurants and wineries in advance to avoid disappointment. It gets very booked up here!