Margie's Guidebook for Napier Food, places & more
Drinks & Nightlife
This is a great cocktail bar FOR ADILTS ie if you are over 25, the music isn't to loud, you can sit outside on a warm summers night and it has great atmosphere, lovely bar snack food. Great for that pre of after dinner drink down the ally next to Mr D
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Monica Loves
39 Tennyson StThis is a great cocktail bar FOR ADILTS ie if you are over 25, the music isn't to loud, you can sit outside on a warm summers night and it has great atmosphere, lovely bar snack food. Great for that pre of after dinner drink down the ally next to Mr D
This is a new wine bar in Napier renowned for its quirky, arty and ecentric take on life. Great range of wine by the glass or bottle .
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Matisse Wine Shop and Bar
12 Herschell StThis is a new wine bar in Napier renowned for its quirky, arty and ecentric take on life. Great range of wine by the glass or bottle .
The Gin Trap sits along side many other eateries on West Quay at Ahuriri. Its GOOD pub type food and is a primo spot to sit in the sun and enjoy an afternoon over a few refreashing G&Ts .
With the Yacht club opisite the sunsets are lovely here.
They serve lunch and dinner - NOT breakfast.
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The Gintrap
64 W QuayThe Gin Trap sits along side many other eateries on West Quay at Ahuriri. Its GOOD pub type food and is a primo spot to sit in the sun and enjoy an afternoon over a few refreashing G&Ts .
With the Yacht club opisite the sunsets are lovely here.
They serve lunch and dinner - NOT breakfast.
Up market vibe with great casual outdoor areas, the pub style food here is really good to weather its lunch or dinner. Quite often have gusest DJs playing later on Friday and Saturday nights
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Market St
8 Market StreetUp market vibe with great casual outdoor areas, the pub style food here is really good to weather its lunch or dinner. Quite often have gusest DJs playing later on Friday and Saturday nights
Arts & Culture
This is our local Museum, Art Gallery with a good dose of local history and art on display and ITS FREE :)
It also has the small "Century Theatre" where smaller musical eventsand lectures are held.
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MTG Hawke's Bay
1 Tennyson StThis is our local Museum, Art Gallery with a good dose of local history and art on display and ITS FREE :)
It also has the small "Century Theatre" where smaller musical eventsand lectures are held.
Its hard to pick a category for Birdwoods as it has something for every one. A beautiful sculpture garden for delightful stroll on a sunny day, an interesting gallery of art, collectables and jewelry, an old fashioned sweet shop and of course the fab cafe!! There ravioli is the best I have tasted anywhere in the world, great coffee and yummy sweet treats. Its on Middle Road about 7 minutes drive out of Havelock North, easy to get to and just allow plenty of time its easy to spend a good couple of hours here.
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Birdwoods Gallery
298 Middle RdIts hard to pick a category for Birdwoods as it has something for every one. A beautiful sculpture garden for delightful stroll on a sunny day, an interesting gallery of art, collectables and jewelry, an old fashioned sweet shop and of course the fab cafe!! There ravioli is the best I have tasted anywhere in the world, great coffee and yummy sweet treats. Its on Middle Road about 7 minutes drive out of Havelock North, easy to get to and just allow plenty of time its easy to spend a good couple of hours here.
Sightseeing
Our National Aquarium, an interesting visit with many species of our New Zealands water life on display - Take note of the next penguin showing and talk as you enter - not to be missed.
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National Aquarium of New Zealand
546 Marine ParadeOur National Aquarium, an interesting visit with many species of our New Zealands water life on display - Take note of the next penguin showing and talk as you enter - not to be missed.
Napier i-SITE Visitor Information Centre
100 Marine ParadeParks & Nature
If you have a car it is well worth the the short drive takes about 35 mins north of Napier. Good walking tracks suible for most abilities. Beautful piece of NZ forest and Bush - FREE
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White Pine Bush Scenic Reserve Walks
2445 State Highway 2If you have a car it is well worth the the short drive takes about 35 mins north of Napier. Good walking tracks suible for most abilities. Beautful piece of NZ forest and Bush - FREE
This is one of the original pieces of NZ Podocarp forests left in the area. The trees, including Kauri and Rimu are magnificent 100s of years old, surrouned by native flora and forna and well signed and named. This is a very easy flat walk on a well marked wide track. It is a bit of a drive about 50 mins but is stunning and filled with bird life.
Take a picnic - large covered pinic tables are next to the parking area. For the more adventurous drive further and follow the signs to Mangatutu Hot Springs
Balls Clearing
139 Pakaututu RdThis is one of the original pieces of NZ Podocarp forests left in the area. The trees, including Kauri and Rimu are magnificent 100s of years old, surrouned by native flora and forna and well signed and named. This is a very easy flat walk on a well marked wide track. It is a bit of a drive about 50 mins but is stunning and filled with bird life.
Take a picnic - large covered pinic tables are next to the parking area. For the more adventurous drive further and follow the signs to Mangatutu Hot Springs
Picnic table and shelter
Toilets
Getting there
From Napier, follow Puketitiri Road for 40 km past Balls Clearing , then turn into Pakaututu Road. Follow this for 9 km then turn into Makahu Road and follow this for a further 10 km to the end.
The trip involves about 1 hr of travel from Napier on some unsealed gravel roads, as well as a river ford on Makahu Road 7.5 km from the road end. Take care when driving through the ford as heavy rain and snow melt can affect the water level.
The road is narrow, and may be slippery when wet. Check with Hastings District Council (external site) for temporary road closures.
Makahu Road is not suitable for caravans or campervans.
Mangatutu Hot Springs
Makahu RoadPicnic table and shelter
Toilets
Getting there
From Napier, follow Puketitiri Road for 40 km past Balls Clearing , then turn into Pakaututu Road. Follow this for 9 km then turn into Makahu Road and follow this for a further 10 km to the end.
The trip involves about 1 hr of travel from Napier on some unsealed gravel roads, as well as a river ford on Makahu Road 7.5 km from the road end. Take care when driving through the ford as heavy rain and snow melt can affect the water level.
The road is narrow, and may be slippery when wet. Check with Hastings District Council (external site) for temporary road closures.
Makahu Road is not suitable for caravans or campervans.
Waimarama is a lovely big beach where you can walk for miles or swim in the safety of the flags by the local surf life saving club. About a 40 minute drive form Napier go to Clive south on the coast from Napier then follow the signs to Te Mata and on to Waimarama Beach
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Waimarama Beach
Waimarama is a lovely big beach where you can walk for miles or swim in the safety of the flags by the local surf life saving club. About a 40 minute drive form Napier go to Clive south on the coast from Napier then follow the signs to Te Mata and on to Waimarama Beach
This is a small but delightful beach about 35 mins north of Napier - well worth a picnic and a swim in crystal clear waters on a golden sand beach. Surf life saving club is on the beach December- January. With many other bush walks close by such as White Pine Bush, Shine Falls and Waipatiki Beach walk through Native niku palms ( entrance on the left just next door to the first Bach on the left ) you can really make a day of it.
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Waipātiki Beach
498 Waipatiki RdThis is a small but delightful beach about 35 mins north of Napier - well worth a picnic and a swim in crystal clear waters on a golden sand beach. Surf life saving club is on the beach December- January. With many other bush walks close by such as White Pine Bush, Shine Falls and Waipatiki Beach walk through Native niku palms ( entrance on the left just next door to the first Bach on the left ) you can really make a day of it.
Nice easy walk and a great swim - if you don't mind it fresh !!
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Maraetotara Falls
394 Maraetotara RdNice easy walk and a great swim - if you don't mind it fresh !!
Stunning views across Hawkes Bay and lots of wineries to stop at along the way for tastings
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Te Mata Park
Te Mata Peak RoadStunning views across Hawkes Bay and lots of wineries to stop at along the way for tastings
If you are after a good uphill walk or simply drive this is an easy destination with great views of the Port of Napier, Westshore and north to Mahia Peninsula
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Bluff Hill Lookout
50 Lighthouse RdIf you are after a good uphill walk or simply drive this is an easy destination with great views of the Port of Napier, Westshore and north to Mahia Peninsula
Shopping
A must see for lovers of all things collectable and Antiques
One of my favourite shops.
Whales Tale Antiques
Cnr Bridge & Waghorne StreetA must see for lovers of all things collectable and Antiques
One of my favourite shops.
This is one of Napiers oldest book stores, now relocated to Ahuriri Village they have a wide range of interesting books. They are also the local post office.
Beattie & Forbes Booksellers
72 Bridge StThis is one of Napiers oldest book stores, now relocated to Ahuriri Village they have a wide range of interesting books. They are also the local post office.
Ahuriri Village is a lovely place to spend a couple of hours with its eclectic mix of shops and eaterys everything from clothing to antiques. And just around the corner on Harding Rd you can enjoy a stroll along the foreshore and even a swim at this lovely bay
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Ahuriri
Ahuriri Village is a lovely place to spend a couple of hours with its eclectic mix of shops and eaterys everything from clothing to antiques. And just around the corner on Harding Rd you can enjoy a stroll along the foreshore and even a swim at this lovely bay
Getting Around
Aeropuerto de Hawke's Bay
111 Main N RdBP Carlyle is the closest petrol station to the apartments and on the way to the airport if you have a rental car.
60 Carlyle St just around the corner next to McDonalds
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BP Carlyle is the closest petrol station to the apartments and on the way to the airport if you have a rental car.
60 Carlyle St just around the corner next to McDonalds
Neighbourhoods
Havelock North Village is a lovely shopping destination with a vast array of designer clothing, shoe and fabulous gift shops.
Excellent cafes my Favourite is Wright & Co 😄
Super evening dining as well with Mary’s , Pipi and Alessandros all with in the village.
No visit to Havelock is complete without a trip to Advintage 🍷 100s of NZ, local and international wines to choose from with great discounts for box lots.
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Havelock North
Havelock North Village is a lovely shopping destination with a vast array of designer clothing, shoe and fabulous gift shops.
Excellent cafes my Favourite is Wright & Co 😄
Super evening dining as well with Mary’s , Pipi and Alessandros all with in the village.
No visit to Havelock is complete without a trip to Advintage 🍷 100s of NZ, local and international wines to choose from with great discounts for box lots.