the bright, relaxed studios offer free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs and sitting areas. upgraded units add extra beds; family suites sleep up to 6. this straightforward, low-rise motor inn is 1 km from splash planet amusement park, 2 km from cornwall park and 13 km from the legendary te mata peak. they also have kitchenettes and whirlpool baths. amenities include an outdoor pool and free parking. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. the 2-bedroom suites include full kitchens and sofabeds Hawke's Bay Airport 22 min
Cape Kidnappers (29 min) Scenic headland named after an attempt by local Maori to kidnap one of Captain Cook's crew. Church Road Winery (16 min) Expansive winery founded in 1897 with tastings, tours & winemaking experiences, plus a restaurant. Te Mata Peak (19 min) Mountain featuring hiking & biking trails, plus views of Hawke's Bay & more from the summit. Gannet Safaris Overland Ltd (15 min) Black Barn Vineyards (10 min) Tours, tastings & bistro dining at a vineyard that also hosts a summer market & outdoor concerts. Splash Planet (12 min) Theme park, open seasonally, with a waterpark, mini golf, train rides & beach volleyball. The National Aquarium of New Zealand (17 min) Exhibits on an array of marine & land animals, plus an underwater glass tunnel & shark encounters. Hawkes Bay Farmers Market (12 min) MTG Hawke's Bay (19 min) Complex featuring a theatre, art gallery & museum focused on fine & applied arts & artifacts. Gannet Beach Adventures (17 min) Nature walks & other activities are available from this tour company serving the nearby area. The Art Deco Trust (19 min) Art deco landmark in a cluster of 1930s structures, commonly seen as part of a tour by vintage car. Mission Estate Winery (16 min) An 1851 wine estate in the Taradale hills with tastings, gardens, a restaurant & outdoor concerts. Hastings City Art Gallery (4 min) Art and art museum Maraetotara Falls (20 min) Napier Prison (20 min) Historic, famous prison-turned-museum with guided & self-guided audio tours, plus events. |