Raureka Travel Guide
Hastings
Popular places to visit
Te Mata Peak
You can find out about the history of Hastings with a visit to Te Mata Peak. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or experience its acclaimed art galleries.
Cornwall Park
Explore the great outdoors at Cornwall Park, a lovely green space in Hastings. Visit the spas and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Frimley Park
Explore the great outdoors at Frimley Park, a lovely green space in Hastings. Visit the spas and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Hawke's Bay Racecourse
You can take time to visit Hawke's Bay Racecourse during your travels to Hastings. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
Splash Planet
Enjoy the thrill rides with your children at Splash Planet as part of your trip to Hastings. Visit the area's spas or amble around its beautiful beaches.
Hawke's Bay Opera House
You can enjoy a show at Hawke's Bay Opera House during your stay in Hastings. Visit the spas and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Things to do
Deco Napier, Te Mata Peak, Garden Walk and Wine Tasting Tour
Guided 10am Morning Art Deco Walk From Napier Art Deco Trust
Scenic Te Mata Peak Tour by Supertrike
Guided 2pm Afternoon Art Deco Walk from Napier Art Deco Trust
Top hotels in Raureka
Expressotel
"Reasonable price"
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Beach Front Motel Napier
"All of the above. Great staff. Clean rooms. Air conditioning conditioning great sea views. Good privacy.thankyou beachfront motel."
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Harbour View Motel on Ahuriri Beach in Napier NZ with sea view suites
"Clean and spacious. Close to places to eat and a small village nearby. Their menu for the restaurant next door is several years out of date so don't choose from in-house menu unless recently updated. May 26.6"
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Swiss-Belhotel Napier
"Spacious and clean, secure parking was great. Helpful staff. Little things for maintenance like power points loose or bathroom tap that barely reaches the sink. Acoustics are pretty average - no door seal and could hear most of what occurred outside of the room."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Scenic Hotel Te Pania
"Lovely room and great location."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Shoreline Motel
"Awesome location, large spacious room, helpful staff. Some small maintenance issues which I am confident will be resolved. Nothing that effected our stay. Would stay again."
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Raureka
Saint Leonards
While there might not be top attractions in Saint Leonards, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Hawke's Bay Opera House and Cornwall Park.
Camberley
When in Camberley, you can plan a visit to Hawke's Bay Opera House and Hawke's Bay Racecourse, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Akina
While Akina isn't home to many top sights, Hawke's Bay Opera House and Hastings City Art Gallery are some notable places to visit nearby.
Mahora
Though Mahora may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Cornwall Park and Hawke's Bay Opera House.
Frimley
If you're spending some time in Frimley, Hawke's Bay Regional Sports Park and Frimley Park are top sights worth seeing.
Longlands
Though Longlands may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Hawke's Bay Racecourse and Hawke's Bay Opera House.
