Pandora Travel Guide
Napier
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Mission Estate Winery
Leave the city behind for a day to experience idyllic countryside surroundings and sip a range of magnificent wines.
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.
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.
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
National Aquarium of New Zealand in Napier General Admission
Guided 2pm Afternoon Art Deco Walk from Napier Art Deco Trust
Top hotels in Pandora
Expressotel
Parking was not good manages to get a parking the carpark b
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Beach Front Motel Napier
Fine for what we needed.
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Swiss-Belhotel Napier
A comfortable room with helpful staff at check in. I would recommend this hotel.
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Harbour View Motel on Ahuriri Beach in Napier NZ with sea view suites
GREAT PLACE TO STAY
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Scenic Hotel Te Pania
Shoreline Motel
Excellent location friendly staff and within walking distance of CBD and restaurants.
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Pandora
Hospital Hill
While there might not be top attractions in Hospital Hill, you can explore the larger area and discover places like War Memorial Conference Center and Pania of the Reef.
Westshore
Beaches, spas and seafood restaurants highlight some of the notable features of Westshore. Make a stop by Westshore Beach while you're exploring.
Ahuriri
While visiting Ahuriri, you might make a stop by sights like National Tobacco Company Building and The Urban Winery.
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 National Aquarium of New Zealand and McLean Park.
Marewa
Marewa might not have many top sights, but National Aquarium of New Zealand and McLean Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Napier South
If you're spending some time in Napier South, National Aquarium of New Zealand and War Memorial Conference Center are top sights worth seeing.
