
Napier Travel Guide
New Zealand
Napier is a city of 56,787 people on New Zealand’s east coast, in the Hawke’s Bay area. Travellers arriving by air use Hawkes Bay Airport, which serves the city.
The nearest named beach is Westshore Beach, 3.3 kilometres away. Punakērua Beach is 19 kilometres from Napier, while Waipātiki Beach is 22 kilometres away, giving visitors several coastal options close to the city.
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Weather in Napier
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Know before you go
Pays in NZD
Plug type Type I (UK adapter needed)
Emergency 111
Dial code +64
Tipping: Tipping is not customary in New Zealand, and service staff are generally paid a living wage. It is not expected, but a small gesture for exceptional service is always appreciated.
Best time to visit Napier
Jan
22°16Feb
23°10Mar
22°11Apr
20°9May
17°10Jun
15°13Jul
14°12Aug
14°8Sep
17°9Oct
20°8Nov
21°10Dec
24°12Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.
Beaches near Napier
Westshore Beach
3.3 km away
Punakērua Beach
19 km away
Waipātiki Beach
22 km away
Things to do in Napier
McLean Park
football stadium
1 km
National Aquarium of New Zealand
aquarium
1 km
Pania of the Reef
monument
0.8 km
Prisión de Napier
historic site
1.1 km
Hawke's Bay Museum
art gallery
0.7 km
Marine Parade
park
0.7 km
Centennial Gardens
arts and entertainment
1.2 km
0.6 km
Getting there
Hawkes Bay Airport · 4.5 km
Frequently asked Questions
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