Local Area
Harbour View Motor Lodge is the only Napier accommodation that is truly on the water front. No roads to cross, no traffic between your view from the room and the water's edge.
Historic Ahuriri settlement offers some of the finest restaurants in Napier, Italian, Thai, Indian and traditional restaurants are all within one to five minutes' walk from Harbour View Motor Lodge.
Harbour View Motor Lodge is settled on the edge of a small historic fishing village that was originally the Main Port and Waterfront community before the Big 1931 Earthquake that destroyed much of Napier. Rebuilt into a small community style, Port Ahuriri is a delightful village of boats, restaurants, bars, cafes', and Boutique Shops 2 Kms from Napier's main shopping centre. Enjoy scenic water views and tranquil evenings.
Napier and Hawke's Bay offer many attractions both for the connoisseur to the outdoors person, below are a few attractions within walking distance from our luxury accommodation.
Fishing , Attractions & Excursions
- Wine Country Cat harbour excursions.
- The Duck harbour excursions and city tour.
- Art Deco city walking tours.
- Fishing and Sailing Clubs are located on the inner Harbour.
- Fishing Charters.
- Kayak, windsurfer Hire, 2 minutes drive to location.
- National Aquarium of New Zealand.
- Cape Kidnappers Gannet tours.
- Hawke's Bay Farmyard Zoo.-
Food and Refreshments
- East Pier Beach Bar and Brassiere is right next door to us offering fine cuisine and refreshments of all types.
- Sri Thai Traditional Thai food & refreshments.
- Shed2 on the Quay Restaurant Bar.
- The Gin Trap Restaurant and Bar have food for all tastes with a lovely water front view.
- Master of India Tandoori Restaurant and takeaways
- Hot Chick, Rotisserie chicken brassiere next door.
- Boardwalk Restaurant.
- Frying Dutchman Restaurant & Fish & Chip shop.
- Deanos Bar Grill & Cafe.
- Whales Tail Restaurant and Bar.
- Provedore Restaurant.
- Speights Ale House Bar and Restaurant.
- The Factory Italian Restaurant.
Fun within walking distance
- Tranquil boardwalks and cycleways with beach and sea views
- Kayaking and Windsurfing hire 2 minutes drive
- Rock pools
- Sail and Surf hiring, windsurfers, canoes and paddle skis, optimist yachts, wet suits, body boards and surfboards.
- Quiet local boutique shopping mall.
- Kids Playground 2 minutes walk.
- Kiwi Adventure Trust. Bring a buddy and gear up for some great wall climbing.
- 5 Minutes water front drive to town
Wineries
- Over 40 Vineyard Wineries are located within 20 minutes drive. Winery Maps available at reception.
- Wine Tours are available.
East Pier Brassier
is located next door to our establishment. East Pier is well known
for its hosting of Conferences and Weddings,
click
here for their website
