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Thursday 26 December 5 new
Coastal and Foreshore ParksSpriggs Park Playground NapierBeachside Family Play and PathwaySpriggs Park Playground in Ahuriri offers split-age play areas, beach access, cafés and the Rotary Pathway.
Destination PlaygroundsPark Island Playground NapierRugby-Themed Family Play AreaBrand-new rugby-themed playground at Park Island Recreation Reserve in Napier with swings, pump track, slides and accessible features.
Neighbourhood PlaygroundsPirimai Park Playground NapierSmall Neighbourhood Play SpotPirimai Park Playground in Napier offers simple equipment for younger children, including swings, a slide and roundabout.
Neighbourhood PlaygroundsRoberts Terrace Reserve Playground OnekawaNapier Local Play SpotRoberts Terrace Reserve Playground in Onekawa, Napier, offers a 2022-renewed playground with carousel, climbing frames, half basketball court and more.
Coastal and BeachNapier Beach Marine ParadeScenic Foreshore, Not Safe for SwimmingNapier Beach along Marine Parade offers scenic walks and views but is not safe for swimming. Find verified safety advice, alternatives and attractions.
Wednesday 25 December 3 new
Destination PlaygroundsTareha Recreational Reserve Playground NapierFlying Fox & Sports FieldsTareha Recreational Reserve in Taradale, Napier: medium-sized playground with flying fox, slides and tunnel beside sports fields. Free, with toilets.
Neighbourhood ParksRiverside Park Playground TaradaleFenced Play & Dog Park NapierFully fenced accessible playground and adjoining dog park behind Pettigrew Green Arena in Taradale, Napier. Free entry, parking and toilets.
Neighbourhood PlaygroundsForward Street Reserve Playground NapierNeighbourhood Play SpaceForward Street Reserve Playground is a small neighbourhood playground in Napier near the Greenmeadows Kindergarten.
Tuesday 24 December 4 new
Coastal and Estuary CyclewaysAhuriri Estuary NapierWildlife Habitat, Walking and Cycling TracksAhuriri Estuary (Te Whanganui-ā-Orotū) in Napier: a 470 ha wetland left by the 1931 quake, with 70+ bird species, boardwalks and paths to the Iron Pot.
Nature Reserves and Wildlife AreasWestshore Wildlife Reserve NapierBirdwatching Lagoon HabitatProtected coastal lagoon in Napier for New Zealand dotterel and wading birds, free access, combine with Ahuriri Estuary 4 km loop.
Neighbourhood ParksGleeson Park NapierHospital Hill Playground with Mataruahou ThemeGleeson Park on Napier Hill features a redeveloped playground with Mataruahou-themed design, wheelchair-friendly trampoline and free access.
Hill Reserves and LookoutsDolbel Reserve NapierHilltop Views and Walking TracksDolbel Reserve in Taradale offers hilltop views, walking tracks through native bush and grass slopes, and easy access from Napier.
Monday 23 December 1 new
Sunday 22 December 6 new
BMX Tracks and Pump TracksMarine Parade NapierForeshore Walk, Attractions & PlaygroundMarine Parade in Napier, 3km Norfolk Pine boulevard with Sound Shell, Pania of the Reef, Sunken Gardens and more.
Neighbourhood ParksMaraenui Park NapierPlayground, Sports Fields & FacilitiesMaraenui Park in Napier, fenced playground with 6 high swings, multi-combination unit, slides, skate bowl and splash pad (currently closed for repairs).
Sports Parks and Recreation GroundsPark Island Recreation Reserve, NapierMulti-Sport Hub and TrailsPark Island in Napier, 68-hectare sports reserve with Bluewater Stadium (5, 000 capacity), rugby and more.
Neighbourhood ParksMarewa Park NapierNeighbourhood Playground and SportsgroundMarewa Park in Napier offers a neighbourhood playground with swings and slides plus sports fields for football and athletics in the Art Deco suburb.
Historical and Cultural WalksNapier Botanical GardensHistoric 18-Acre Reserve on Napier HillNapier Botanical Gardens, 17.3-hectare heritage garden set aside in 1855 by Alfred Domett. Rose beds, duck pond, budgerigar aviary, century-old trees.
Destination PlaygroundsAnderson Park Napier36-Hectare Park & Destination PlaygroundAnderson Park in Napier offers 36 hectares of paths, ponds, model railway and an award-winning inclusive playground opened in 2018.
Saturday 21 December 5 new
Theatres & Performance VenuesCentury Theatre NapierIntimate 330-Seat Venue at MTG Hawke’s BayCentury Theatre at MTG Hawke's Bay, 330-seat performance and cinema venue in central Napier. Live theatre, chamber music, MTG Movie Club, film festivals.
Historic Winery ExperiencesMission Estate Winery NapierNZ’s Oldest Winery Since 1851Mission Estate Winery in Taradale, Napier, founded by Marist missionaries in 1851, is the country's oldest winery, with a cellar door and restaurant.
Art Deco, Heritage Architecture and LandmarksŌtātara Pā Historic Reserve, NapierExplore One of NZ’s Largest Pā SitesŌtātara Pā Historic Reserve in Taradale, 33-hectare DOC-managed pre-European Māori pā complex with earthworks.
Museums & GalleriesKahukura Hawke’s Bay Museum NapierFree Entry Museum, Theatre and GalleryKahukura Hawke's Bay Museum (formerly MTG Hawke's Bay Tai Ahuriri) is Napier's premier museum, art gallery and performance venue in the heart of the CBD.
Art Deco, Heritage Architecture and LandmarksNapier Art Deco CentreTours, Festival & HeritageNapier Art Deco Centre, home of the Art Deco Trust: daily guided walking tours, vintage car tours, an Art Deco shop and the annual Art Deco Festival each February.