Marine Parade
Marine Parade
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PMT
Lower Hutt, New Zealand27 contributions
Jun 2021 • Couples
For us, Marine Parade is the saving grace for Napier. This is the third time we have been here for family events and we really want to love the city but the beauty of the spectacular Art Deco buildings in its centre is marred by the utterly tacky modern high street signage and big chain branding on the shopfronts. Marine Paade benefits from being largely unsullied by this although definitely time to put Te Reo signage on such landmarks as Pania of the Reef. Whanganui does its Art Deco centre so much better with lovely hand painted signs. Plenty of other cities worldwide make big brands toe the line on the look of their shopfronts in heritage areas - it would be good to see Napier city council doing the same and lifting the look and feel of the city to what it could be.
Written June 6, 2021
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Bernard R
Whangarei, New Zealand1,041 contributions
Mar 2020 • Couples
Napier is a special place and the Marine Parade exemplifies this superbly and is a credit to the city and those who run it. The flora generally and in particular the pristine flowere beds are manicured and well kept. The war memorial, fountain, collonades and general architecture along the way enhances the ambience of the city and sets the tone for the entire place. Whilst the beach is not pristine white sand, and I am told swimming is not recommended, sculptures are installed along the walkway giving it an impressive look.
Written March 16, 2020
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Jeff1903
King's Lynn, UK1,467 contributions
Mar 2020
It is a great place to stroll along. There are gardens, statues, activity areas for the kids and the beach, but you may just want to walk along in a nice peaceful area admiring the view and the buildings, maybe stopping at a café. Lovely to have such a resource so close to the city centre.
Written March 7, 2020
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Liz H
Lichfield, UK912 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
We enjoyed our time strolling in Marine Parade. While we were there, a fully kilted bagpipe player was performing.
Plenty of seating to people watch.
We took the opportunity to go into the black volcanic beach and have a quick paddle in the sea.
Plenty of seating to people watch.
We took the opportunity to go into the black volcanic beach and have a quick paddle in the sea.
Written April 27, 2020
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Samantha S
Oakland, CA233 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
The Marine Parade is a gorgeous place to walk, along the beautiful beach and glorious turquoise waters of Hawke’s Bay. Sculpture, fountains, sunken gardens, pergola, an Art Deco bandshell, skate parks and mini golf for the kids, a bagpiper in the morning. The trees are amazing, all lit up at night. Every detail of the landscaping is perfect; people work hard to maintain the glorious gardens. It felt as perfect as the Promenade des Anglais in Nice...even more so, or what Lake Como might look like. Heaven!
Written January 12, 2020
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Wellington, New Zealand795 contributions
Sep 2020 • Couples
We went for a dinner on marine parade and on the way home we walked along the parade on the pathways along the beach. A great Jetty our into the surf with a floating roof, lovely old style flower gardens, the colored fountain and the bronze Pania. A lively walk on a lively evening.
Written September 27, 2020
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OneManTripper
Tauranga, New Zealand3 contributions
Jan 2021 • Family
What can I say? I lived here 15 years ago and it was nothing like it is now. Napier City Council has done a fantastic job of making this a lively, moving, enjoyable, fun, safe place for all ages. The city waterfront has an amazing vibe. We especially loved the Bay Skate park. Would move here if we didn’t live in actual paradise.
Written January 22, 2021
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Acineto
Auckland Central, New Zealand23,771 contributions
Jul 2020
The parade stretches away from the city, being one of the main roads. The area near the city has quite a few nice restaurants. As you head away from the town there is are gardens, a skate park, playgrounds, aquarium, and then biking areas. It goes from around the Memorial center to the Pump track. There are footpaths but there is also a walking area on the beach side which is nicer to walk on. It is a nice place to walk or bike around. Great place to just relax and take a few pics or wake around and explore.
There are quite a few grassy areas with seating and BBQ close to the beach. The beach itself is also quite interesting being a pebble beach. This area is probably one of the few places you would want to visit in Napier.
There are quite a few grassy areas with seating and BBQ close to the beach. The beach itself is also quite interesting being a pebble beach. This area is probably one of the few places you would want to visit in Napier.
Written July 21, 2020
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Des and Steph
Levin, New Zealand16 contributions
Feb 2020
We went to the aquarium and found it dirty and disappointing. The water quality of the tanks (including the big one) was quite concerning. The tanks were not cleaned properly and in one it looked like there was a dead fish. The number of fish also seemed to have dramatially dropped. The staff were really helpful.
Written February 23, 2020
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TURNERO
Napier, New Zealand42 contributions
Jan 2020
I am a huge fan of the Art Deco style, and had absolutely no idea that I would see so much in Napier. Lots of people strolling up and down. Great atomosphere. On a sunny day it’s the perfect place to people watch.
Written May 19, 2020
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We are coming in from a cruise. We will definitely walk Marine Parade. Can I find beach glass on the beach there?
Thank you,
Ilse Long
Written November 9, 2018
Not beach glass that I know of
Written January 4, 2019
Can you walk there from where the cruise ship docks? Can you walk in to town from the cruise ship docks?
Written February 12, 2018
Our cruise company provided free shuttle buses right to the town centre. This is on the foreshore beside the marine parade. A short walk to town centre and the parade.
Written February 14, 2018
Can four of us rent bikes in town to ride along marine parade-visit art deco buildings and aquarium?
Written April 10, 2016
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yes you can rent bikes to ride all over Napier there are website such as Bike Hire Napier
Written June 15, 2016
can we rent bikes in Napier to ride along marine parade?
Written April 10, 2016
Yes. Bike hire shop on the main street promenade. Bright yellow signs... can't miss it.
Written February 18, 2018
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