Top 10 Things to do Good for Kids in Napier, North Island

Mohaka Rafting, situated in scenic Hawkes Bay provides trips to suit from mild to wild. Come for a journey through the wilderness, float through the majestic gorges and swim in the rapids if you are feeling brave! Our full day Grade 3 is our most popular trip - cliff jumps, exciting rapids and visit a gold mine in a full day adventure. The Grade 4/5 is for serious rafters with endless twists, turns and drops through a limestone canyon. Our shorter Grade 2 is for young families - a relaxing float. The Grade 2 trip is also available as a cruise ship package with shuttles from Napier included. Rafting expeditions; Camp at thermal pools, float, swim, cliff jump, or sit back and relax your way down the river. Contact us for options from 2 to 5 days.

The best way to see Napier and Hawke's Bay? Take a tour on the Supertrike!! We look forward to making your experience a memorable one.

We are centrally located, directly across the road from the Napier i-Site visitor information centre. Let our beautiful hire bikes take you on an adventure! Over 200km of easy trails to explore - just cross the road and you are on the traffic free oceanfront pathway.

Touring the best of Hawkes Bay in retro VW Kombi style. We will show off the sights, sounds and sumptuous tastes of our fabulous region. Join us for a wine, sightseeing, brewery or bespoke tour. Private hire available for weddings and special occasions.

Fuel your imagination as you walk around Hawkes Bay’s largest Hand’s-on Interactive Museum. It’s a fascinating, family-friendly place, a place where children of all ages can have fun while learning. You can immerse yourself in an Aladdin’s Cave of technology, science and history. Explore our large collection of vintage machines, gadgets, or simply take a trip down memory lane while playing in the arcade, or phoning a friend the old fashioned way.

See the highlights of Hawke's Bay aboard the award winning Hawke's Bay Express, a delightful and truly unique sightseeing train that travels on road. Hop aboard the family built and run Hawkes Bay Express and begin your journey through one of the most attractive cities in New Zealand. Your modern road train is styled like an old-fashioned steam train and inside you'll find a romantic, old-time atmosphere. Sit back, relax and watch vibrant Napier come alive through the train's large opening windows. The Hawke's Bay Express city tour guides you through the coach restricted city centre. Then takes you over Napier's beautiful Bluff Hill, where the early settlers lived and the old port village of Ahuriri and the inland lagoon. The in-depth commentary covers the regions history, 1931 earthquake, the cities rebuild, economy, industries and lifestyle with personal stories of life from the 5th generation Hawke's Bay owners. See you on board!

Hooters Vintage & Classic Vehicle Hire is a family run business offering Napier's only Open Top Vintage Car Tours! But wait there's more..... Our Showroom houses over 20 Vintage & Classic vehicles and if you would like to pop along and visit it's just a gold coin donation to have a look around and have your pictures taken in some amazing British & American cars ranging from the 1920's to the early 1980's. Our most popular tour is the City and Showroom Tour that no only shows you our beautiful Art Deco City but also takes you back to the collection for a personal guided tour. We also offer a fantastic convoy service for group bookings and our self drive options include full driver tuition!

Explore our farm with us and get a taste of real New Zealand rural life. Get up close to our animals and learn what it takes to run a working sheep and beef farm. Travel in comfort and style as we guide you across our farm in our six-seater off-road buggy. You’ll learn about Kiwi farming life, have the chance to interact with the locals and animals and have stunning 360 views!