Ahuriri Estuary Walk

Albatross Motel, Napier, New Zealand, HD Review

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Albatross Motel offers affordable accommodations overlooking the Ahuriri Estuary Reserve, a short walk from the beach. The motel is also within walking distance of the popular bars and restaurants of Napier’s marina.
All of the rooms at the Albatross Motel feature fully-equipped kitchen facilities, and free Wi-Fi. Private off-street parking is provided for each unit.
The Albatross has a swimming pool, a jacuzzi and an outdoor barbecue area. The motel is only 650 ft from the scenic Pacific Ocean and the safe swimming beach at Westshore.
Albatross Motel is a short drive from many wineries, boutique shops, the McLean Park Cricket Ground and the Hawke’s Bay Airport.

Napier - at a glance

A quick and easy guide of things to see and do in Napier.

Ahuriri estuary walk
Bluff hill lookout
Marine parade
Sunken gardens
Clive square
Botanical gardens
Mission estate winery

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Ahuriri December 2016

Ahuriri lagoon December 2016 - sunrise, recce, and some fishing

Fairley Motor Lodge, Napier, New Zealand, HD Review

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Just 150 feet from Westshore Beach, Fairley Motor Lodge offers self-contained accommodation with free Wi-Fi, an iPod dock and flat-screen satellite TV. It features free airport transfers and a sunny barbecue area.
Fairley Motor Lodge Napier is only 350 feet from Ahuriri Estuary, and 5 minutes’ drive from Hawke's Bay Airport. The National Aquarium of New Zealand is a 10-minute drive away.
All studios and apartments have a seating area and a kitchenette with a microwave, refrigerator and toaster. Most rooms also feature a spa bath and a private patio. Some accommodation offers air-conditioning.
Fairley Motor Lodge offers free parking and free beach towels. Bicycle rental can be arranged. The tour desk can arrange trips to nearby wineries.

At The Rocks Motorlodge, Napier, New Zealand, HD Review

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At The Rocks Motorlodge is located by the waterfront, just 5 minutes’ drive from Napier city centre. It offers free Wi-Fi, free car parking and a fitness centre.
All rooms feature basic cooking facilities, LCD TV with DVD player and a work desk. Some have a hot tub or claw-foot bathtub.
Facilities include a barbecue area, laundry and dry cleaning services. The tour desk can arrange local activities, such as Hawkes Bay wine tours.
Continental and cooked breakfasts can be delivered to the rooms. It is 10 minutes' walk to West Quay, offering many dining options.
At The Rocks Motor Lodge is 5 minutes’ drive from Napier Airport. Located opposite Westshore Beach on the Ahuriri Estuary, guests can try kayaking, windsurfing, swimming and sailing.

Econo Lodge Napier, Napier, New Zealand, HD Review

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The Econo Lodge Napier has air-conditioned accommodations just 165 ft from the beach, a short 5-minute drive from the downtown Art Deco district and just over half a mile from the West Quay Restaurant District. It provides free parking, free Wi-Fi, free newspapers and free late check-out.
The hotel is only 165 ft from Napier's only safe swimming beach. Access to roads to all surrounding wineries is 500 ft away.
The Napier Econo Lodge is next to the Ahuriri Estuary Wildlife Reserve & Walkways, which provides possibilities for kayaking, sailing and wonderful walks.

Flying Bluefin Tuna in Hawke's Bay

After an epic weekend wide of Napier in April 2017, we were an hour into the steam home when we came across this! Hundreds of big Bluefin smashing baitfish into the air and crashing all around the boat. Absolute Mayhem!

Ahuriri Valley Scenic Drive New Zealand

This New Zealand scenic drive video takes you on a journey up Ahuriri Valley to the Ben Avon wetlands from State Highway 8 via Birchwood Road. You'll see mountains, a river, tussock grasslands, and wetland scenery. This isn't quite Lord of the Rings scenery, but it comes close.

Albatross Motel

Located overlooking the scenic Ahuriri Wildlife Estuary and Boardwalk, the Albatross Motel is a short walk to a safe swimming beach, close to waterfront restaurants and cafes and 5km to the city centre, close to famous wineries and local attractions.

Basic fishing for kahawai

Kahawai fishing in Napier

Napier's cycle track

Travel from the port suburb of Ahuriri past the main container port onto Napier's beautiful Marine Parade along the cycle walk way.
Action Camera by William Kitt.

Ahuriri River Brown Trout

New Zealand Birds: Pied or Black-winged Stilt calling and feeding in coastal ponds at Miranda

Mohaka River Hookups

Quick clips of trout strikes while sight-fishing to wild trout on the Mohaka River in the central North Island of New Zealand.

Christian & Svet Feb 2013 fly fishing trip/South Island New Zealand (Video 4)

New adventure on Ahuriri Lagoons.

Catch and Release SNAPPER fishing on Napier reef

Good to see the smaller snapper stocks are up, all released.

New Zealand Birds: Paradise Shelduck male among Royal Spoonbill at Napier 08 Dec 2013

Marineland Motel Video

Our Napier accommodation is situated between a safe swimming beach and the swimable tidal Estuary of Westshore, Ahuriri. Marineland Motel complex is comprised of 23 professionally modernised and decorated ground floor, large, quiet & cosy units, a 2 storey, 3 bedroom luxury Apartment, all serviced daily.
Marineland Motel features large LCD televisions, SKY T.V, DVD players and secure off street parking. Our Westshore, Napier accommodation is within easy walking distance of stunning Ahuriri which is home to some of Napier's best bars & cafes and only a 5 minute drive into the Central City for great shopping, movies, galleries, museum,aquarium, Marine Parade - or feel free to relax and unwind in Marineland Motel's fully enclosed all weather heated salt swimming pool.