Contact or find us in Napier, Hawkes Bay

McHardy Lodge is nestled in a quiet residential cul de sac on Napier Hill, just a short drive from the restaurants and Art Deco centre of Napier city and Ahuriri and within walking distance for those visitors who are feeling slightly more energetic! 
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Within 5 minutes walking distance are the famous Napier Botanical Gardens for the enjoyment of New Zealand’s horticultural delights.
 
Marine Parade and the famous Art Deco city centre with its numerous attractions are only a few minutes' drive away or 20 minute walk.  Hot spa pools, the beach, and the National Aquarium of New Zealand are all within easy reach.

A 15 minute drive will take you to the many famous Hawkes Bay  wineries and the beautiful scenery surrounding  them . 
 
For a more relaxing time, the views of the blue South Pacific Ocean and the Kaweka Ranges are outstanding from the gardens and poolside verandas.

Lodge owner: Yvonne Johnstone
Address: 11 Bracken Street, Hospital Hill, Napier, 4110
Phone: +64 6 835 0605
Mobile: +64 221 256 920
Email: [email protected]
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Transport Links

​Napier airport is a 10 minute drive and we will be happy to arrange self-drive or chauffeured transport to and from McHardy Lodge and during your visit.

Getting To Napier

Regular flights operate from North and South Island centres to Napier Airport. It's approximately a 1 hour flight from Auckland or Wellington and 1.5 hours from Christchurch. ​

Driving Directions

  • Arriving in Napier from the North or the Airport (turn right at exit), follow State Highway 50a until you reach the first roundabout. Turn left into Prebensen Drive.
  •  Continue driving until you reach the second roundabout and go straight ahead into Hyderabad Road. Keeping the base of Napier Hill on your immediate left, carry on until you come into Carlyle Street - through a 'Give Way' sign at the left of the traffic lights.
  •  The second turn on the left is Chaucer Road (South), which turns sharply up the hill about half way up. Continue up this steep rise to the top. Turn left into Napier Terrace and then immediately right again into the continuation of Chaucer Road (North).
  •  First on the right is George Street and Bracken Street is first on the right. You will see McHardy Lodge on the left.
  •  Arriving from the South, follow the Northern Expressway (State Highway 50a) into the outskirts of Napier. Turn right into Prebensen Drive at the second large roundabout. Continue from * above.

Driving times and distances to Hawke's Bay:
 From Auckland - 5.5 hours (460km) 
From Rotorua - 4 hours (220km) 
From Taupo - 2 hours (145km) 
From Wellington - 4.5 hours (305km) ​