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Napier is an Art Deco seaside city on New Zealand's Hawke's Bay, rebuilt after the 1931 earthquake and close to vineyards and a famous gannet colony.

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Napier was flattened by an earthquake in 1931, and the town was rebuilt in the styles of the day, giving it a rare concentration of Art Deco and Spanish Mission buildings. Walking tours pass pastel shopfronts with zigzag and sunburst motifs, and every February the city dresses in 1930s clothes for the Art Deco Weekend. Marine Parade runs along the shingle beach, with gardens, an aquarium and a bronze statue of Pania of the Reef.

Bluff Hill gives a view over the port and the curve of Hawke's Bay. The wine region around Napier and Hastings grows Chardonnay, Merlot and Syrah, and cycle trails run through vineyards and orchards. At Cape Kidnappers, south of Napier, one of the largest mainland gannet colonies nests on clifftops. Te Mata Peak, near Havelock North, looks over the plains.

Hawke's Bay's orchards and farms supply apricots, apples, lamb and fresh seafood, and weekend markets in Hastings sell produce, while wineries serve long lunches. It is one of New Zealand's sunniest regions, with warm, dry summers and mild, crisp winters.

  • Free cancellation on 95% of experiences
  • 4.7 across the top 19

Top experiences in Napier

Day trips from Napier

14

Guided tours in Napier

26

Food and drink experiences in Napier

17

Shore excursions from Napier

14

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Questions about Napier

What is there to do in Napier?
We list 62 experiences in Napier. The largest groups are day trips (14), city tours (7).
What is the most popular experience in Napier?
By number of traveller reviews it is "Top-Rated Hawke’s Bay Wine Tour - Small Group", rated 4.9 out of 5 from 283 reviews.
How long do tours and tickets in Napier take?
The typical experience in Napier lasts about 4 hours; the middle half run between 3.5 hours and 5 hours.
Can I cancel a booking in Napier?
The operator lists free cancellation on 95% of the 62 experiences we hold for Napier. The cut-off differs by experience and is shown on each product page before you choose a date.

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