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Napier, New Zealand

Visit Napier, New Zealand

Visit Napier, New Zealand

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Hawke's Bay is a large and diverse province, famous for its fine wines, sunshine and pristine coastline. Napier is the principal center, and has a fine coastal position on the sweeping bay.

The town is most famous for its architecture, rebuilt after an earthquake in 1931 in Art Deco style, characterized by the use of symbols of the machine, power, speed, flight, freedom, liberation and newness — in short, by symbols which represent the optimism and confidence of the 1920s and 1930s.

Around Napier

Hawke's Bay, New ZealandSome of the region's top wineries are only a short distance from the city and can easily be explored by car, on foot or with a tour. South of Napier is Cape Kidnappers, which is home to 15,000 yellow headed gannets.

The scenery is very impressive and at low tide you can walk along the beach to the colony.

Also within the Hawke's Bay region are the interesting towns of Hastings and Havelock North, the former a center for agriculture and Spanish Mission-style architecture, and the latter known for its gardens, backed against the impressive Te Mata Peak.

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Suggested itineraries featuring Napier

Our itineraries will give you suggestions for what is possible when you travel in Napier, and they showcase routes we know work particularly well. Treat them as inspiration, because your trip will be created uniquely by one of our specialists.

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    • Hawke's Bay gannets
      Hawke's Bay gannets
    • Hawke's Bay, New Zealand
      Hawke's Bay, New Zealand
    • Barrel room in Hawke's Bay
      Barrel room in Hawke's Bay
    • Napier's Art Deco Architecture
      Napier's Art Deco Architecture
    • Autumn vineyard, Hawke's Bay
      Autumn vineyard, Hawke's Bay
    • Napier and Hawke's Bay, New Zealand
      Napier and Hawke's Bay, New Zealand
    • Napier and Hawke's Bay, New Zealand
      Napier and Hawke's Bay, New Zealand
    • Art Deco architecture, Napier
      Art Deco architecture, Napier

    Accommodation choices for Napier

    We’ve selected a range of accommodation options for when you visit Napier. Our choices usually come recommended for their character, facilities and service or location. Our specialists always aim to suggest properties that match your preferences.

    Ideas for experiencing Napier

    Our specialists seek out authentic ways to get to know the places that could feature in your trip. These activities reflect some of the experiences they've most enjoyed while visiting Napier, and which use the best local guides.

    • On Yer Bike Winery Tour
      On Yer Bike winery tour, Hawke's Bay

      On Yer Bike Winery Tour

      On Yer Bike Winery Tour

      Hawke's Bay is beautiful and most importantly flat, which makes it perfect cycling terrain. All bikes are professionally maintained and as well as safety helmets come with baskets or backpacks and visibility flags.

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