Napier Trip Overview
Small group tour by minibus in air conditioned comfort with a friendly, knowledgeable local driver/guide to show you all the highlights of Napier and the surrounding areas.
This very popular tour with live commentary includes
• the world-famous Art Deco City of Napier
• fantastic scenery including Te Mata Peak
• treat yourself to some local wine or beer in picturesque gardens
• try locally-produced ice cream (seasonal)
• explore the visitor centre at the largest beekeeping business in the Southern
Hemisphere – try NZ’s unique Manuka honey and watch live bees at work.
• fascinating art gallery & sculpture garden
• traditional-style sweet shop
• Art Deco homes at Marewa, Napier’s Art Deco suburb
• Bluff Hill Lookout
• the historic fishing village of Ahuriri
Additional Info
Duration: 4 hours
Starts: Napier, New Zealand
Trip Category: Shore Excursions >> Ports of Call Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Napier, Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand
Small group tour by minibus in air conditioned comfort with a friendly, knowledgeable local driver/guide to show you all the highlights of Napier and the surrounding areas.
This very popular tour with live commentary includes
• the world-famous Art Deco City of Napier
• fantastic scenery including Te Mata Peak
• treat yourself to some local wine or beer in picturesque gardens
• try locally-produced ice cream (seasonal)
• explore the visitor centre at the largest beekeeping business in the Southern
Hemisphere – try NZ’s unique Manuka honey and watch live bees at work.
• fascinating art gallery & sculpture garden
• traditional-style sweet shop
• Art Deco homes at Marewa, Napier’s Art Deco suburb
• Bluff Hill Lookout
• the historic fishing village of Ahuriri
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Napier, Napier, Hawke’s Bay Region, North Island
Historic city centre – see and learn about the history of the 1931 Hawkes Bay earthquake and the subsequent rebuild of the entire city in the Art Deco style
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Bluff Hill Lookout, Bluff Hill, Napier New Zealand
Enjoy expansive views across Napier, the Hawkes Bay and the Port of Napier. Access is subject to weather and conditions prevailing on the day.
Duration: 15 minutes
Pass By: Napier, New Zealand
Drive through the historic fishing port of Ahuriri including the famous National Tobacco Company building.
Pass By: Marewa, Napier 4110, New Zealand
Cruise entire streets of lovely Art Deco homes built in the late 1940s – most retaining their Deco features to this day.
Stop At: Birdwoods Gallery, 298 Middle Road, Havelock North 4172 New Zealand
Enjoy a quiet stroll through the beautiful sculpture garden, explore the Olde Worlde sweet shop, the indoor art gallery or treat yourself to refreshments including locally made wines and beers in the indoor/outdoor dining area.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Te Mata Peak Road, Hastings 4130 New Zealand
Ascend to the highest point in Hawkes Bay that is reachable by road for fabulous 360 degree views of the surrounding area.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Arataki Honey Visitor Centre, 66 Arataki Road, Havelock North 4157 New Zealand
Visit the largest bee-keeping business in the Southern Hemisphere – learn about the world of the honey bee, how they live, their role in the food chain and taste some of the wonderful honey flavours they produce. Observe honeybees in large glass observation hives.
Duration: 20 minutes
