Napier Tours

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A great way to see Napier and the surrounding region is to take a tour. The range of tours available around the country is as varied as the country itself, and you’re bound to be led by a friendly and knowledgeable guide and learn things that you wouldn’t normally find out. Around the country, wildlife enthusiasts can take tours to see our array of accessible wildlife, from marine life to birds and even glowworms. There are historical tours to explore this country’s fascinating history, cultural tours to get up close to the Maori culture, art and craft tours for the creative, and food and wine tours to sample the country’s gourmet delights. Cycling, kayaking and walking tours show off the country’s amazing scenery while providing a bit of exercise, whereas boat cruises show off our coastlines and lakes, and there are plenty of sightseeing tours that take in a bit of everything!

Napier: Napier is Hawke’s Bay’s port and New Zealand's art deco city, which was rebuilt in this style in the 1930s after a devastating earthquake. The city is proud of its art deco buildings. Visit the museum to appreciate the architecture of Napier’s art deco heritage. There are guided walking and driving tours and an Art Deco Weekend is held on the third weekend in February. Events include private house tours, an antique fair, café crawl, jazz and vintage cars. The surrounding horticultural and winemaking region is a fertile market gardening area, while further out the rolling country is used for sheep farming. The annual Harvest Hawke’s Bay wine and food festival is held in the first weekend of February every year. The Heritage Trails can also be walked or driven. Other features of the city include the botanic gardens, the sunken garden, Tiffen Park, and the Kennedy Park rose gardens. Napier also boasts an Art and Craft Trail and Antique Trail. Swim with dolphins and visit the National Aquarium of New Zealand and the Ocean Spa pool complex, both on Marine Parade. Possum World is a unique experience, as is dining at Mussel Boys.