Napier
The art deco capital of New Zealand, Napier has the most complete collection of Art Deco buildings in the world. It’s also home to many fine wineries & vineyards.
PROXIMITY
- 5¼ hour drive or 1 hour flight from Auckland
- 4¼ hour drive or 1 hour flight from Wellington
- Napier is within a 2 hour drive of Taupo
STAY
- From luxury lodges & art deco hotels to motels and B+B’s, Napier is sure to have a suitable option for you. Some of our favourite places to stay include:
- Art Deco Masonic Hotel
- Scenic Hotel Te Pania
- The Crown Hotel
- Bella Vista Napier
- Swiss-Belboutique Napier
- Rosewood Cape Kidnappers
SEE + DO
- Some amazing experiences await in Napier! Below are just a few of the many activities to enjoy while staying in the region.
- Jump onboard a vintage car for an Art Deco guided tour
- Enjoy a self guided wine tour by bike
- Visit “ Birdwoods “ in Havelock North. Great café & food with gallery & large sculptured grounds
- Discover the exciting world above & below the water at the National Aquarium of New Zealand
- Check out NZ’s largest honey business, Arataki Honey Centre
- Discover the truth behind walls at NZ’s oldest prison
- Meander through the Urban Farmers Market
- Hop onboard NZ’s largest scale model train for a journey through the English country side at Trainworld
- Challenge your golf skills at Cape Kidnappers
- Get a comprehensive intro to Hawke’s Bay on a self guided cycling tour starting off from the historic port area of Ahuriri and passing through Napier’s Art Deco buildings, inland riverbanks, pretty countryside, wineries, and a wildlife reserve