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
  • Esk Valley Lodge B&B
  • 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
  • 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
  • Discover the exciting world above & below the water at the National Aquarium of New Zealand
  • 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