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Hawke's Bay is famous as New Zealand's wine country. Red
wines, gourmet restaurants, Maori festivals, and beaches that
span the coast from north to south make it a tourist attraction
the year round. The Art Deco architecture, concentrated in
the Napier town, is its trump card.
Tourist Attractions in Napier (Art Deco City)
Napier was almost flattened in the catastrophic earthquake
of 1931. Rebuilt in the 30's style of architecture, today
Napier not only showcases the architectural trends of the
time but also the resilience of Kiwis in times of devastation
and loss.
Art Deco in Napier
Tour on foot, by bus or coach and check out the cobbled streets
lined with heritage buildings designed in the Art Deco style
of architecture. Except for the fact that here you get to
see a different application of the style with pronounced use
of Moari motifs in its artwork.
Also visit the Spanish Mission, Stripped Classical, and Louis
Hay designed buildings on your tour to Napier, the art deco
city in Hawke's Bay, with Tours to New Zealand packages.
Other Tourist Attractions in Napier (Art Deco City)
Day trips to Cape Kidnappers' gannet colony, five vineyards
springing with gusto from the rich alluvial soil of the region,
Saturday Farmer's market, cafes and restaurants, antique shops
and trendy shopping districts make tours to Napier a wholesome
entertainment experience.
Activities in Tourist Attractions in Napier (Art Deco City)
From the less demanding activities such as sightseeing on
historical tours, art deco tours, trips to museums and gardens,
bird watching, fishing, relaxing in the spas and thermal pools,
dolphin watching, boar cruises, and wine tasting, to the more
challenging activities including diving, canoeing, kayaking,
cycling, mountain biking, caving and skydiving; the town of
Napier in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, is an ideal retreat for
holidaymakers.
How to Reach Napier (Art Deco City)
Hawke's Bay Domestic Airport connects Napier with Auckland,
Christchurch and Queenstown International Airports in New
Zealand.
Theme Highways
Besides guided tours, you can also tour Napier by road on
the theme highways viz. Thermal Explorer Highway, Pacific
Coast Highway and the Classic New Zealand Wine Trail.
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