Activities & Tours
We are very happy to help you plan your stay in Napier to ensure you get the best from the time you have – there is so much to see and do, make sure you plan enough days with us! Here are some suggestions:
The Art Deco Walking Tour
1 to 2 hours long (depending on the tour chosen) around the famous Art Deco town centre . Tours take place at 10.00 a.m. 2.00 p.m. and 5.00 p.m. |
Art Deco By Vintage Car
Alternatively you can choose to be chauffeur driven in luxury in a vintage vehicle of the era. |
Winery Tour
A half day or full day winery tour with a dedicated tour company - they are very informative and good value and excellent if you prefer not to drink and drive (tastings are quite generous!). |
Cape Kidnappers
A visit to Cape Kidnappers famous Gannet colony – you may travel either along the beach or overland. |
Arts Tour
If you are interested in the vibrant Hawkes Bay Arts Scene there is a very good personalised Arts and Scenic Tour guided by an artist herself by car - this is personalised to your personal preferences (painting/pottery/interior design/jewellery design/sculpture etc). |
Maori Culture Tour
An introduction to Maori culture and traditions at Waimarama with a knowledgeable guide on a half day tour. |
Cycling Tour
Cycling along the great cycle trails in Hawkes Bay are a great way to see the area. Trails through the countryside, along the coast and through the vineyards. |
Te Mata Peak
Visiting Te Mata Peak just outside Havelock North is a must for all visitors. At the top of the national park it provides spectacular views over the whole of Hawkes Bay. |
Golf
Golf -for the golfing enthusiast there are several excellent golf courses in the area including the world class Cape Kidnappers – a prestigious golf course in a stunning location. |
Fishing
Trout Fishing and Fly Fishing tours. |
Paragliding
Paragliding from Te Mata Peak. |
Chocolate Factory
The Silky Oak Chocolate factory for the connoisseur of fine chocolate |
Activity Tours
River kayaking, bush and farm walks, gardens, horse treks, jet boating and rafting |
Honey Factory
Arataki Honey -for an interesting visit and shop. |
Farmers Market
Weekend Farmers Markets in Hastings and Napier |
Napier Yearly Weather
Napier enjoys some of the highest sunshine hours (over 1300 per year) in the whole of New Zealand and has a warm, relatively dry Mediterranean climate with average highs in January of 24.4C (76F) and average lows in July of 14.1C (57F).
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