Napier is located on the eastern coast of New Zealand's North Island. Napier is celebrated for its stunning Art Deco architecture, world-class wine, picturesque landscapes, and vibrant cultural festivals.
Napier
Priced from $795pp
Duration: 3 days & 2 nights
Discover the world’s newest Great Wine Capital, the Hawke’s Bay, sitting along side the likes of Boudeaux, Napa Valley and South Australia and much more in this sunny region.
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Includes
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Napier airport transfer
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Return transfer to Mission Estate Winery
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Set dinner at Mission Estate Winery
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2 nights accommodation at 4-star Scenic Hotel Te Pania
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Guided Napier Tour exploring the famous Art Deco City
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Wine tasting at two award winning Hawkes Bay vineyards including lunch
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Transfer from hotel to airport
Regional Highlights
Art Deco & Architecture:
After a devastating earthquake in 1931, Napier was rebuilt in the Art Deco style, making it one of the best-preserved examples of Art Deco architecture in the world. The city offers guided walks and tours focusing on this unique architectural heritage.
Marine Parade
This waterfront promenade is a popular spot for locals and tourists alike. It features gardens, recreational areas, and stunning views of the Pacific Ocean. Marine Parade is also home to the National Aquarium of New Zealand, showcasing the country's diverse marine life.
Wine and Food
Napier is situated in the heart of the Hawke's Bay wine region, renowned for its vineyards producing award-winning wines, particularly Chardonnay and Syrah. Many vineyards offer tastings and tours, allowing visitors to experience the region's viticulture firsthand. The area also boasts excellent restaurants and gourmet food producers.
Cape Kidnappers
A short drive from Napier, Cape Kidnappers is known for its dramatic cliffs and the largest mainland gannet colony in the world.
Art & Culture
The city has a vibrant arts and culture scene, with galleries showcasing local and international artists. Napier hosts events like the Art Deco festival, celebrating its heritage with vintage car displays, fashion shows, and jazz performances.
Napier's blend of natural beauty, cultural heritage, and outdoor recreational opportunities, make it a vibrant destination for visitors to New Zealand.
Day 1
Auckland
Napier
Board a flight to Napier. Blessed with fertile soils and a warm, temperate climate, Hawke’s Bay is among New Zealand’s leading producers of wine and with an abundance of fresh produce, has some New Zealand’s best restaurants. From casual to fine dining, dégustation dinners or just a cheeky sweet treat, your guaranteed to find something your taste-buds will thank you for.
Nestled in the Taradale hills, this evening dine at Mission Estate, a multi-award-winning winery and an iconic New Zealand landmark located in the heart of Hawke’s Bay. Established in 1851 by French missionaries, it is New Zealand’s oldest winery and home to a heritage like no other. Beautiful by day and spectacular by night, the vista is unparalleled in Hawke’s Bay.
With only the freshest local produce used, the style of cuisine is contemporary fine dining with a European influence.
Styled to complement its remarkable waterfront location overlooking the Pacific Ocean, Scenic Hotel Te Pania offers sunlit perfectly appointed rooms with views and easy access to waterfront activities.
Stay: Scenic Hotel Te Pania
Day 2
Napier
Taste, discover and experience Hawke’s Bay with your guide.
Explore the famous Art Deco City, Napier and discover how the region recovered from the 1931 earthquake. Travel through the Gimblett Gravels on route to Birdwoods Gallery and wander through the expansive gardens and admire the art while enjoying Devonshire Tea.
Visit two Hawke’s Bay award-winning vineyards for wine tastings, then head off the beaten track and drive through the stunning Tuki Tuki River Valley, passing by beautiful rural homesteads, orchards and vineyards on your return to Napier.
Stay: Scenic Hotel Te Pania
Day 3
Napier
Depart
If you have time, explore an exciting vintage shopping scene, ideal for those who love a good fossick around antiques and curios stores. The flat landscape makes for easy wandering to take in the City’s sights, shops, cafés and history.
Your Accommodation
Quality 4-star Napier accommodation
Boasting design awards for its style, Scenic Hotel Te Pania presents the best of the Bay with genuine Kiwi hospitality in contemporary and superior surroundings amidst a spectacular city setting. Perfectly appointed rooms allow visitors to take in the views of the Hawke’s Bay and beyond and make accessing the waterfront and city attractions a breeze.
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