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15 Reviews Marine Parade, as the name suggests, runs along the sea front. The area is very nice. The fountain here, we only saw in the day time, but at night it is lit, I think in different colours. THE NEW...
13 Reviews There are a lot of coastal wineries next to Cape Kidnappers, Elephant Hill, Clearview, Te Awanga Estate, and Beach House Winery. There's a good range from modest to not so, we had a fantastic day...
6 Reviews From Napier, head to Hastings, then Havelock North, and follow the signs to Te Mata Peak, about 30k's. The Peak, is 400 metres above sea level, and was named after a Maori Chief Ta Mata O Rongokako,...
4 Reviews We visited the Napier Museum for its Earthquake exhibits although there were other interesting exhibits on display too. The museum also has a gift shop with New Zealand and Napier specific souvenirs...
6 Reviews I actually stumbled unwittingly upon this bronze in the seaside park though I have to admit I did suspect it had some significance. Now considered one of New Zealand's national treasures, the statue...
balhannah Says: Continuing on our scenic drive, a big surprise was seeing the extremely high Mohaka River Viaduct.This is the highest railway viaduct in Australasia, standing...
balhannah Says: Travelling time is about 45 mins either way, from either Gisborne or Wairoa, for a safe comfortable journey.Tiniroto road was a scenic option of reaching...
balhannah Says: Te Reinga Falls were raging because of recent rain! A few minutes walk from the carpark and picnic area takes you to the lookout to view the spectacular 35...
balhannah Says: On State Highway 5, we came across this beautiful, small, chuch, made prettier with the autumn leaves.I had to stop and have a look....It was dedicated in 1920,...
balhannah Says: Hawkes Bay Opera house is a beautiful old building built in Spanish Mission The Opera House has a reputation for being one of the best lyric theatres of its...
balhannah Says: Hawkes Bay is home to over 70 vineyards, and is New Zealands oldest wine region. It was stunning, as the Autumn leaves in this area were at their best, a nice...
balhannah Says: The lovely Clive Square we came across by accident. It was hard to believe, that years ago, cricket and football matches were played here. In 1886, the square...
WALK AND SEE THE ART DECO SHAPES
balhannah Says: ART DECO, originated in Europe from 1920 - 1940, a form that expressed all the vigor and optimism of the roaring twenties, and the idealism and escapism of the...
ART DECO PRAIRIE STYLE BUILDINGS
balhannah Says: This is another Art Deco style of which we saw on our walk around Napier.The photo, showing the style, is of the original Napier Central Fire Station. It was...
balhannah Says: On our drive from Taupo to Napier we came across the Waipunga Falls that are located on the Waipunga River near Tarawera. Its worth stopping and having a look...
elpariente Says: De los vinos de Nueva Zelanda habría mucho que hablar , pues creo que han alcanzado un nivel de calidad excelente A pesar de ver cantidad de viñedos y bodegas...
elpariente Says: Los frisos están influenciados por temas decorativos como : * Los rayos a la salida del sol - que representa el amanecer de una nueva era moderna. * La forma...
Pasear y disfrutar / Walk and enjoy
elpariente Says: Por el centro de Napier pasear es una auténtica diversión pues a cada paso encuentras un edificio , todos con no más de dos alturas como máximo , decorado con...
pedroswift Says: In my opinion a guided walk is a must during your visit to Napier. There is nothing better than hearing from someone who has a passionate interest in the...
balhannah Says: This hilltop was originally occupied by the Army during World War 2. Its a great vantage point for views over Hawkes Bay, from Mahia Peninsula to Cape...
iandsmith Says: Dame Edna Everidge may well welcome them but they have been a living catastrophe in New Zealand. What works in Australia has been a disaster over here. With no...
iandsmith Says: Hawkes Bay is a noted wine growing area in New Zealand, more for reds than whites. We managed to visit a couple, Te Awa, where we ate lunch and Esk, which was...
iandsmith Says: Loved the museum, especially the facade with the monster climbing over the top (pics 1 & 2), but it was but one of a few oddities scattered around the town,...
iandsmith Says: Not sure what was used to sculpt these recently removed trees from the local golf course (note how I chipped in with the opening) but they certainly caught my...
iandsmith Says: Among the pre-earthquake survivors are the pillared Public Trust Building, built in 1922, and a lovely row of colourfully-painted colonial houses known as the...
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5 Reviews and 113 Opinions very nice staff...very hospitable and friendly...got some complimentary pens....strategically placed...
2 Reviews and 78 Opinions I stayed here with three friends during a long weekend get-away to Napier and the Hawkes Bay region...
1 Review and 76 Opinions Lovely art deco hotel with good food with sea view.
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The Craggy Range Winery is a contemporary vineyard. It is housed in very modern facilities with a 5 star restaurant - Terroir - attached to it. Tasting is...
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Q: Hi, I will be in staying in Auckland during the RWC and have tickets to a game in Napier. It seems no trains go to Napier, and as...
A: take the bus or one of the shuttles - I'm guessing you aren't from NZ... it's about 5 hours driving and their is a significant mismatch between driver skills and road...
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Napier, Art Deco architecture capital of the world
Some new pages will be shortly added, after our 2nd visit to Napier in November 2009 (not too many new photos, as the weather was a bit grey). What can I say about Napier? It's a marvellous city,......
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Located on the southwest shores of Hawkes Bay, NZ, Napier enjoys a sunny Mediterranean-like climate and settled weather, allowing for fruit-growing, vineyards, and tourism. A devastating earthquake in...
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Located in Hawkes Bay, Napier was rebuilt in the Art Deco style in the 1930"s after an earthquake and fires demolished it. About 250 people died. The fertile valleys surrounding the city are used...
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We do like Napier very much and for us it is one of the most prettiest towns in New Zealand. It is almost unbelievable the city was completely destroyed by an earth quake in 1931. Most interesting......
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Art Deco capital of New Zealand
Napier is a small city on the east coast of New Zealand. It is the main centre for the Hawkes Bay Region. The city is famous for its Art Deco architecture, which is a result of a rather tragic event....
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