Napier
Napier - Home to more than 30 of the country's
vineyards, this prosperous wine-producing region boasts an average
of 2245 hours of sunshine annually. Cabernet sauvignon, gewurztraminer,
chardonnay, merlot, pinot noir and sauvignon blanc are among
the many varieties produced. The twin cities of Napier and Hastings
are the main centres, with Napier famous for its art deco architecture.
The city was virtually destroyed during the 1931 earthquake
and rebuilt in the Art Deco and Spanish Mission styles. The
3km Marine Parade is a popular place to enjoy a stroll along
the city's waterfront. The region enjoys a lively arts scene,
with many art galleries and craft studios, while the annual
festival, Harvest Hawke's Bay, celebrates the region's world-class
wine and food.
Local Places of Interest, Activities and Tours of the Surrounding
Areas
Wine enthusiasts tour: Enjoy the expertise
of local winemakers – visit several 'boutique' wineries.
Travel the 'Western Plains Wine Route' and the East to the Havelock
North wineries. Hawke's Bay produces some of New Zealand's best
red and white wines and is probably most noted for its Merlot
and Cabernet Savignon.
Gannet Colony: Cape Kidnappers is the largest
and most accessible mainland Gannet Colony in the world. You
will se these amazing birds nesting, preening, flying and performing
the fascinating recognition ritual 'Dance of the Gannets'. Travel
in air-conditioned 4wd vehicles over the hill country of Cape
Kidnappers Station. Stretch your legs at the brink of a cliff
100 metres above the beach and view the Hawke's Bay out to the
Mahia Peninsula. No walking is required.
 Art
Deco: Napier is known as the Art Deco City. Walking
tours, most conducted by the Art Deco Trust, operate daily and
leave from the Marine Parade and proceed through Napier's Art
Deco Quarter and a stylish retail shop. Delight in the decorative
and colourful buildings – Napier is famous for its Jazz
age architecture.
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