"Napier" Top 5 Page for this destination Napier by TomorrowsAngel

Napier Travel Guide: 198 reviews and 522 photos

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 1931 leveled most of the city which was rebuilt in the then fashionable Art Deco style. Napier is now considered the Art Deco Capital of the world.

marine parade waterfront view

There are world class attractions including Cape Kidnappers - the only mainland gannet colony, the Marine Parade which includes Marineland of New Zealand (our national aquarium), vineyards with award winning wines, and special events such as the Mission Concert, Harvest Hawkes Bay weekend, and the annual Napier Art Deco weekend.
Tourism is a major part of the local economy and the city is filled with places to stay, things to do, and friendly people with a friendly attitude to make a visit special.

soak carpark mural

For the active there is every other outdoor adventure you can imagine from jet-boating between wineries, hot air ballooning, surfing, caving, paragliding, sailing, windsurfing or fishing for trout the size most people only dream about.
Industries also play a part in Napier's success with several major companies located here, including the Ravensdown Fertilizer works at Awatoto, the Pan-Pac Pulp and Paper Mill 10km north of Napier.
Napier is linked to the outside world by highways (South, North, and West), a rail freight link south to Palmerston North, a modern port at the foot of Bluff Hill, and a modern airport with daily flights to other major New Zealand cities.

Last visit to Napier: Dec 2003
Intro Written Jan 7, 2004
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Reviews (17)

Seafood #2 Restaurants (4)

Located on Marine, opposite the sea, the distinction blue restaurant stands out on the street. Inside, decor is mainly... more travel advice

Morning Tea Restaurants (4)

We walked down Marine Parade, and came to Ravish where we stopped for a wee rest and some refreshments. It was only... more travel advice

view from the Parade out to sea - Napier

Marine Parade Things to Do (6)

Marine Parade is worth the walk down and back again. Lots of gardens, fountains, memorials and scullptures line both... more travel advice

Globe Gallery Things to Do (6)

Airy spaces and soft light cloak the wooden floors of Globe. The austere decor leaves the eye free to focus on the NZ... more travel advice

Sports & Outdoors (5)
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Hotels (1)
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Shopping (1)
Art Deco
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gastronomique Jun 28, 2008 at 6:40 PM

New owners have made Pacifica a premier dining spot in NZ. Ultra fresh food with french feel & daring flavour combinations were reminiscent of our best dining experiences in Europe. An absolute gem. Dined here twice in a week & menu does change nightly.
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VdV Oct 1, 2004 at 10:43 PM

Great Napier page with extremely helpful tips. Napier and Hawkes Bay is on my travel itinerary for 2005. Your well-written tips will come in handy!
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NZ_gurl Jul 29, 2004 at 9:33 PM

Great page Angel!! Good info, couldnt have told it better myself!! =) Hope you liked my town!! =D
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Kate-Me May 6, 2004 at 6:58 PM

Great page & pics to bring back nice memories! Greetings from a 1/2 Kiwi!
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pepples46 Mar 29, 2004 at 6:34 PM

didn't know you had such a beautiful Napier page Angel ^..^ just stumble into it ......wonderful, good stuff