Napier Overview

Overview

If the visitor is interested in architecture then they will be excited by the multitude of Art Deco buildings. The reason for the high concentration of this particualr style was that in 1931 when an earthquake struck many of the brick buildings collapsed. After a tour then one of the many water-based activities could be taken advantage of.

A great climate with day upon day of sunshine makes Napier a year-round tourist destination and you will quickly feel relaxed as you wander through the streets amongst the splendour of the Art Deco buildings.

Napier oozes fun and adventure and a visit to the attractions of Marine Parade is a must. Marine Parade overlooks the Pacific Ocean and out towards Cape Kidnappers, home to the world�s largest mainland gannet colony. A full day can be taken visiting Ocean Spa hot pools and swimming complex, the Hawke�s Bay Museum, the National Aquarium of New Zealand, or get splashed by the dolphins and seals at Marineland of New Zealand.

A landmark of Napier is Bluff Hill, which is home for many Napier residents and provides views of the town beaches of Perfume Point and Westshore, past the newly upgraded airport and out towards Whirinaki. Bluff Hill also overlooks the Port of Napier, one of New Zealand�s busiest ports, transporting timber, local fruit and meat products to worldwide destinations. Over summer luxury cruise liners berth.

Napier has accommodation to fit all budgets from boutique hotels, holiday homes, backpacker lodges, hotels, motels, holiday parks and homestays. For the shopper there are antique shops, art galleries, and studios of potters, wood turners and craftsman.

After a long day taking in the sights, revitalize yourself by sampling some of Hawke�s Bay�s award winning wines and fresh Bay produce from one of the many restaurant, café and winery menus.

Part or or all of this text stems from the original article at: Hawke's Bay Tourism