NAPIER IN HAWKES BAY

Looking for some offbeat places to visit in New Zealand then you must visit Napier in Hawke’s Bay. While the whole of New Zealand is renowned for its natural beauty, Napier seems like an oddball because it’s primarily famous for its architecture. The next famous art deco city after Miami, Napier is dotted with many attractive streets and tourist attractions.

Miami’s and Napier’s architecture fall in the same line because they both are famous for being art deco cities. Napier is renowned for having street after street boasting stunning beauty. Take a 2-hour walking tour to get enlightened about Napier’s pre and post-earthquake buildings. Nature lovers would really enjoy a visit to the National Aquarium of New Zealand because it is home to more than 100+ rare aquatic and marine animals that are found only in New Zealand. Bluff hill is renowned to be the most prominent attraction in Napier because it is home to a memorial for soldiers and at the same time, you can marvel at the spectacular views of Port of Napier and Napier city. Then there’s the Napier prison which is touted to be the scariest, funniest and spookiest attraction in the whole of New Zealand. It gives you an opportunity to unravel the old tales of New Zealand’s oldest prison.

Highlights

• Take a guided tour to learn more about the architecture of Napier – the main reason why it is renowned across the globe.
• Check out other landmarks of the city including the likes of the National Aquarium of New Zealand, Bluff Hill and the Napier prison.
• Looking for some adventurous and fun-filled time? Head over to the Mohaka river for an amazing whitewater rafting experience.
• Hiking enthusiasts should definitely check out Te Mata peak which is at a towering height of 399 metres, which also offers biking and walking trails.