Following a destructive 1931 earthquake, Napier rebuilt itself into the art decoinspired enclave that you see today. There is no limit to this town’s kooky, cool style.
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Ascend Bluff Hill For a walk to get your blood pumping, Bluff Hill Lookout is a steep 35-minute walk from the city centre, but the puff is worth it for glorious vistas over the port.
Wine tasting… with eggs! Marvel at the giant-sized fermenters at The Urban Winery. Home to Tony Bish Wines, his cellar, located in the National Tobacco Company art deco building (known as the ‘Rothmans’ building) harbours huge eggshaped wine barrels made from concrete and French oak.
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Admire art deco
Best experiences
in Napier
Almost as plentiful as the wine is Napier’s art deco scene – don’t miss the iconic T & G building with its copper clock and the Central Fire Station Bistro, a fabulous restaurant named after the magnificent art deco building in which it is housed. For something truly unique, book a guided tour around town in a striking 1930s classic car.
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