Napier

Discovering Napier, New Zealand:

This is a place that has managed to magically preserve the historical appearance, breathtaking landscape and delicious food that people would love to try when visiting a rather different New Zealand itself.

The Art Deco City and Cultural Tours

Napier’s special architectural design is as a result of an earthquake that happened in 1931 and as a result of which the city was rebuilt with an Art Deco style. This rich history is represented in the Napier Art Deco Trust, which provides tourists with guided tours to the scrupulously restored buildings, and acquaints them with the intricate stencilling and symbolism of the Art Deco architectural style. Everything is built as if it were part of an ensemble of tropical Art Deco, the pastel colors of the Cuban buildings and the geometric shapes making for a truly delightful atmosphere when wandering down the streets.

In February the city puts on a Vintage Transport Festival and Art Deco Weekend with parades of older cars, music and theatrical productions. This popular community-centred festivity helps people to feel closer to their city and country as well as compel them to look into the historical experiences and interact with them in a positive way.

Tourism – Nature and Recreation

Apart from the architectural beauty, Napier has something more to offer in terms of geographical endowment majoring in shoot and beautiful scenes. The region around Hawke’s Bay has much reputation due to the wine-growers and fruit gardens which give the wine tasters a envious location for a vineyard and orchard paradise. The Hawke’s Bay Wine Trail encourages visitor to wander through an array of wineries and enjoy tasting sensation winning wines, most popular of which are Syrah and Chardonnay wines. Some wineries also have built in restaurants that use local ingredients to allow guest experience the best of culinary delights.

As the region is mostly rocky and situated next to the sea it provides numerous possibilities for fans of outdoor activities. Marine parade is ideal for walking or cycling alongside the beach and watching the pacific ocean. Laundry lovers could take a bath in Napier Beach where sun bathing, swimming, surfing and volley ball social activities could be enjoyed.

Local Specialties

Napier food offering is a demonstrant of the region’s abundance, there are numerous dining establishments in the city and they offer freshest farm to table dining. Coffee and tea shops as well as restaurants and fine dining venues offer cuisine from the region’s local specialty. The Napier Farmers’ Market will be of interest to food lovers and allows to taste fresh new foods, purchase local products and home cooked meals. Sourcing from local vendors makes people have ownership of their surroundings and the land.

This beach paradise is a must cider since it represents history, culture and ecological systems that captivate every traveler. When it is time to go – you will be amazed at these treasures that are found in Napier, and this will leave you with some great memories that you will never forget.