Napier is a city on the North Island of New Zealand, the center of the Hawke's Bay region.
It is located on the southern shore of Hawke Bay. The city’s population is 57 240
people (2013). In the language of the country’s indigenous Māori people, the city is called
Ahuriri.
Napier plays the role of one of the country’s agricultural centers, as
it is precisely from here that the transport of the fruit harvest of the Hawke's Bay province goes and,
of course, the region’s famous wines. Napier is also considered the capital
of New Zealand’s wool industry. Napier has also long acquired significance
from the standpoint of being very interesting in terms of architectural and historical perspective.
Like most of the large New Zealand cities, Napier was founded in the 19th
century, though Māori settlements existed in this area long before the arrival
of Europeans. The city developed gradually, but the earthquake that occurred in 1931 in the bay
of Hawke destroyed the city, killing 256 people and exposing part
of the seabed, which is now part of the city. After the earthquake, the center
of Napier was rebuilt in the Art Deco style popular at the time in the West, which,
for example, was thriving then in New York. According to many, the central part
of beachy Napier is in many ways similar to South Beach in Miami. In 2007 the
central part of the city was nominated for UNESCO World Heritage status, which made it
New Zealand’s first cultural site to receive such an honor.
In fact, it is precisely Napier’s historical center that is the main goal
for the tourists who come here. Built during the Great Depression, this part
of the city captivates with its elegance and refinement, turning walks
through the beach city into a true pleasure.
Climate
The climate in the city is warm and relatively dry, due to its location
on the eastern coast of the North Island. Tropical cyclones are not uncommon here,
arriving in the bay from the Pacific Ocean. In summer,
thunderstorms with hail are often the case.
The average temperature in the summer months is - +5 °C, the average temperature in the winter
months is - +15 °C.
Napier, New Zealand
Art Deco architecture
Hawke’s Bay Express Train
Church Road Winery
Wai-O-Tapu Geothermal Valley
Location on the map
Sights
Art Deco architecture
Napier is an amazing city. The only one in the world, it is a showcase of almost pure Art Deco in architecture. However, the history that gave the city this appearance is quite tragic. The powerful earthquake of 1931 practically erased it from the face of the earth, and 260 people died. The city center was completely destroyed. Reconstruction began almost immediately and took only two years, and since Art Deco was popular around the world at that time, it found its way into all newly built buildings. The local architect, Louis Hay, also used traditional Māori art motifs in the construction, giving Napier its unique look.
What to see
Waiaotapu Geyser Valley
This is one of the strangest and most amazing places in the country, known as the
“thermal miracle”. A valley full of geysers, hot springs and bubbling
mud springs of incredible colors-from greenish-yellow to bright orange.
Main attractions: the Lady Knox geyser, which erupts regularly, and
the Champagne Pool-a 900-year-old hot spring with a high concentration of
semi-metal compounds that give the “shores” an orange tint.
Hawke’s Bay Express train
Hawke’s Bay Express is a unique retro train in an Art Deco style. All its carriages boast a luxurious first-class look, with velvet seats, tall windows, heavy curtains with tassels, and 14 separate doors for convenient boarding. A train ride will be a great pleasure not only for adults, but also for the city’s little guests. The train will pass along the waterfront, through the city center, and by the most famous architectural landmarks, and finally it will climb up to Bluff Hill, where you can enjoy a beautiful panoramic view of the city and its surroundings.
Recommended excursions
Church Road Winery
Napier is the center of the wine region. And the wines here are excellent!
An excursion to one of Napier’s most top-class wineries, Church Road Winery
- is a wonderful opportunity to learn many interesting facts about winemaking,
taste the most exquisite varieties, and buy a couple of bottles
from among the ones you liked the most. Church Road Winery was founded in 1897 and
is considered one of the oldest wine estates.
For a more detailed list of excursions and their prices, you can
review it after booking your cruise in your “Customer Personal Account”.
14.01.2027 · 11 nightsPort of departure:
Sydney, Australia
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Sydney, Australia, Milford Sound, New Zealand, Doubtful Sound, Dusky Sound Fjord, New Zealand, Dunedin, New Zealand, Wellington, New Zealand, Picton, New Zealand, Napier, New Zealand, Tauranga, New Zealand, Bay of Islands, New Zealand, Auckland, New Zealand
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UAH 513,652$11,166€9,878
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25.01.2027 · 12 nightsPort of departure:
Auckland, New Zealand
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01.02.2027 · 11 nightsPort of departure:
Sydney, Australia
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UAH 163,399$3,552€3,142
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UAH 238,839$5,192€4,593
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18.02.2027 · 12 nightsPort of departure:
Sydney, Australia
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UAH 188,663$4,101€3,628
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UAH 272,383$5,921€5,238
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20.03.2027 · 12 nightsPort of departure:
Auckland, New Zealand
All inclusive
Auckland, New Zealand, Tauranga, New Zealand, Napier, New Zealand, Timaru, Dunedin, New Zealand, Dusky Sound Fjord, New Zealand, Milford Sound, New Zealand, Melbourne, Australia, Burnie, Tasmania, Eden, Australia, Sydney, Australia
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UAH 220,948$4,803€4,249
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04.01.2028 · 115 nightsPort of departure:
Civitavecchia, Italy
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