10 Outdoor Activities in Napier That You Shouldn't Miss

July 11, 2021 Mollie Coke

If you like Art Deco architecture, you must visit Napier. The town was completely destroyed by an earthquake in 1931, then completely rebuilt in gorgeous Art Deco style. A number of local wineries also offer tours and tastings.
Restaurants in Napier

1. Prinsy's Tours Hawkes Bay

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Prinsy's Tours Hawkes Bay

SOAK IN THE STORIES. From luxury, private tours to group bookings, our passionate local guides offer a fun and flexible way to experience the rural gems of Hawke's Bay. A Prinsy's Tour will take you that little bit closer to the heart of Hawke's Bay' with an unforgettable wine tour experience. Whether it's an education on our wines, a day's fishing on our finest trout rivers, or even an intriguing insight into rural New Zealand, you'll be sure to have a memorable time. Choose from set driving itineraries or talk to us about making your tour more personal to you. - We combine intimate local knowledge with genuine hospitality to ensure you have a great day out. - At Prinsy's Tours we are passionate about the sustainability of our region and aim to leave only footprints on our environment. - Winners Hawke's Bay Tourism Visitor Experience Award 2017 * 2018 | Qualmark Silver rating. We invite you to see for yourself and learn why guests say our tour exceeded their expectations.

2. Mohaka Rafting

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Mohaka Rafting

Mohaka Rafting, situated in scenic Hawkes Bay provides trips to suit from mild to wild. Come for a journey through the wilderness, float through the majestic gorges and swim in the rapids if you are feeling brave! Our full day Grade 3 is our most popular trip - cliff jumps, exciting rapids and visit a gold mine in a full day adventure. The Grade 4/5 is for serious rafters with endless twists, turns and drops through a limestone canyon. Our shorter Grade 2 is for young families - a relaxing float. The Grade 2 trip is also available as a cruise ship package with shuttles from Napier included. Rafting expeditions; Camp at thermal pools, float, swim, cliff jump, or sit back and relax your way down the river. Contact us for options from 2 to 5 days.

3. Napier City Bike Hire & Tours

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Napier City Bike Hire & Tours

We are centrally located, directly across the road from the Napier i-Site visitor information centre. Let our beautiful hire bikes take you on an adventure! Over 200km of easy trails to explore - just cross the road and you are on the traffic free oceanfront pathway.

4. Art Deco Aviation

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Art Deco Aviation

Always wanted to feel the rush of flying in a vintage biplane? Now is the time. We offer various scenic flights around Hawkes Bay. Whether it's taking in the real Art Deco experience of Napier or getting an aerial view of Hawkes Bay's wine region we can show you in style. The Tiger Moth is synonymous with Art Deco and a great way to see the real impact of the 1931 earthquake.

5. Takaro Trails Cycle Tours - Day Tours

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Takaro Trails Cycle Tours - Day Tours

Takaro Trails, self guided cycle tours of the Hawke's Bay Trails, 187km of off road cycle trails which form part of Nga Harenga, the New Zealand Cycle Trail. The trails are the perfect way for visitors to visit our world famous wineries, enjoy some gentle exercise under sunny skies and explore our stunning scenery at their own pace. Takaro is the Maori word for 'play' so put some fun into your Hawke's Bay stay and get out and about by bike!

6. Wrybill Birding Tours, NZ - Day Tours

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Wrybill Birding Tours, NZ - Day Tours

Birding tours throughout New Zealand. We provide a range of services from 21-day scheduled tours that cover the whole country, to custom tours, a days guiding here and there, or a pre-trip planning service. We also do day long pelagic seabird tours from a number of locations around the country! Take a look at our website for full details of what we do, our services, trip reports, testimonials of other happy clients, and lots of other information about birds and birding in New Zealand. Did we mention we are also the team responsible for the rediscovery of the 'extinct' New Zealand storm-petrel in 2003!? Take a look on our website for information on this exciting rediscovery! First and foremost though, we are birders and love showing our clients New Zealand and its fantastic birds! Great birders, Real Birders!

7. Raft Fish NZ

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Raft Fish NZ

We aim to offer the best freshwater fishing trip in New Zealand with the help of our commercial rafts. We also offer family raft trips, scenic raft trips,raft hunting trips and white water raft trips. Our trips range in length from 2 hours in length through to day trips, and multy day trips up to 8 days.

8. FishNTales Outfitters

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FishNTales Outfitters

Join us for professionally guided fly fishing for rainbow and brown trout in local rivers. All equipment, instruction and transportation provided. Tours range from local walk-in to back-country hike, raft and helicopter fishing over one or more days. Boutique B&B style accommodation also available.

9. New Zealand en Espanol

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New Zealand en Espanol

My name is Tere and my services are tailor made private tours, creating unique experiences with a personal touch, taking you to the best places of this beautiful Hawkes Bay region which has so much to offer, amazing history, unique architecture, landscapes, culture, wine, gastronomy, golf, wild life, adventure, etc. I'm based in Napier but I also cover the rest of New Zealand. Just remember before booking a tour that the guide makes the difference in the experience and memories you take home. I can create the tour based on your preferences. Choosing my services I guarantee you that it will be me who is going to be looking after your tour to ensure maximum quality. For groups of 5 or more people or multi-day tours please enquirer in advance for pricing.

10. Arun Thai Massage

4/9 Nelson Quay, Napier 4110 New Zealand +64 6-650 1118 [email protected] http://www.arunthai.co.nz
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Arun Thai Massage

** Opening 16th August 2019** Providing authentic Thai massage for relaxation, health and overall well-being to the region of Hawkes Bay, New Zealand. Massage provided by a certified Thai Massage Instructor with over 14 years experience.

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