Top Things to do in Napier
The 10 Best Shopping in Napier, North Island
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. Esk Valley Olives and Oils
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Esk Valley Olives is a boutique olive grove nestled by the Esk River 20km from Napier NZ. We have a unique tasting room where you can taste our olives and our award winning extra virgin olive oils. You can also wander thru our grove and the beautiful landscaped gardens.
2. New Zealand Wood and Jade
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5.0 based on 8 reviews
We only carve New Zealand Wood and Jade. Most of the jade carvings sold in New Zealand now are made from Canadian jade, many of them carved in China. We guarantee ours to be carved from New Zealand jade, carved in New Zealand. Best to ring first to make sure we are available. Thank you.
3. The Department of Curiosities and Fine Things
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5.0 based on 13 reviews
4. VIVA Gallery
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5.0 based on 7 reviews
"Welcome to Our Gallery" VIVA gallery collective is a mix of professional, and emerging Hawke’s Bay artists .It is completely financed and operated by its members,- all sharing the passion, time and costs involved in running this gallery.-You will meet a dfferent artist in the gallery every day. VIVA includes painters, ceramics, glass, pottery, jewellery, and sculpture in stone,wood,and clay.
Reviewed By GeorgeM5883
We love Penny Madden the artist so pop in whenever we have a chance. The staff are really helpful and I recommend everyone to visit if you're in the area. The idea that this is a collective is so cool - Hawke's Bay people we need to support our retail and nurture our artists - art helps to make the world a beautiful place.
5. Jains Jewellery
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Jains Jewellery specialise in silver & Gemstones. We sell vintage and art deco jewellery. These are perfect for art deco events in napier
6. Arts on Parade
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
We are again open 7 days a week from 9am until 5pm. Support local & find something unique, gorgeous & useful to gift, or give yourself! Arts on Parade is a co-operative of local craftspeople, open since 1994. It is situated in an historic house affectionately known as one of Napier’s Six Sisters which were built in the early 1900’s & survived the Napier earthquake in 1931. We have over 35 members. We have woodware, original paintings, book arts & printmaking, fibre work, sculpture, pottery, ceramics, jewellery & NZ souvenirs.
7. Boyd-Dunlop Gallery
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
8. The Art Shed
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5.0 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By 168brendonb - Napier, New Zealand
The Art Shed has an amazing collection of super talented artists. Friendly welcoming environment and the perfect place to showcase serious talent. Love my visits there, always something new to see. Thanks Paula @theartshed
9. Creative Arts Napier
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4.5 based on 20 reviews
Creative Arts Napier is a diverse and exciting gallery space in central Napier, supporting the community arts with regular exhibitions, events and workshops. There is also a retail shop on site, with locally made arts and crafts for sale. We welcome visitors from all over New Zealand and overseas.
Reviewed By marywise1234 - Napier, New Zealand
CAN gives artists an opportunity to exhibit their work. The exhibition openings with the artist in attendance gives guests access to the artist to discuss exhibits & answer questions. Refreshments are available creating a social event where there is an eclectic mix of people. CAN is open daily & is a place for locals & tourists to find out what is happening in Napier & Hawkes Bay in the Art World.
10. The Silky Oak Chocolate Company
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4.0 based on 273 reviews
Reviewed By LindainLakewood - Lakewood, United States
My tour of Hawkes Bay stopped at this chocolate factory and shop. You can watch them making delicious treats as you hear their story. The shop has all kinds of treats including high heels made of chocolate. There is another shop with New Zealand treats of all kinds. A nice stop.
