Top Things to do in Hawke's Bay Region
Things to do in Hawke's Bay Region, North Island: The Best Walking Tours
Discover the best top things to do in Hawke's Bay Region, New Zealand including Napier Art Deco Self-Guided Audio Tour, Auckland Shore Excursion: West Coast Wineries Tour, Guided 10am Morning Art Deco Walk From Napier Art Deco Trust, Guided 2pm Afternoon Art Deco Walk from Napier Art Deco Trust, Guided 4:30pm Evening Art Deco Walk from Napier Art Deco Trust, Napier Earthquake Self-Guided Audio Tour, Hastings Earthquake Self-Guided Audio Tour, Mangatutu Hot Springs & Balls Clearing Nature Reserve, Auckland & Rainforest Tour by Car.
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1. Napier Art Deco Self-Guided Audio Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
This cultural self-guided audio tour is highly recommended for all Art Deco and architecture lovers as this tour will guide you through the rebuilt city of Napier where you will learn interesting facts and information pertaining to the decades of the early 20th Century. Download the vibrantly-narrated mp3 audio guide combined with a map detailing the area of your tour.
Inclusions: Zip folder of audio files and map, Self-Guided Audio Tour, Self-paced, Downloadable link to download mp3 file and map
Exclusions: Audio device, Transportation, Food/Drinks, Headphones
Reviewed By victoriapQ8059YG
Absolutely stunning scenery if the weather is right - and go to the loo before setting off on the trek! Also remember to download the audio prior to your visit so you don't have any connection issues and because it is far cheaper with no roaming charges. Brilliant commentary I thought and the Maori element was welcomed.
2. Auckland Shore Excursion: West Coast Wineries Tour
Overall Ratings
4.9 based on 7 reviews
When your cruise ship docks in Auckland, don't miss the chance to taste a variety of New Zealand’s wines on a fun and informative winery tour. Visit two or three wineries, and enjoy views of the Tasman Sea along the way! With a choice of morning and afternoon shore excursions, you can choose the tour that best suits your cruise itinerary.
Inclusions: Port pickup and drop-off, Professional guide, Wine tastings, Worry-free Shore Excursion Guarantee
Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks, unless specified
Reviewed By ClosesOnTour
Graham from Leisure Tours picked four of us up from our hotel for a half day wine tour, visiting four wineries with lunch included. He was friendly, very knowledgeable and pointed out places of interest as he drove us to the Waipara Valley. We were very comfortable in his people mover with plenty of room for us all. Lunch at Waipara Springs Winery was delicious and the staff were friendly and helpful. The three other wineries had knowledgeable and friendly staff telling us all about their wines. We tasted several varieties and they were delicious. Graham had a good rapport with each winery and took us into each of the tasting rooms. We would certainly recommend this tour. We look forward to visiting Christchurch again and would contact Leisure Tours regarding the other tours they offer.
3. Guided 10am Morning Art Deco Walk From Napier Art Deco Trust
Overall Ratings
4.7 based on 58 reviews
Discover the fascinating story of Napier’s heritage on this easy walking tour. Check in for the walk, watch a 20- minute film about the earthquake then take an hours walk around the city centre to see the Art Deco architecture.
Inclusions: Driver/guide, Local guide, Professional guide
Exclusions: DVD (available to purchase), Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Reviewed By SophieAM12345678910
The short film was very informative and our guide was pleasant but the tour lacked depth and seemed centred around looking at the information boards that are readily available for everyone to look at for free! Perhaps better to go in the morning when you can enter the foyers of some of the buildings if you’re very keen, as although many buildings were pointed out I did not see or find out anything of interest other than what I was able to observe walking along Emerson and Tennyson without a guide! I certainly won’t be recommending this tour!
4. Guided 2pm Afternoon Art Deco Walk from Napier Art Deco Trust
Overall Ratings
4.7 based on 32 reviews
The most complete Art Deco tour of Napier, this extended guided walk begins at the Art Deco Centre with an audio visual introduction from your local guide.
Inclusions: Local guide, Professional guide
Exclusions: DVD (available to purchase), Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Reviewed By Lindyblu
Our Vintage Car Art Deco Tour of Napier was a real treat. Neil our driver was knowledgeable and went out of his way to make sure we saw all the sights. The opportunity to go inside the Art Deco theatre was a real treat. Stopping at the old tobacco company building, which now houses a gin distillery, was the highlight.
5. Guided 4:30pm Evening Art Deco Walk from Napier Art Deco Trust
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 10 reviews
A peaceful guided walk in the quiet of the evening after the daytime crowds have departed the city. Ideal for those arriving late into Napier for the night and a perfect pre-dinner tour. Meet your local volunteer guide at the Art Deco Centre ready for this easy early evening stroll that finishes at the same location at 6.30pm. Your tour will take you on a journey of discovery of the heritage and unique style of this Art Deco city. Your guide will entertain you with stories of the events, places and people that shaped the Napier you see before you today.Note: Guests must be able to walk approximately 3kms over flat surfaces with some steps.
Inclusions: Driver/guide, Local guide, Professional guide
Exclusions: DVD (available to purchase), Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Reviewed By SophieAM12345678910
The short film was very informative and our guide was pleasant but the tour lacked depth and seemed centred around looking at the information boards that are readily available for everyone to look at for free! Perhaps better to go in the morning when you can enter the foyers of some of the buildings if you’re very keen, as although many buildings were pointed out I did not see or find out anything of interest other than what I was able to observe walking along Emerson and Tennyson without a guide! I certainly won’t be recommending this tour!
6. Napier Earthquake Self-Guided Audio Tour
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1 reviews
This informative and historical self-guided audio tour of the Napier Earthquake will take you on a journey to the past to see the areas that were devastated by the 1931 earthquake in Hawke's Bay and how they have recovered. You will also receive a map detailing the area of your tour.
Inclusions: Zip folder of audio files and map, Self-Guided Audio Tour, Self-paced, Downloadable link to download mp3 file and map
Exclusions: Audio device, Transportation, Food/drinks, Headphones
Reviewed By victoriapQ8059YG
Absolutely stunning scenery if the weather is right - and go to the loo before setting off on the trek! Also remember to download the audio prior to your visit so you don't have any connection issues and because it is far cheaper with no roaming charges. Brilliant commentary I thought and the Maori element was welcomed.
7. Hastings Earthquake Self-Guided Audio Tour
This informative and historical self-guided audio tour will take you on a journey to the past to see the areas that were devastated by the 1931 and how they have been rebuilt. Including survivors stories, get a better insight to the past tragedy. Combine your audio guide with a map detailing the area of your tour as well.
Inclusions: Zip folder of audio files and map, Self-Guided Audio Tour, Downloadable link to download mp3 file and map, Self-Paced
Exclusions: Audio device, Transportation, Food/Drinks, Headphones
Reviewed By victoriapQ8059YG
Absolutely stunning scenery if the weather is right - and go to the loo before setting off on the trek! Also remember to download the audio prior to your visit so you don't have any connection issues and because it is far cheaper with no roaming charges. Brilliant commentary I thought and the Maori element was welcomed.
8. Mangatutu Hot Springs & Balls Clearing Nature Reserve
Experience NZ flora and fauna with your experienced and enthusiastic, licensed guide. Small group tour personalised to your preference. Home-cooked, Hawkes Bay produced lunch.
Inclusions: Coffee and/or Tea, Lunch, Bottled water, Alcoholic Beverages, Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes
Exclusions:
Reviewed By N8238FAcharlottem
The guide (Graham) was amazing and made us feel safe, had everything we needed if something went wrong, took our ideas for routes into consideration.
9. Auckland & Rainforest Tour by Car
Do you want to see New Zealand’s biggest city and its stunning rainforests in one day? With our Auckland & Rainforest tour you can! Picking you up at your hotel in the morning, we’ll start our fascinating trip at the Winter Gardens within the Auckland Domain’s volcanic park, then we’ll head to Devonport to take some amazing pictures of the city and Rangitoto Island. In the afternoon, we’ll leave the city’s busy atmosphere to see New Zealand’s rainforests and beaches. At Arataki Centre we’ll stop for a packed lunch and learn about the fauna and flora of this Regional Park. After that we’ll take an easy walk into the rainforest with giant tree ferns and pristine streams tinkling through the wilderness. You can also have the chance to see the unique Kauri trees. At the end of the day, we’ll stop at the beach of Karekare and you can see the magical beauty of Karekare Falls.
Inclusions: Lunch, Air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions: Breakfast
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