Top Things to do in Napier
What to do and see in Napier, North Island: The Best Sights & Landmarks
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. Hawke's Bay Escapes
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5.0 based on 20 reviews
Explore our farm with us and get a taste of real New Zealand rural life. Get up close to our animals and learn what it takes to run a working sheep and beef farm. Travel in comfort and style as we guide you across our farm in our six-seater off-road buggy. You’ll learn about Kiwi farming life, have the chance to interact with the locals and animals and have stunning 360 views!
2. Sea Walls: Murals for Oceans
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By MaxNeumegen - Napier, New Zealand
Lots murals now. Over 50 all over napier. An international arts project each March. Google for map. Get bikes and find tHem all. Lots at ahuriri inner harbour. Are you a mural artist and like to add. See the napier city council.
3. Marine Parade Viewing Platform
4. Marine Parade
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4.5 based on 1,451 reviews
Reviewed By 775gilvray - Cambridge, New Zealand
We loved the water front and enjoyed all the things passed, the children's bike park was well used. The art deco was sound shell is a beautiful piece of art We loved viewing platform and it was particularly exciting watching the huge waves that were crashing into it I would strongly recommend that you take this walk. Well done Napier.
5. Bluff Hill Lookout
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4.5 based on 1,264 reviews
Reviewed By 491wendym
Went up here after cycling one of the Hawkes Bay trails, great to see a birds eye view of a working port, the weather was a stunner for April just neat
6. Waiapu Anglican Cathedral, Napier, New Zealand
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4.5 based on 72 reviews
Reviewed By chrisclarke318 - Auckland, New Zealand
This is a gorgeous cathedral in the middle of Napier. If you're around for a Sunday service, as I have been a few times, and for funerals, the choir and the organist are a beautiful, audio treat. I feel it's a shame that religion is taking something of a back seat (or pew) these days as places like this were central to so many lives even 25 to 30 years ago in New Zealand. Many people who only visit churches for Christenings, weddings and funerals are missing out on the communities which were built up around these places as people have moved away from The Church. For those who are still interested, you won't be disappointed with your visit, just make it more memorable by attending a service to get the full effect.
7. Ruby Glen Orchard
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4.5 based on 30 reviews
Reviewed By ShazzaPN - Palmerston North, New Zealand
We had fun picking the berries (although it was rather hot). The staff were friendly and helpful. We were able to pick Blueberries (under nets) and Raspberries for $9.50 kg and Blackberries for $6.50 kg. They provided us with ice cream containers (free) to take our berries home.
8. Pania of the Reef Statue
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4.5 based on 129 reviews
Reviewed By H6Ragz - Leicester, United Kingdom
Having seen the Little Mermaid in Denmark, this was a must for us. It was easy to find and is close to the sea front. Take a left from isite and it is a short walk
9. Tom Parker Fountain
10. Daily Telegraph Building
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4.5 based on 19 reviews
Reviewed By howllew - Bournemouth, United Kingdom
Part of our walking tour was to visit the old Daily Telegraph newspaper office building, equally stunning on the inside, as this has been restored with original chandelier’s and flooring.
