New Zealand · SHORE EXCURSIONS IN NAPIER & HAWKES BAY
This is the shortlist to send a friend: 9 shore excursions in Napier & Hawkes Bay worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Scenic rafting from Napier on easy Grade II rapids with a guide-led history talk, optional swims, pickup, and a homemade lunch.
“Rafting was very fun. The guide, Deon, was very entertaining. We floated for 2 hours and were treated to a lovely lunch at his home by his wife. I especially liked they provided us with all the equipment we needed.”
A half-day Napier shore excursion mixing Art Deco storytelling with two winery tastings, scenic viewpoints, and sweet honey stops in Hawke’s Bay.
“Good tour with a friendly, knowledgeable driver. The beer & cider tasting was very good. Enjoyed the information provided about how Napier was changed by the earthquake”
Napier’s Art Deco highlights and coastal views in a 3-hour scenic tour, with photo stops plus Celestial Star Compass and Silky Oak.
“We visited a celestial compass, which was interesting. We liked the chocolate shop. Our guide told us a lot about the city’s past problems with earthquakes and cyclones (hurricanes). There was lots of pretty scenery. And our guide was very knowledgeable and interesting.”
Four-hour Hawke’s Bay and Napier loop with port pickup, Art Deco history, honey tastings, and Te Mata Peak views.
“John was an amazing guide and Napier was a beautiful little town. If you have any interest in Art Deco, this is the tour for you. If you don't know what Art Deco is, it is a great learning experience. The impromptu visit to a winery for a tasting was an added bonus. Thank you John!”
4-hour premium Art Deco Napier and Hastings tour with Te Mata Peak views, Arataki honey, and Hawke’s Bay fruit stories, $86.88.
“It was good to see the area but slot of the wineries required a pre booking so we could not go on. The ones we did get into were good.”
A small-group Napier shore excursion with Art Deco sights, Te Mata Peak views, and a countryside drive to Hastings in about 4 hours.
“Have a boat trip is good on picton. and food provide is sufficient. Good experience on the Picton.Easy to access to the tour.”
Half-day Napier tour mixing 1930s Art Deco streets, the 1931 quake story, wine tastings, and beer or cider at the historic port.
“FABULOUS TOUR ! Our guide was awesome ! Only 4 of us on the tour. Napier is a fabulous town. Our Guide was wonderful and explained everything in the town. We went to a couple of wineries and Beer Tasting at Speights Brewery. Read more”
Art Deco Napier, Māori star compass, street art, Ahuriri waterfront, and a premium Hawke's Bay wine tasting with platter.
“Nice sized group to travel with. Guide took us to various parts of Napier so we could see the area from different vantage points / living areas. Shared personal experience of the area and made the trip very enjoyable. Learnt a lot about a great place without feeling rushed or bombarded with inane details, I.e. not script led.”
Napier’s Art Deco highlights in 2 hours, with hotel pickup and a small group visit to Marine Parade, Bluff Hill, and the National Tobacco Building.
“Learnt so much on this tour and got to view so many great Art Deco buildings. Impressed that one city can have so many, well kept buildings from the Art Deco Period. This is in no small part down to the Napier Art Deco Trust and there volunteers”
From the fiords to the geothermal belt, sorted by what you want to do with the day.
