The abundancec of Art Deco-style buildings in Napier is due to New Zealand’s worst natural disaster, a devastating earthquake that hit the region in 1931. What followed was an intense rebuilding programme and, as a result, one of the world’s greatest collections of Art Deco buildings was created, and one-of-a-kind with Maori motifs incorporated into the classic designs. Join a guided walking tour or grab a brochure from the i-SITE and explore at your own pace. Make sure you don’t miss the Daily Telegraph Building on Tennyson Street, the ASB Bank onHastings Street and the National Tobacco Company in Ahuriri.
You´ll ❤️ these great things to see & do…
- Join a walking tour of Art Deco architecture in central Napier
- Take a 4WD adventure to Cape Kidnappers Gannet Colony
- Sample fantastic local wines at the cellar door
- Rent a bike and cycle along the waterfront
- Take in the view from the top of Te Mata Peak
- Browse the boutiques in Napier or Havelock North
- Early morning Baloons
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