Start your day with leisurely walking tour along Marine Parade, Napiers scenic waterfront. Along the way, you will pass notable landmarks such as the famous Pania of the Reef statue and the iconic Soundshell and Veronica Sunbay. For an optional adventure, take a hike up to the bluff Hill Lookout, offering panoramic views of Napier and the Pacific Ocean. Next, explore Napiers Art Deco Quarter, renowned for its intricate architecture, geometric shapes, and vibrant colors. Learn about the 1931 earthquake that shaped the city is design as you visit iconic buildings like the T&G Building, Daily Telegraph Building, and the Napier Municipal Theatre. End your tour with a visit to the National Aquarium of New Zealand where you will get to see saltwater, freshwater, and land animal exhibits from around the world and of course Aoteoroa.
Pickup included
Walking Tour. Marine Parade, Pania of the Reef, Metallic Mandala, Soundshell and Veronica Sunbay, Art Deco Quarter, Art Deco Trust. ART DECO QUARTER Intricate architecture/geometric shapes/bright colours showcasing why Napier is the Art Deco Capital of the world Learn about the people and events, such as the major earthquake of 1931 that shaped the designs Multiple iconic buildings such as the T&G Building, Daily Telegraph Building, Criterion Hotel, Masonic Hotel, Napier Municipal Theatre
Art Deco Trust 20 minute film on the earthquake and its aftermath
Penguin Feedings at 930 & 130, Reef Fish Feeding at 10 (Make it to at least one of these depending on docking time, can swap the order with the walking tour). See stingrays, kingfish, hapuku, snapper, penguins, kiwis and more native species.
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Please arrive at the pick up point 15 minutes before departure time.
We will be waiting for you with a sign with your name on it, at the cruise port.