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Before you go
Your trip to Napier (Ahuriri).
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Napier (Ahuriri) – Hawke's Bay Destination Napier and Hawke's Bay Capital
How to get there
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Aeroporto de Hawke's Bay (NPE) 8 km
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Parada de ônibus de Napier (centro) 1 km
Approximate road distances. Check flights and bus schedules before you travel.
Hawke's Bay Airport (NPE), about 8 km from the center, has flights from Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch. By car it is roughly 140 km from Taupō, about 2 hours, and 320 km from Wellington, about 4 hours. Intercity buses arrive in the city centre.
How many days
One day for the Art Deco centre, the Marine Parade, the MTG and Bluff Hill. As a base for Hawke's Bay, two or three days to include Hastings, Te Mata peak, Cape Kidnappers and the wineries.
When to go
From November to April, with dry, warm weather. The Art Deco festival in February is the liveliest and busiest time. In winter the weather is mild and the town is quiet.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
Not needed for the centre and the waterfront, which are explored on foot or by bicycle. For Te Mata peak, Cape Kidnappers and the wineries, car, bike or an organized tour is recommended.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in Napier (Ahuriri)
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Morning
MTG and the 1931 earthquake
Start at the MTG Hawke's Bay, at the exhibition on the 1931 earthquake and the rebuilding.
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Afternoon
Art Deco Centre
Take the guided walking tour from the Art Deco Centre and then walk Emerson, Tennyson and Hastings streets.
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Late afternoon
Bluff Hill and Ahuriri
Go up to the Bluff Hill lookout and descend to Ahuriri to see the National Tobacco Company building.
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Evening
Marine Parade
Dine in Ahuriri or the centre and walk along the Marine Parade to the illuminated fountain.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
What to do in Napier?
Explore the Art Deco centre, walk the Marine Parade, visit the MTG Hawke's Bay and go up to the Bluff Hill lookout.
Does Napier have a beach?
There is a shingle beach along the Marine Parade, but the sea becomes deep suddenly and swimming is not recommended.
How to go from Taupō to Napier?
By car, about 140 km via SH5, around 2 hours, or by intercity bus.
Napier or Hastings: where to stay?
Napier has the Art Deco centre and the waterfront; Hastings and Havelock North are closer to Te Mata peak and many wineries.