Shore Excursion: Napier and Surrounding Countryside Scenic Tour
Overview
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3 hours
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Deco City Discoverer Napier Tour treats you to the Best Views and highlights of Napier City and surrounding areas traveling along the coast through the countryside and around the Art Deco Capital of the World.
Three stops along the way to explore the Celestial Star Compass, Silky Oak Chocolate Company, and the National Tobacco building (photo stop)
Our Art Deco bus is very unique, large windows to see all the great views, spacious & comfortable interior and a rear viewing deck for that extra good photo or to enjoy the fresh air and sunshine.
Our experienced drivers are locals full of interesting information and stories about our beautiful home Napier City
Additional Info
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Napier Art Deco Buildings
Deco City Discoverer 3 hour tour departs from two locations depending on the Ship arrival. We will message you on Viator a pick up Location and Time. Pick up from your ship or the Napier i-Site information Centre beside your shuttle bus stop. We travel Napier City pointing out all the points of interest. along the coast to our first visit the Waitangi Regional Park. located on the beach over looking Hawke Bay. We then head inland through the rural area of Meeanee and out to the Silky Oak Chocolate Company nestled in among the Orchards. On to Taradale, past the unique Art Deco McDonalds. Ahuriri the original Port of Napier with a photo stop at the beautiful Art Deco building of the former National Tobacco Company Building. Up Napier hill for fantastic views all over Napier City and the wider Hawkes Bay area. Into the heart of our city where we pass many of our beautiful Art Deco buildings. It is our pleasure to show you around our unique beautiful City. Thanks for joining us.
Marine Parade
Travel along the Marine parade full of interesting sites and views with a couple of photo stops
What‘s Included
Air-conditioned vehicle
Food and drinks
Options
Shore Excursion: Napier and Surrounding Countryside Scenic Tour
Pickup included
Reviews
97 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Brilliant tour!
Amy F,,Feb 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Definitely value for money! Devyn (driver) & Yvonne were brilliant, very knowledgeable, showed is quite a lot of Napier. We were very fortunate to hit on the weekend of the Art Deco festival weekend, the whole place was buzzing 🙌 Highly recommend 👌
Great easy tour. Mark,...
Christopher J,,Feb 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great easy tour. Mark, the driver is very knowledgeable about the entire city and it doesn't dwell it. Commentating
Very informative
Lisa C,,Feb 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We absolutely loved this tour. The guides were friendly and extremely knowledgeable, sharing so much insight along the way. There was plenty to see, it was well worth every minute.
Disappointing
AngelaShepherd,,Feb 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00We didn’t travel in an art deco bus but an ordinary van. It was somewhat chaotic with never any time due back at any stop. First a chocolate shop from Belgium, the art & craft stop was still shut from the cyclone 2/3 years ago so clearly not researched. Either the guide / driver remembered they knew a potter so a brief unscheduled stop there. Winery with nothing to see or do. The actual city art deco was good, as was the lookout & changed landscape post earthquake. Could easily be condensed to 2 hours. Overall, disappointing.
Terrific
Getaway42903826752,,Feb 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We thoroughly enjoyed touring Napier with Bob as our guide. He had incredible knowledge of the town and took us to very good viewing spots and to the mission estate winery.
Napier City and Countryside Tour
cynthia j,,Jan 31, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00Mark was 10 minutes late for indicated pickup time. The tour started okay, going through the countryside. The tour description indicated that it would focus on the countryside and the city of Napier. The tour turned into an art deco tour, focusing on the architectural Deco style of the city. After about two hours the tour became very boring, and the bus was hot, which made it very uncomfortable for the guest. I would think twice about taking this tour again.
Could be better organised
Finn,,Jan 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00We recently took a tour in Napier and was quite disappointed. The tour seemed poorly planned: the chocolate shop was closed, and we couldn’t enjoy a wine tasting because it wasn’t booked in advance. Additionally, it was hard to hear the commentary, as only the front row could hear clearly, and we often had to ask for repeats. The focus was mainly on the 1931 earthquake, with little information about other aspects of the area. Overall, it was a letdown.
Napier, New Zealand
Marielle P,,Jan 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00My friend Élaine Renaud has often taken excursions with you and has always been satisfied. She recommended we do business with you. For the first time we were extremely disappointed. It was an interest-free visit. We passed through the streets of the city, saw fields, an industrial area, the port and residential areas where we saw two Art Deco houses from the outside. The guide gave us explanations only about the buildings that survived the earthquake and the effects of the 2023 cyclone. So, we took an interestless bus tour for three hours. We hope for compensation for our dissatisfaction. Marielle Paquette Nicole Clouatre Elaine Renaud Johanne Masson
Interesting town and surrounds tour of Napier
Ian W,,Dec 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a great site seeing tour today with Mark . Being local of many years Mark new all the best spots and gave excellent commentary along the way. He has grown up in the area and had lots of interesting stories. It was excellent value for money. Plus Mark was very accommodating with our arrival time and flexibility on this day. Thanks Mark.
Beautiful unique city
Lyndon D,,Mar 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great tour of a beautiful unique city. Friendly and informative staff with great knowledge. Would recommend this for anyone that wants to learn the history of Napier.
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