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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
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Children must be accompanied by an adult
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Air-conditioned vehicle
Food and drinks
Deco City Discoverer 2.5 hour tour departs from the Napier i-Site information Centre beside your shuttle bus stop. We wander down the Marine Parade a jewel in the crown of Napier City pointing out all the points of interest. We leave the city boundary travel South along the coast to our first visit the Celestial Star Compass located on the beach over looking Hawke Bay. We then start to head inland through the rural area of Meeanee and out to the Silky Oak Chocolate Company nestled in among the Orchards. Silky Oak is full of beautiful chocolate of all descriptions, a Pantry Shop, Gift Shop and Cafe that makes very good Coffee, grab one and bring it with you if you wish. We then head back to the edge of Napier into the suburb of Taradale, past Art Deco McDonalds and out to the very grand old Mission Estate winery the oldest winery in New Zealand established in 1851. Enjoy a walk around this historic site, or a sample of their fine wines (Tasting fees apply) and take in the views over the city from their beautiful garden lookout. We commence to head over land that rose up in the 1931 earthquake to the seaside suburb of Westshore, and Ahuriri the original Port of Napier with a photo stop at the beautiful Art Deco building of the former National Tobacco Building. We then head up the Napier hill for fantastic views all over Napier City and the wider Hawkes Bay area before we head down into the heart of our city where we pass many of our beautiful Art Deco buildings and some that survived the 7.8 earthquake of 1931. Finishing off back at the beautiful Marine Parade. It is our pleasure to show you around our unique City. Thanks for joining us.
Pickup included
88 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Lyndon D,
Mar 27, 2025
- Viator
Great 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.
Helen J,
Mar 24, 2025
- Viator
Very disappointing as the coach couldn’t stop at the designated places because of lack of parking. The coach was not comfortable as the smell of diesel was very strong. The commentary needed to improve.
lmkerr14,
Feb 28, 2025
- Viator
Great driver with excellent local knowledge which made the tour very enjoyable. I would this tour to all who want to experience what Napier has to offer.
DouglasJ C,
Feb 27, 2025
- Viator
Our driver Mark met us downtown (we came off a cruise ship) right on time. We had the tour to ourselves, nice big roomy vehicle and Mark was a font of information about the Māori and their lifestyle. He followed up with details of the earthquake which levelled the town and the Art Deco rebuild which followed, transforming the town. A very enjoyable and informative tour.
James P,
Feb 15, 2025
- Viator
Excellent small group tour Knowledgeable local guide and driver. Good length of tour with option of free time at the end. Very handy pickup right from the ship.
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