Best of Napier & Hawkes Bay Tour

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Napier, Napier, Hawke's Bay Region, North Island

Historic city centre - see and learn about the history of the 1931 Hawkes Bay earthquake and the subsequent rebuild of the entire city in the Art Deco style

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Bluff Hill Lookout, Bluff Hill, Napier New Zealand

Enjoy expansive views across Napier, the Hawkes Bay and the Port of Napier. Access is subject to weather and conditions prevailing on the day.

Duration: 15 minutes

Pass By: Napier, New Zealand

Drive through the historic fishing port of Ahuriri

Stop At: Birdwoods Gallery, 298 Middle Road, Havelock North 4172 New Zealand

Enjoy a quiet stroll through the beautiful sculpture garden, explore the Olde Worlde sweet shop, the indoor art gallery or treat yourself to refreshments including locally made wines and beers in the indoor/outdoor dining area.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Te Mata Peak Road, Hastings 4130 New Zealand

Ascend to the highest point in Hawkes Bay that is reachable by road for fabulous 360 degree views of the surrounding area.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Arataki Honey Visitor Centre, 66 Arataki Road, Havelock North 4157 New Zealand

Visit the largest bee-keeping business in the Southern Hemisphere - learn about the world of the honey bee, how they live, their role in the food chain and taste some of the wonderful honey flavours they produce. Observe honeybees in large glass observation hives.

Duration: 20 minutes

• Driver/guide providing live commentary on board
• Air-conditioned vehicle
• Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting point
• Free courtesy shuttle buses provided between the meeting point and the Port of Napier
• Complimentary honey tasting at Arataki Honey Visitor Centre

• Food and drinks, unless specified
• Any purchases you may choose to make during the tour

• Not wheelchair accessible
• Near public transportation
• Most travelers can participate
• Minimum age is 8 years - child seats are not provided
• At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
• All passengers must be able to enter and leave a minibus using one or two steps
• Maximum of 12 passengers per vehicle
• This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
• This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
• This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
• Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability

56 Marine Parade, Bluff Hill, Napier 4110, New Zealand
Traveler pickup is offered
For cruise ship passengers only, pick up is from the Pink Flag meeting point in the Soundshell, directly opposite the MTG building on Marine Parade, Napier.

Simply take the free shuttle bus from the port and get off at the first stop outside the Napier i-SITE Visitor Information Centre. The marshalls wearing hi-vis vests will direct you to the Pink Flag Meeting Point a short walk away.

Returns to original departure point

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

4 hours