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Looking for a fun and informative evening out? Come and tour Napier at night! During this Napier tour you’ll learn historical information about the city and visit some of Napier’s beautiful Art Deco buildings. You’ll finish your evening with a three-course meal at one of Napier’s top restaurants.
At the beginning of your evening we will pick you up from your accommodation in a comfortable nine-seater minibus.
When we arrive at Napier you will be given a brief overview of the history of the city and its Art Deco heritage. During your tour you will see an amazing variety of buildings in the styles of the 1930s – Stripped Classical, Spanish Mission and above all, Art Deco.
You will learn about how the surrounding land was raised out of the sea during the 1931 Napier earthquake, which measured 7.8 on the Richter scale.
You will visit the Centennial Gardens, an area that was once the site of a quarry. Materials mined from this quarry were used to build Napier Prison.
You will get fantastic nighttime views of Napier from the Hill; learn of the fate of the three-masted sailing schooner Montmorency, its crew and passengers; and hear the story of Pania, the beautiful maiden of the sea people.
You will also visit Port Ahuriri (West Quay) and learn the amazing history of what was Napier’s main port prior to the earthquake.
To finish your evening you will enjoy a three-course evening meal at one of Napier’s top restaurants. Your meal includes bubbles and canapés, a starter with wine, main with wine and a dessert. So bring your appetite!
This experience voucher is valid for 12 months from date of purchase.
We will pick you up from your accommodation in Napier, Hastings or Havelock North.
This tour operates all year round seven days a week, excluding Christmas Day, Boxing Day, Good Friday, Easter Sunday and Anzac Day. Bookings are essential and are subject to availability. The tour starts at 6pm and concludes at 11pm.
You must be 18 years of age or older to consume alcohol during this experience. Participants under 18 years of age will have non-alcoholic drinks provided.
The price quoted is for one person. There will be a maximum of nine participants per group.
Not suitable for spectators.
This experience is not affected by the weather.
This experience may be suitable for people with a sensory and/or mobility impairment. Please contact us to confirm your suitability.