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Napier Discovery Tour

New To The Site! Napier, New Zealand

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105 to 120 minutes (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Overview

Our guide will take you through the history of Napier showing where Napier came from to becoming the Art Deco capital of the world we will see the unique areas that make up our city and get photo opportunity's as we drive around from the Iron Pot to Bluff Hill, Centennial Gardens to Pania of the Reef. See our beautiful city in an airconditioned Mini bus with a comprehensive description as we drive around of what we are seeing.

What's Included

  • Bottled water
  • Bluff Hill Lookout
  • English speaking tour guide
  • Alcoholic beverages Alcoholic Beverages
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Meeting and Pickup

Pickup point
Pickup details

Go to the Visitor Information Centre in Napier

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Meeting point

Marine Parade
Napier South, Napier 4110, New Zealand

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

What To Expect

Napier Art Deco Buildings

Our English speaking tour guide will take you on a journey through our city, taking in all the sights and showing where Napier came from and what turned our town into the art deco capital of the world. In our airconditioned mini bus, we will show you how the town progressed to a city after the rebuild from the devastating earthquake of 1931. Along the tree lined Prominade, the Marine Parade, to the lookout at Bluff hill, from the Centennial gardens to Pania of the Reef Statue, depicting a Māori maiden, a symbol of the city. Also sightseeing at nearby Ahuriri and the Iron Pot.
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7 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Bluff Hill

This is a great place to look around the Bay and see the country side and get photos.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Pania of the Reef Statue

The statue of Pania is iconic to Napier and is a must see and our guide will explain the Legend of the maiden.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Centennial Gardens

See the gardens that were produced by the city council after the quarry was given back to the city see the waterfall and get some beautiful pictures.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The travel time is already included in the total duration.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 11 travelers

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Napier Discovery Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (NZST).This tour 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. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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  • Bluff Hill Lookout
  • English speaking tour guide
  • Alcoholic beveragesAlcoholic Beverages

Additional Info

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American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The travel time is already included in the total duration.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 11 travelers

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Free Cancellation

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (NZST).
  • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This tour 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.

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