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This shore excursion highlights the best of Hawke's Bay and Napier, considered the Art Deco Capital of the world! Discover this areas unique history including its early settlement, the 1931 Napier Earthquake, and the rebuild efforts that transformed the city to what it is today. Travel through the beautiful rural pastures outside the city, make a stop close to the top of Te Mata Peak with incredible sightings, and explore the unique architecture of Hastings and Napier.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Please take the free shuttles that the ship provides and go to the aquarium shuttle stop which is stop number two. At the aquarium look for the signage “Hawke's Bay Scenic Tours". Try and be on the first shuttle so the tours can depart promptly. Exact meeting instructions will be sent upon booking.
Itinerary
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(Pass by)
After being picked up, you will begin your sightseeing tour of the city and surrounding areas. You will drive through the rural countryside while sighting sheep, deer, cattle, along with orchards, market gardens and vineyards, providing some of the most beautiful scenery in New Zealand.
Admission ticket free -
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Enjoy incredible views and a great photo opportunity close to the top of Te Mata Peak, which includes incredible sights of Mt Ruapehu on a clear day.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Drive through the city of Hastings on your way back to Napier, another city famous for its Art Deco and Spanish Mission style buildings from the 1930’s.
Admission ticket free -
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Return to Napier and see beautiful Art Deco style buildings and drive through an original 1930’s Art Deco housing estate. To conclude the excursion, you will tour the entire main shopping centre of Napier which contains even more Art Deco architecture. Time permitting you will be able to walk the main street on foot which provides some great photo opportunities (time in the city is dependent on cruise ship schedules). Afterwards we return you to the Aquarium where you can catch the free shuttle back to the cruise ship.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children 2 and younger are complimentary provided they do not occupy their own seat.
- Departure details and times will be sent upon booking.
- This tour does support collapsible wheelchairs provided there is someone else there to help them on and off the coaches.
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Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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Cancellation Policy
This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- 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.
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You will not receive a refund if you cancel.
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