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Aerial view of Napier with white Art Deco buildings, tall Norfolk pines along the shoreline and calm turquoise water stretching into the distance.

Napier, New Zealand

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Things to do in Napier

Napier is where wine country meets Art Deco flair, wrapped in golden‑beach sunshine and a hearty dose of Kiwi spirit. This eastern‑coast gem of New Zealand is famed for its Mediterranean‑style climate, and for the fact that it was almost entirely rebuilt in an Art Deco style after the devastating 1931 earthquake. Also, there’s a world-renown gannet colony that might just steal your heart (or at least your attention).

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  • A white Art Deco building with a green domed clock tower in Napier, New Zealand, set along a sunny street lined with palm trees.

    Explore the city’s celebrated art deco architecture on a walking tour or via vintage car, and admire how Napier rebuilt itself in style.

  • A wide beach with gentle waves lapping onto smooth golden sand, backed by tall white coastal cliffs under a bright blue sky with scattered clouds.

    Take part in wine tours across Hawke’s Bay’s vineyards, sampling boutique wines and discovering why this is New Zealand’s oldest wine‑growing region.

  • A sandy beach scattered with small stones sits below tall layered cliffs, with calm blue water and a bright sky overhead.

    Visit Cape Kidnappers, home to the world’s largest mainland gannet colony.

  • Sunlit green hills stretch into the distance beneath a clear sky, with a lone lookout point and tree perched on a high ridge.

    Scale or drive up to Te Mata Peak for a panoramic view of Hawke’s Bay below.

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Shore excursions to explore in Napier

Ready your sea legs, your appetite and your sense of adventure. These top tours take you on a direct course to architecture, wildlife, wine, history and beach‑side charm.

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  • Elevated view of homes nestled among trees on a hillside, featuring modern houses with balconies and a tall water tower in the background.

    Best of Napier: Hawke’s Bay Express

    Board the custom‑designed Hawke’s Bay Express — think velvet‑covered seats, tall opening windows and a bell (you know, cause it’s a train!). You’ll cruise Marine Parade, chug past elegant Art Deco façades, catch a view from Bluff Hill overlooking the port and end among hundreds of waterbirds at the estuary of Ahuriri. Comfortable for guests with limited mobility, this one’s a stylish intro to Napier’s layered personality.

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  • A shallow, turquoise river winding beside rocky shore and steep, tree-covered cliffs under a bright blue sky.

    Mohaka River Raft Float Trip

    Trade city elegance to river chill as you float down the Mohaka River on a Grade 2 rafting adventure. Navigate mild rapids, dip into whirlpools, glide through canyon scenery and end with a light lunch before heading back to the ship. It’s ideal for families or anyone who wants a nature fix with just enough thrill to keep the heart rate up.

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  • Sheer pale cliffs dropping to the ocean with sculpted rock formations and gentle green hills above, under a clear sky.

    Ultimate Napier: Cape Kidnappers Offroad Safari

    Ready to switch gears? Heat up the excitement with an offroad safari to Cape Kidnappers. Traversing farmers’ land, rugged gullies and riverbeds, you’ll arrive at a cliff‑top vantage to watch tens of thousands of gannets scream, soar and settle in to nest. You’ll get an awe‑inspiring look at the ocean from 328 feet up, and a return through Napier’s architectural highlights. Expect dust, deco and diving birds galore.

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  • A wide view of green hills and farmland divided by the winding Tukituki River, with distant blue ocean under a clear sky.

    Hawke’s Bay Wine Country

    Drive through the lush Tukituki River Valley toward boutique wineries set among the rolling hills. At two selected estates you’ll sample wines paired with cheese and soak in uniquely inspiring vineyard landscapes. Later, enjoy a scenic drive through the charming town of Hastings (known for its Spanish Mission and Art Deco architecture) before returning to Napier.

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  • A small blue penguin standing on a wooden platform beside water, with driftwood and tall reeds in the background.

    Napier City Drive & Aquarium

    Start with a drive through Napier’s Art Deco architecture — the bold, geometric silver lining that came after the city’s 1931 shake-up. Then hop off and stroll Marine Parade to see sunken gardens, seaside sculptures and perfectly pruned hedges giving off big ‘municipal pride’ energy. Cap it off at the National Aquarium of New Zealand, with sharks, stingrays and kiwis (the bird, not the fruit). It’s half city tour, half aquatic dream  come true.

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  • Crates filled with bright red apples in a large orchard with rows of apple trees and fallen fruit on the ground.

    Local Connections: Delicious Hawke’s Bay

    Looking for something that can compete with the cruise buffet? We’ve got you covered. Start your tastebuds engine with specialty honey at the Arataki Honey Centre, cruise through orchard country to Silky Oaks Chocolate Company for handmade treats and complete the loop with local produce that might make you weep. Sweet, scenic, seamless and definitely worth spoiling your dinner for.

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Your ship pulls into Napier’s port and your day begins with sand, sea and city. Napier’s port area places you close to shops, cafés and the sea‑front boulevard — then you’re free to venture toward vineyards, hills or gannet cliffs depending on your mood. On Australia or New Zealand cruise itineraries, Napier offers a pace switch: relaxed yet vibrant, cultured yet accessible. It’s a stop that mixes local rhythm and maritime excitement in a way that sticks with you long after the day ends.

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Napier is one of those destinations that might come as a surprise — you expect grapes and beach, but you also get architectural elegance, wildlife and coastal beauty wrapped into one. This port delivers. And sailing with Princess Cruises means you get the comfort, the curated tours and the onboard ease that let you dive into it all without the stress.

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A cliffside golf course bunker overlooking bright turquoise ocean and white coastal cliffs under a vivid blue sky.

Tee off above the turquoise Pacific with cliffs rolling out to the horizon.

A small white wooden church with a green roof and steeple, viewed from the front, set beneath a vivid blue sky.

Step inside a piece of local history at the charming St. Thomas Church.

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