What’s NOT to love about Napier?
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One of New Zealand’s most enviable climates with some of the highest annual days of sunshine that has the rest of the country green with envy.
A sweeping coastline that stretches to the gannet colonies of Cape Kidnappers, home to one of the world’s most challenging golf courses. See www.gannetsafaris.co.nz www.kidnappersafaris.co.nz www.gannets.com
The produce capital of New Zealand where our apples turn up in fruit bowls around the world. Follow a gourmet food trail throughout the Hawke's Bay region or sample the best flavours at the Hawke's Bay Farmers' Market. See www.foodhawkesbay.co.nz
The Art Deco capital of the Southern Hemisphere with one of the highest concentration of Art Deco buildings to be found anywhere in the world. See www.artdeconapier.com
A slew of award winning wineries in the surrounding Hawke’s Bay region with fine dining restaurants to match their cellar door selections. See www.winehawkesbay.co.nz
A host of cultural attractions including the Hawke's Bay Museum & Art Gallery with its permanent exhibition entitled "Living on the Edge: Hawke's Bay Earthquake" 1931 and the Municipal Theatre with a series of concerts and plays throughout the year. See www.hbmag.co.nz and www.napiermunicipaltheatre.co.nz
A ton of activities to keep the kids happy including Splash Planet in Hastings, The Napier Aquatic Centre, Ocean Spa, a fabulous seaside playground and the National Aquarium of New Zealand. See www.nationalaquarium.co.nz
Don't limit yourself to a visit in summer, with so much to see and do Napier and the surrounding region is an ideal destination year round.
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