Shore Excursion: Napier and Surrounding Countryside Scenic Tour

Meeting Point

Deco City Discoverer

Deco City Discoverer 2.5 hour tour departs from the Napier i-Site information Centre beside your shuttle bus stop. We wander down the Marine Parade a jewel in the crown of Napier City pointing out all the points of interest. We leave the city boundary travel South along the coast to our first visit the Celestial Star Compass located on the beach over looking Hawke Bay. We then start to head inland through the rural area of Meeanee and out to the Silky Oak Chocolate Company nestled in among the Orchards. Silky Oak is full of beautiful chocolate of all descriptions, a Pantry Shop, Gift Shop and Cafe that makes very good Coffee, grab one and bring it with you if you wish. We then head back to the edge of Napier into the suburb of Taradale, past Art Deco McDonalds and out to the very grand old Mission Estate winery the oldest winery in New Zealand established in 1851. Enjoy a walk around this historic site, or a sample of their fine wines (Tasting fees apply) and take in the views over the city from their beautiful garden lookout. We commence to head over land that rose up in the 1931 earthquake to the seaside suburb of Westshore, and Ahuriri the original Port of Napier with a photo stop at the beautiful Art Deco building of the former National Tobacco Building. We then head up the Napier hill for fantastic views all over Napier City and the wider Hawkes Bay area before we head down into the heart of our city where we pass many of our beautiful Art Deco buildings and some that survived the 7.8 earthquake of 1931. Finishing off back at the beautiful Marine Parade. It is our pleasure to show you around our unique City. Thanks for joining us.