Art Deco Drive & Walk
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Port
Napier, New Zealand
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Activity Level
Moderate Activity
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At (prices in USD)
$150
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 3 Hours
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Meals Included
Meals not included
Board a comfortable motorcoach for a leisurely one-hour panoramic drive showcasing Napier's most iconic Art Deco landmarks.
Accompanied by a specialist guide from the Art Deco Trust, you’ll enjoy engaging commentary that brings the city’s heritage to life. Look out for architectural gems such as the renowned National Tobacco building -- one of Napier's most photographed treasures.
Continue through the residential suburb of Marewa, where beautifully preserved Art Deco homes and manicured gardens reflect the elegance of the 1930s era.
The coach tour concludes at the Art Deco Trust Building, Here, a short film provides fascinating insight into how the devastating 1931 earthquake transformed the city and inspired the rise of the Art Deco movement.
Your experience continues with a guided stroll through the downtown core to view the prevalent Art Deco and Spanish Revival styles. Conclude along the picturesque Marine Parade, where you may choose to linger in town and return to the ship at your leisure by shuttle.
Please note:
Wear comfortable walking shoes.