Panoramic Hawke's Bay
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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)
$110
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 3½ Hours
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Meals Included
Meals not included
This introduction to the Twin Cities of Napier and Hastings, conducted by air-conditioned motorcoach, offers an excellent overview of the Hawke's Bay area.
Departing the pier, travel through Napier's port suburb of Ahuriri. You will pause outside the National Tobacco Building to admire its stunning Art Deco façade; then, continue to Napier's prolific Art Deco District for a chance to appreciate more of the city's renowned architecture. Most of the buildings you see were built after the great earthquake of 1931, which destroyed parts of downtown Napier and Hastings.
Next, proceed along the pine tree-lined Marine Parade to the city of Hastings. Watch for the impressive Hawke's Bay Opera House, built in the early 1900s. It is one of the region's earliest examples of Spanish Revival architecture.
Next, travel along the Tuki Tuki Valley scenic loop route passing by some of Hawkes Bays famous vineyards, homesteads and landmarks.
Finally, enjoy a taste of delicious ice cream at Birdwoods Gallery in the pretty township of Havelock North.
Your memorable outing draws to a close as you return shipside.