Weekend Guide · New Zealand

Weekend in Napier

Napier — the 'Art Deco Capital of the World,' rebuilt in a burst of 1930s architecture after a devastating earthquake, now paired with Hawke's Bay wine country..

2 days recommended Napier, New Zealand Est. $776 for 2 days

Day 1

Arrive & Explore Napier

Art Deco Walking Tour

Stroll past pastel-coloured 1930s buildings on Emerson and Tennyson Streets, rebuilt after the 1931 Hawke's Bay earthquake

National Aquarium of New Zealand

Home to sharks, kiwi, and native wildlife, including a nocturnal kiwi house

Hawke's Bay Wine Trail

One of New Zealand's oldest wine regions, with dozens of cellar doors a short cycle or drive from town

Local Tips

1New Zealand isn't cheap, but it's manageable with planning.
2New Zealand consistently ranks as one of the safest countries in the world, with very low rates of violent crime.