Napier, the Art Deco capital of the world, embodies a diverse range of activities that sets it apart as one of the most charming destinations in New Zealand. Surrounded by a turquoise ocean, this place offers ample opportunities to hike along its numerous walking trails that cross through some of the most beautiful parts of the city. While in Napier, rent a car and head out in comfort and style to visit its many attractions. The vehicles provide you security and ease of commute to every part of the city.
Drive down to Cape Kidnappers, the nesting ground of approximately 3,000 Australasian Gannets. The steep white cliffs of this place at Hawke Bay, is an 8 kilometre stretch of peninsular land jutting into the Pacific Ocean. It is a perfect place for bird watching and has also been designated by BirdLife International as an important bird area. As far as your eyes can see, you will only encounter flocks of Gannets nesting on the grounds and diving for fish in the ocean.
The Art Deco Trust upholds the city's title and heritage in this sun kissed coast of the city. This trust aims to promote the arts and culture inspired by the Art Deco style of architecture here, which is also sometimes referred to as Nice of the Pacific. Join in the walks organised by them, as these trails take you into the heart and history of the Art Deco style. There are various events organised by the trust along with a shopping place where you can buy exquisite Art Deco mementoes.
The Ahuriri Estuary Walk, also known as Pandora Walks is a fairly easy walking path that includes concrete and semi-dirt paths. It takes you into the wetlands of New Zealand and lets you have an experience of its wildlife which includes grey herons, pied stilts, shags, royal spoonbills, gannets and kingfishers. There are more than 70 species of migratory birds that make this area a nesting ground each year.
Drive you down in your rented car to Triffen Park in Napier. This memorial park, with its series of colonnades overlooks the vast expanse of the ocean and is a perfect place to kick back your heels and unwind. Bring along a picnic basket and enjoy a meal under the canopy of trees with a magnificent view of the sea. It is also a site for a municipal theatre that holds plays and shows at regular intervals. Try to catch an evening performance in this place with the wind blowing into your hair. The park is also home to some botanical species and serves as a conservation area for the region's flora.
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