Things to Do in Napier
10 activities and experiences for backpackers.
Culture
Attend the Art Deco Festival in February, when 40,000+ visitors celebrate with vintage cars, jazz, and period costumes
Attend the Art Deco Festival in February, when 40,000+ visitors celebrate with vintage cars, jazz, and period costumes
Food & Drink
Browse the Napier Urban Farmers' Market on Saturday mornings for local produce and cheap eats
Browse the Napier Urban Farmers' Market on Saturday mornings for local produce and cheap eats
Swim and soak at Ocean Spa on Marine Parade, with heated pools, spa pools, and a sauna
Swim and soak at Ocean Spa on Marine Parade, with heated pools, spa pools, and a sauna ($20 NZD adult entry)
Nature
Cycle the Hawke's Bay Trails through vineyards and along the coast on a self-guided wine trail
Cycle the Hawke's Bay Trails through vineyards and along the coast on a self-guided wine trail (bike hire from $65 NZD/day)
Hike to the summit of Te Mata Peak for panoramic views over Hawke's Bay
Hike to the summit of Te Mata Peak for panoramic views over Hawke's Bay (free; 30-minute drive from Napier)
Take a guided Art Deco walking tour through Napier's heritage precinct
Take a guided Art Deco walking tour through Napier's heritage precinct (from $33 NZD per person; daily at 10am year-round)
Visit Cape Kidnappers gannet colony, the world's largest mainland colony, by guided touror a free 4-hour return walk at low tide
Visit Cape Kidnappers gannet colony, the world's largest mainland colony, by guided tour (from $98 NZD) or a free 4-hour return walk at low tide (check tides before setting out)
Tours
Explore the National Aquarium of New Zealand on Marine Parade
Explore the National Aquarium of New Zealand on Marine Parade ($29.50 NZD adult entry)
Go wine tasting at Mission Estate, New Zealand's oldest winery, or one of 70+ cellar doors in Hawke's Bay
Go wine tasting at Mission Estate, New Zealand's oldest winery, or one of 70+ cellar doors in Hawke's Bay
Stroll Marine Parade at sunset and check out the Pania of the Reef statue, Napier's answer to Copenhagen's Little Mermaid
Stroll Marine Parade at sunset and check out the Pania of the Reef statue, Napier's answer to Copenhagen's Little Mermaid