Hawke's Bay
Cape Kidnappers
Hawke’s Bay
The eastern north region of New Zealand is home to Hawke’s Bay, one of New Zealand’s warmest and driest regions, making it one of the country’s leading wine producers. Mainly it is noted for its red wines – cabernet sauvignon, merlot and syrah – but also some excellent white whites are produced in the region. It is a great stop on the Classic New Zealand Wine Trail.
At the center of Hawke’s Bay is Napier. The city may be one of the best examples of Art Deco architecture in the world. Following a devastating earthquake in 1931 the city was rebuilt in the then fashionable Art Deco style, and the city has taken great pains to preserve that era. Art Deco tours run daily and are a facinating way to experience the styles of that time.
Cape Kidnappers, a sandstone headland to the south of Napier, is known for its beautiful golf course and home to the largest colony of gannets (large seabirds) in the world.
Art Deco Building
Napier
Colenso House, Napier
Cape Kidnappers, Hawke’s Bay
Napier
County Hotel, Napier
Cape Kidnappers
Napier Marine Parade
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Rick Garrett
I’m a Professional Travel Adviser with over 40 years of travel industry experience. The countries I specialize in include Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, French Polynesia (aka Tahiti), and the Cook Islands. I’ve made dozens of trips to the South Pacific so am able to provide you with first hand knowledge and experience while creating the custom itinerary that is perfect for YOU, and then take care of everything from A to Z, before, during and after your amazing Down Under adventure. Because the journeys I create for my clients are born out of my desire to share my authentic travel experiences, each one is unique, and designed to match your interests, tastes and budget.