Architecture
Today Hawke’s Bay is world renowned for its architecture. Most notably its collection of 1930’s Art Deco, Spanish Mission and Stripped Classical.
Art Deco
The style known as Art Deco had its heyday between 1920 and 1940. A 7.8 Richter scale earthquake, and ensuing fires, destroyed most of central Napier in 1931. Within two years, the city was rebuilt, predominantly in Art Deco style, with Maori motifs and design elements incorporated. Read more...
Hog’s Breath Cafe Napier
At Hog’s Breath Café, WE DO GREAT STEAK! You’ll really enjoy our casual dining restaurant and bar on Marine Parade overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Read more...
Deco City Discoverer
The Deco City Discoverer is the perfect way to discover some of the highlights of Napier. Jump aboard Veronica or Belle, who will take you along Marine Parade and out to the seaside suburb of Ahuriri. Read more...
Art Deco Trust
Napier, the Art Deco City, is world-famous for its jazz age architecture which rose from the rubble and ashes of a disastrous earthquake and subsequent fires which devastated the city in 1931. Read more...
Walk the History
Walk the History has 3 unique tours downloadable on one mobile app. See the pictorial past and present. Self-guided, you’ll love learning more about Napier’s Ahuriri coastline & Marine Parade. Read more...
Packard Promenades
Packard Promenades offer a superb personal guided service on Art Deco and wine tours all around Hawke's Bay in beautifully restored vintage vehicles. Read more...
Spanish Mission & Stripped Classical
Hastings City houses a collection of Art Deco buildings however it’s most noted buildings were built in the Spanish Mission style. Read more...