Napier Travel Guide
For details of what to do and see in Napier check out our Napier guide to car hire in Napier.
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The famously art deco city of Napier lies in the centre of the beautiful Hawkes Bay area of New Zealand's North Island. A popular destination for visitors wanting to experience the gentle thrills of touring around the main wine making area of the country, as well as those looking for the chance to visit the past of the Maori people at one of the many small heritage villages that dot the countryside.
Hawkes Bay is one of the most visited parts of New Zealand, although the scale of natural space that surrounds the picturesque coves the line the coast means that you never feel crowded by the other visitors, and can easily find space to do your own thing, whether it be a nature walk, a secluded beach, or just a quiet spot for a picnic.
The gentle countryside of Hawkes Bay with its rolling hills, patchwork farmland and vineyards is an ideal environment for a hot air balloon ride, and there are many companies that offer the chance to experience this beautiful and relaxing way of seeing the countryside from above. Without a doubt, the best time to take a trip in a balloon is in the early morning, when you can watch as the sun rising in the East wakes the landscape up from its misty slumber and illuminates the lush colours of the land.
