Best of Napier & Hawkes Bay (4 hrs)
This very popular minibus tour includes fantastic scenery, a sculpture garden and of course the world-famous Art Deco City of Napier

Description
​This very popular minibus tour includes fantastic scenery, a chocolate factory, Te Mata Peak, beautiful Birdwoods Gallery and of course the world-famous Art Deco City of Napier.
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​Small group tour by minibus (max 12 passengers) in air conditioned comfort with a friendly, knowledgeable local driver/guide to show you all the highlights of Napier and the surrounding areas. 

​What's not included?
Food & drink is not provided

Accessibility
We are able to accommodate one walker or folding wheelchair with small wheels per tour - please enquire before booking. All passengers will need to be able to enter and leave a minibus using the steps provided.
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Meeting Points
You can start this activity at the following places.

• Car park of the National Aquarium of New Zealand (Marine Parade, Napier)
• Any central Napier location on request

Cancellation policy

• Fee of 100% if booking is cancelled 2 days or less before event
• Fee of 50% if booking is cancelled 6 days or less before event
• Full refund of monies received if your cruise ship fails to enter port 

Adult $105 
Child (8-16) accompanied by an adult $75 
​Minimum age 8 years ​
​Morning and Afternoon departures
​Duration: 4 Hours

Full tour itinerary includes:

• Cruise Napier's world-famous Art Deco City as we share with you the tragic story of destruction by earthquake in 1931 and subsequent rebuild of the city as the Art Deco Capital of the world
• Visit Bluff Hill Lookout spectacular views (weather & traffic conditions permitting)
• See the Art Deco houses in Napier's Marewa suburb
• Cruise into beautiful open countryside taking in rivers, estuaries and open farmland 
• Explore the visitor centre at the largest beekeeping business in the Southern Hemisphere - try NZ's unique Manuka honey and watch live bees at work. Can you find the queen bee on the bee wall?
• Stop at Te Mata Peak for exceptional scenic views (subject to weather & traffic conditions)
• Birdwoods Gallery & Sweet Shop offering refreshments including local wines & beers, an art gallery, a traditional-style sweet shop plus a beautiful sculpture garden to explore 
• For cruise passengers  - return to the shuttle bus pickup point in plenty of time to return to your cruise ship​​