NAPIER NEW ZEALAND 🇳🇿 Art Deco Capital of the World! Top Things To See & Do | 197 Countries, 3 Kids

Join us on a tour around the lovely seaport city of Napier on the North Island of New Zealand. 🇳🇿

Home to fine wineries, outstanding restaurants, quaint cafes, fabulous boutique shops, and a collection of Sea Wall murals, Napier is probably one of the most intriguing cities we’ve visited in New Zealand.

In 1931, a massive earthquake destroyed the commercial center of Napier and killed over 260 people. Rebuilding started immediately, and the new buildings reflected the architectural styles of the early 20th century - Stripped Classical, Spanish Mission, and Art Deco.

Our first stop in Napier was the Faraday Museum of Technology. It was a hands-on museum and reminded us of the one dedicated to Nikola Tesla that we saw in the Balkans.

The girls were so excited to find a book full of old, original recipes. They took a bunch of pictures hoping to recreate some of that healthy deliciousness later!

Then, we decided to grab a quick bite, and like the Kiwis that we are now, we had a meat pie hiding in the shade by Napier’s waterfront.

Next, we went to Bay Skate Park and since the girls had never done skating before, we thought this would be a great place to start.

All that skating under the scorching sun (it was one of the hottest days of the summer), gave us the perfect opportunity to stop for a coffee and ice cream break.

Another attraction we couldn’t miss was the National Aquarium of New Zealand. We signed in, got our maps and we were ready to explore. The place was magnificent… we saw a lizard that runs on water, hung out with the smallest penguins in the world, and even touched a Kiwi bird egg and feather. So cool, right?

But the fun didn’t stop there. Our next adventure took us to the Art Deco Center, and this activity was amazing! We glammed up like the movie stars from the 1930s and went on a ride in a vintage car. Our lovely driver made a few stops, among which were the Napier Municipal Theater and the National Tobacco Company building, both rebuilt right after the earthquake.

The history of the latter is connected to the interesting story of a man called Gerhard Husheer who is considered one of the fathers of Napier.

This tour was a true delight, but it was time for dinner, so we looked (and found) some delicious pizza and also checked out the famous Victorian buildings known as “Six Sisters”.

On Day 2, we went to a minigolf course for some fun under the scorching sun. There were two options — long shots and obstacle courses — and we chose the latter.

After our minigolf session, it was time for Take 2 of the Art Deco Center, where we saw a 20-minute show that explained everything that happened in the Napier area. It was a great way to learn something new and hide from the heat, for only $5.

So, what did you think of Napier, New Zealand? Let us know in the comments below.

Also, if you’re coming to Napier and you need to hire a car, be sure to check out Apex Car Rentals at https://www.apexrentals.co.nz/

0:00 We are Visiting Napier, New Zealand
0:06 Things We Will See in Napier, New Zealand
1:38 Good Morning from Napier, NZ Home Exchange
2:41 Faraday Museum of Technology
5:47 NZ Meat Pie Lunch by the Waterfront
6:40 Bay Skate Park in Napier, New Zealand
8:33 NZ Ice Cream and Coffee Break
10:02 National Aquarium of New Zealand
13:14 Art Deco Center Napier
15:36 Napier Municipal Theater
16:33 Story of Gerhard Husheer (National Tobacco Company)
18:21 Looking for Pizza in NZ
18:38 “Six Sisters” Victorian Buildings
18:54 Minigolf Under the Hot Summer Sun
20:59 Art Deco Center Video of Napier History

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