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About Your Journey
Step back into the glamour and fun of Napier’s Art Deco era.
Experience Napier at its most colourful as the city celebrates its famous 1930s heritage during the much loved Art Deco Festival. Enjoy vintage style, music and lively street scenes, discover the fascinating story behind Napier’s remarkable architecture, dine at iconic Mission Estate and soak up the atmosphere of the Great Gatsby Picnic, with plenty of time to enjoy the festivities at your own pace.
Itinerary
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Travel south from Auckland through the central North Island, stopping in Taupō for lunch at leisure. Continue to Hawke’s Bay and settle into your Napier hotel for four nights before dinner this evening.
Included: D
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Explore the region with a knowledgeable local guide, visiting a selection of notable homes and properties and discovering their fascinating stories. Enjoy morning tea along the way, followed by an afternoon at leisure. This evening, dine at iconic Mission Estate.
Included: B MT D
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Discover the fascinating story of Napier’s Art Deco architecture and remarkable rebuild on a guided tour. The afternoon is yours to explore and soak up the lively festival atmosphere before dinner at the hotel.
Included: B D
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Enjoy a relaxed morning exploring the festival at your own pace. This afternoon, embrace the spirit of the 1930s at the Great Gatsby Picnic, with a shared light lunch, music, fashion and plenty of Art Deco flair.
Included: B L D
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Farewell Hawke’s Bay and travel north via spectacular Huka Falls. Visit a glass blowing studio for a behind the scenes look at this fascinating craft, followed by lunch at Lava Glass Café before continuing to Auckland.
Included: B L
Where Napier’s Art Deco spirit really comes alive.
Reserve your place on this unforgettable tour. Numbers are limited, so don’t delay.
Why you’ll love this trip
Travelwise’s exceptional planning takes care of every detail – quality accommodation, comfortable coach travel, sightseeing and dining – so you can simply relax and enjoy one of New Zealand’s most distinctive festivals. With four nights in Napier, there’s time to experience the colour and energy of the Art Deco Festival without feeling rushed, while guided sightseeing brings the city’s remarkable history to life. Add Mission Estate, the Great Gatsby Picnic and plenty of free time to enjoy the festivities your way, and this is a wonderfully easy escape to Hawke’s Bay.
Inclusions & Activities
Coach touring: Enjoy comfortable coach travel
Accommodation: 4 nights quality accommodation throughout
Sightseeing: All sightseeing and attractions as shown, including an Art Deco guided tour, Great Gatsby Picnic and more
Meals: Daily breakfasts plus lunches and dinners as specified
Transfers: Home pick up and drop off in Auckland Metro area
Tour Leader: Travelwise Tour Leader throughout, plus local guides
Before you book, you should know
Activity Level 1: – Leisurely
A gentle pace with relaxed sightseeing and regular breaks. Suitable for travellers comfortable with short walks, light touring, a few stairs, and independently boarding coaches, trains and boats. A good choice if you prefer: A slower pace, regular breaks and minimal physical demand.
Departure: 18 February, 2027
Other Notes:
Deposit: $500pp
Balance Payment Date: 17 December, 2026
Bookings may still be available after this date. Please contact us for availability.
Insurance: Not mandatory for this tour, however we recommend this for peace of mind.
