County Napier
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12 Browning Street, Hawkes Bay Napier, North Island, New Zealand, 4015, +64-6-835-78
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In 1931 a 7.9 Richter earthquake followed by a fire destroyed the town of Napier. The fire was fanned by an onshore wind (it took place at 11:00am) that subsequently became an offshore wind turning the fire round to ensure a complete job. Although this was devastating, the subsequent rebuilding of the town within two years in the "new" style has produced a gem of a place with almost uniform Art Deco and Mission style buildings throughout (only two building survived the fire, one, the Public T...
Napier, North Island, New Zealand hadwin
Breakfast at the hotel was not great, so I headed back around to Thorpe's which was to be my morning base from now on whilst in Napier. Then it was the Art Deco tour which provided a little context and history to the great buildings of the town. The tour was just the guide, a pleasant German lady and myself and completed after about an hour in the Art Deco shop where we watched a video with even more details of the town's architecture. Splendid. Then what else, but heading out to further my H...
Napier, North Island, New Zealand hadwin
Once again avoiding what should have been a ledgend of a hangover, I spung bright and breezy from my bed and went round to Thorpe's for breakfast - this time their eggs Benedict which was again amazing - it turned out that the muffin (and the Panini bread is all made at the local bakers round the corner). Then it was off to Havelock North and some more wineries. First however it appeared there was a "lookout" from the Te Mata Peak above the town so I thought that sounded good for a sunny day ...
Napier, North Island, New Zealand hadwin
So many vineyards, so little time - My last full day's tasting here and I think I've sussed out the main styles and characteristics. Some good stuff to come and an excellent finish!
Sileni- named after the wine loving followers of Bacchus who guzzled wine this is a large producer who supplies Tesco, Sainsbury, Oddbins etc. Their wines are pretty good but not great although their wine maker also does a boutique wine called Red Metals - fabulous!
2007 Cellar Selection Riesling - ...
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... and then asserted my left hip in the direction of the sleeping boy and at last shuggled myself into a vaguely tolerable position on one seat. Two hours later it was with the greatest of pleasure that I extracted myself from the bus, flung my rucksack on my back and left the lethargic teens reeling in my wake as I motored my way to check-in. All this tramping is getting me fit! ferry journey was lovely and the weather was fab so there ...
Napier, North Island, New Zealand travellingjools
... I drove through the most amazing scenery! Lush green forests, and volcanic hills blanketed by smooth green velvet vegetation. It's a shame however that the road surfaces are so bloomin noisy! I could hardly hear the radio! (When it wasn't crackling!) I stopped off at a viewpoint and came across a beautiful waterfall (Waipungo). The good thing about NZ is that there are no nasty animals and creepy crawlies here, so you can enjoy nature in peace. It was so nice ...
Napier, North Island, New Zealand phileasbeck
Spent an enjoyable two weeks in Napier; it really was wonderful to see Deano and Jen - and get off the road for a while! Took the bus down from Taupo and was taken in by the very scenic route to the east coast. But what a great feeling it is to catch up with friends in person we haven't seen for over 2 years! The town itself is known for its art deco architecture, being one of the few places in the world (Hastings next door and Miami in ...
Napier, New Zealand janicoo
... seriously did not have their act together with regards to the buses to take us home. We waited for half an hour to leave Rainbow Springs which was a bit of a disappointment, but we had a wonderful experience nonetheless. Definitely a great way to spend our last night in New Zealand. Once we finally got home, we packed up for the last time in New Zealand for our short trip to Auckland where we would be catching a late afternoon flight to the fabulous city of Santiago, Chile!
Napier, New Zealand lisaludwig
... w great hang out spots. There are heaps of shops, bars, and museums to keep you entertained along w beachfront property. I found the Brazenhead, which is now the 4th one I"ve been to(the best of course in Ireland) they love their Irish pubs out here and so do I.
Napier, New Zealand trizzyb
... Napier, and with Art Deco architecture very much in vogue at the time of re-building it has perhaps the most complete assembly of buildings of the rounded style in the world. I also enjoyed the Norfolk pine tree lined Marine Parade, a promenade behind a pebbly beach that gave the place a distinctly European air. <br>
Napier, North Island, New Zealand troywilkinsonCheck Rates and Availability
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