ART DECO TRUST EVENT Step back in time on our immersive 2-hour guided walking tour. Delve into the rich history of the 1930s as we explore three iconic drinking establishments: The Rose at the Masonic, The Hawkes Bay Club and the Provincial Bar. Begin your adventure with a glass of fine wine or beer, setting […]

Step back in time and uncover the hidden stories of old Napier Before the Quake.

Discover why Napier is the most architectural complete Art Deco city in the world.

Exploring Napier on a fun discovery trail!

Enjoy a gin tasting, distillery tour, shared platters and a botanical Masterclass to create your very own, 750ml bathtub gin to take home

ASSOCIATED EVENT Join Hawke’s Bay Historian Michael Fowler for tour of the Marine Parade from the Napier Conference Centre to the Soundshell. Michael will take you back into time to when the Pacific Ocean waves crashed over the seawall and into the central business district. He will then reveal the development post-1931 earthquake. As a […]

ART DECO TRUST EVENT Discover Napier, Clive, and Hastings in a 2-hour coach tour through their rich interlocking histories. We start in Napier and take you to Hastings, exploring the timeless charm of these communities. The highlight is the ToiToi Opera House, featuring its mesmerising Art Nouveau interior. Following a short walk through the historic […]

INDEPENDENT EVENT The Hawke’s Bay Branch of the Royal Society Te Apārangi, presents The 1931 Hawke’s Bay Earthquake Commemoration Lecture. This year Professor Jason Ingham of the University of Auckland will give a lecture on assessing and upgrading existing buildings for earthquakes with relevance to Hawke’s Bay Art Deco buildings. This annual lecture commemorates the […]

Discover why Napier is the most architectural complete Art Deco city in the world.

Discover why Napier is the most architectural complete Art Deco city in the world.

Discover why Napier is the most architectural complete Art Deco city in the world.

Discover why Napier is the most architectural complete Art Deco city in the world.

Here is an opportunity to visit one of the region’s hidden gems on this exciting new tour. Strome House is a 1900s homestead located just 20 minutes from the city. This quant villa has historical charm that has to be visited to be appreciated. Along with stunning views, you will enjoy a Devonshire Tea with […]

Discover why Napier is the most architectural complete Art Deco city in the world.

Double Whammy! Two Experiences in one Ticket! Get locked up in our specially re-vamped 1930s themed Escape Room with, 1, or up to 5 other friends, where you have 1-hour to make your escape. Filled with quirky tales from the 1930s you will need to use all your wit to see the light of day. […]

Discover Napier’s Art Deco heritage in style in a luxurious 1930s vintage car.

Enjoy an exclusive tour of one of Napier’s oldest homes.

Discover Napier’s Art Deco heritage in a luxurious 1930s vintage car.

A Napier Art Deco Festival exclusive. Marewa – the Maori word for a gift from the sea

ART DECO TRUST EVENT On this Festival exclusive 1.5-hour tour, you will travel on a comfortable bus with a local guide hearing the history of Napier. You will enjoy a delicious Devonshire Tea while your guide explains the effects of the devastating 1931 earthquake. Your tour also includes Ormond Chapel, The National Tobacco Company building […]

Here’s your opportunity to discover the heritage of Napier outside of the city centre. Your two hour tour includes a showing of the film about the 1931 earthquake ‘The Day that Changed the Bay’.

Exploring Napier on a fun discovery trail!