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1st Departure:
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01.08.2009
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Provider:
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isango!
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Destination:
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Australia and the South Pacific > New Zealand > North Island > Gisborne and Hawkes Bay and Wairarapa
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Duration:
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4 hours
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Skill Level:
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Advanced
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Discover for yourself why Napier is called the Art Deco City on this fascinating tour in Hawke's Bay. After a devastating earthquake in the 1930s razed most of its buildings to the ground, Napier was practically rebuilt using diverse architectural styles. It has one of the greatest varieties of buildings in the styles of the 1930s - Stripped Classical, Spanish Mission, and above all Art Deco, the style of the 20th century. Napier's Art Deco is unique, with Maori motifs and the buildings of Louis Hay.
On this private guided tour drive through beautiful Napier and view the best of its Art Deco buildings. Visit friendly Maori artists in their studios and learn more about their special styles. Some of the best wineries are in Hawke's Bay and you will visit three of the most celebrated wineries and sample their wines. Walk along a stretch of the remote but superb East coast beach and tour the majestic Te Mata Peak.