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Take a Trip to Napier on your New Zealand Vacation
Napier, located on the east coast of the North Island on Hawkes Bay, is a seaport and tourist resort which enjoys a warm and dry Mediterranean-style climate. Due to an earthquake in 1931, the city was redesigned and became known for its Art Deco architecture. In fact, it is known as the Art Deco City and is totally different in this respect from other cities to be experienced in New Zealand Vacation. This is reflected in its annual Art Deco Weekend every February.
Marine Parade is the principal thoroughfare. It is a tree-lined waterfront location decorated with many fountains and gardens. One highlight is the Pania of the Reef, one of the most photographed tourist attractions on New Zealand Tours and something akin to the Mermaid Statue in Copenhagen. It boasts a vibrant café culture as well as offering fine dining.
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The food in New Zealand is incredible, and New Zealanders are rightly proud of their paddock to plate cuisine. Almost everything is sustainably grown and processed, from lamb and seafood to vegetables and fruit.
About 20 percent of New Zealand is made up of National Parks, Forests, and Nature Reserves. And they’re all free to enter!
The Māori cultural experiences and performances offered throughout the North and South Islands are well worth seeking out. If the opportunity presents itself, definitely take part in a hāngī
Looking for a great restaurant in New Zealand? Try The Bunker in Queenstown, Plato in Dunedin, Manu in Christchurch, and Oppies Fish & Chips in Rotorua
All Blacks rugby is huge in New Zealand. If you’re a sports fan, be sure to check out a home game. The All Blacks typically play their home test matches during the months of July, August, September and sometimes October
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