Things to Do in Napier

Attend the Art Deco Festival in February, when 40,000+ visitors celebrate with vintage cars, jazz, and period costumes

Browse the Napier Urban Farmers' Market on Saturday mornings for local produce and cheap eats

Cycle the Hawke's Bay Trails through vineyards and along the coast on a self-guided wine trail (bike hire from $65 NZD/day)

Explore the National Aquarium of New Zealand on Marine Parade ($29.50 NZD adult entry)

Go wine tasting at Mission Estate, New Zealand's oldest winery, or one of 70+ cellar doors in Hawke's Bay

Hike to the summit of Te Mata Peak for panoramic views over Hawke's Bay (free; 30-minute drive from Napier)

Stroll Marine Parade at sunset and check out the Pania of the Reef statue, Napier's answer to Copenhagen's Little Mermaid

Swim and soak at Ocean Spa on Marine Parade, with heated pools, spa pools, and a sauna ($20 NZD adult entry)

Take a guided Art Deco walking tour through Napier's heritage precinct (from $33 NZD per person; daily at 10am year-round)

Visit Cape Kidnappers gannet colony, the world's largest mainland colony, by guided tour (from $98 NZD) or a free 4-hour return walk at low tide (check tides before setting out)