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

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)

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

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

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