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

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)

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

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

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