Discover the best walking tours in Napier - from sightseeing tours and cultural experiences to adventure activities and day trips with top-rated local guides.
Best Walking Tours in Napier
Discover the beauty of Napier on foot with our curated
walking tours. Whether you're visiting for the first time
or looking to uncover hidden gems, exploring Napier by walking lets you
experience its culture, history, and landmarks up close.
Discover the fascinating story of Napier’s heritage on this easy walking tour. Check in for the walk, watch a 20- minute film about the earthquake then take an hours walk around the city centre to see the Art Deco architecture.
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The most complete Art Deco tour of Napier, this guided walk begins at the Art Deco Centre with an audio visual introduction from your local guide. Your tour will take you through the Art Deco precinct and viewing building exteriors.
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This informative and historical self-guided audio tour of the Napier Earthquake will take you on a journey to the past to see the areas that were devastated by the 1931 earthquake in Hawke's Bay and how they have recovered.
Perfectly suited for discovery on foot, our self-guided audio tour allows you to set the pace and explore at your leisure as you uncover the stories of this exciting city.
To discover this wonderful city in your own time and at your own pace just download this self-guided audio tour, pop in your headphones, open the map that comes with your download and start walking.
The tour will take approximately two hours, but you can pause the audio guide when needed. Grab a bite to eat or do some shopping along the way.
Please note that this tour is only available in English.
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The best way to experience the Aquarium, this guided tour focuses on our wonderful native icons including the Kiwi and Tuatara. Your chance to view Kiwi in our wonderful nocturnal house where day turns into night. Take a close look at Kiwi Egg, and learn about their quirky habits, favourite meal, and more from our knowledgeable guide. Tuatara can be tricky to spot - our guide will uncover the mysteries of New Zealand's 'living fossil' and then introduce you to our famous rescued Little Penguins along with some of our other residents.
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Wear comfortable shoes — Napier streets may be cobblestoned.
Don’t miss trying local food or drink
Look out for public fountains to refill your water.
Book tickets in advance to skip the lines at popular attractions.
Guided vs. Self-Guided Walking Tours
A guided walking tour offers expert insights, historical
context, and often includes skip-the-line access to major landmarks. If you
prefer flexibility, a self-guided route lets you explore
Napier at your own pace using maps and mobile apps.
Combining both options is ideal for a complete experience.
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