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Napier

A seaside city rebuilt in Art Deco style after the 1931 earthquake, set among the sunny vineyards of Hawke's Bay.

Photo: Jakob (TheLoyalOrder) · CC BY 4.0
Best Time to Go
Nov–Apr
Our full guide to Napier is being written. It's on the North Island list as If You're Nearby.

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Mountains · UNESCO

Tongariro Alpine Crossing

Manawatū-Whanganui
About 74 miles away

New Zealand's best day hike, across volcanic craters.

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Must-See
Nature · Geysers

Rotorua

Bay of Plenty
About 100 miles away

Geysers, mud pools and Māori culture.

1 Sight
Worth a Detour
Nature · Caves

Waitomo Caves

Waikato
About 129 miles away

Boats beneath thousands of glowworms.

Guide Coming Soon

The Full Short List

North Island

Hobbiton, Rotorua and Auckland.

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