Introduction
216km (134 miles) SW of Gisborne; 423km (262 miles) SE of Auckland; 228km (141 miles) SE of Rotorua
Napier is bursting at the seams with pride, and so it should be: It is the prettiest little city in New Zealand. It boasts an unbeatable combination of fabulous climate, elegant Art Deco architecture, as much award-winning wine as anyone could want, plus sea, surf, and pretty vineyards -- and, combined with Hastings and Havelock North, the best selection of unique boutique accommodations in the country. A wealth of unexpected surprises awaits -- it's one of my favorite places.
It hasn't always been this good. In 1931, a massive earthquake demolished the whole of Napier and nearby Hastings, killing hundreds of people. But like the phoenix, Napier rose again, this time on new ground lifted out of the harbor by the force of the earthquake. Rebuilt during the Depression, the town opted for the Art Deco and Spanish mission architecture so popular at the time. As a result, Napier...
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THE FARM AT CAPE KIDNAPPERS
- -DESCRIBING THIS LODGE AS A GOLFERS PARADISE IS TRUE BUT DOES NOT EVEN BEGIN TO TELL THE WHOLE STORY. THE GOLF COURSE MEANDERING ALONG THE TOP...
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The Riverside
- Riverside is a spectacular location perched right above the water on the eastern side of the Tuki Tuki River. Lodge 1 almost hangs over the river...
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