Hawke's Bay Express
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Port
Napier, New Zealand
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Activity Level
Easy
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At
$99.95
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 1½ Hours
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Meals Included
Meals not included
Board the Hawke's Bay Express modern road trolley train. Velvet-covered cushioned seats and spacious carriage benches, tall windows, polished wooden floors, and crimson-tasseled curtains create a romantic atmosphere. As the bell rings and the whistle blows, you're transported back in time for an Art Deco Napier experience.
You'll head out along scenic Marine Parade, with seascape views of Cape Kidnappers. Trundling through the city center of Napier, marvel at some of the world's most stunning examples of Art Deco architecture. Hear the history of the catastrophic 1931 earthquake and the city's subsequent Art Deco-style rebuild.
Climbing Bluff Hill -- an older area featuring early settlers' homes -- continue to Ahuriri -- once the old port village and now a haven for summer visitors.
You'll hear about life and culture in New Zealand and fascinating Māori legends that highlight the Bay's history and changes over the last 600 years.
Take photos at the former National Tobacco Company building and pass through the vibrant bar and restaurant area to Napier's Marine Parade.
Guests wishing to stay in town to shop or explore independently are welcome to do so but must make their own way back to the ship.
Notes:
Wear comfortable walking shoes. Shade is limited; to avoid sunburn, wear light, long clothing suitable for use as a cover-up. Bring a hat and sunglasses; wear biodegradable sunscreen. Bring bottled water. Suitable for guesys with mobility restrictions who can manage a 50 yard walk. There is just one 10 inch step to board the trolley.