Napier Shore Excursion: City Sights and Hawke's Bay Tour
Overview
This shore excursion highlights the best of Hawke's Bay and Napier, considered the Art Deco Capital of the world! Discover this areas unique history including its early settlement, the 1931 Napier Earthquake, and the rebuild efforts that transformed the city to what it is today. Travel through the beautiful rural pastures outside the city, make a stop close to the top of Te Mata Peak with incredible sightings, and explore the unique architecture of Hastings and Napier.
What's Included
- Pick up and drop off (at the meeting point)
- Live commentary onboard
- Admission fees
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Driver/guide
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities (optional)
Meeting and Pickup
Please take the free shuttles that the ship provides and go to the aquarium shuttle stop which is stop number two. At the aquarium look for the signage “Hawke's Bay Scenic Tours". Try and be on the first shuttle so the tours can depart promptly. Exact meeting instructions will be sent upon booking.
What To Expect
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National Aquarium of New Zealand (pass by)
Te Mata Peak
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Hastings (pass by)
Napier
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Children 2 and younger are complimentary provided they do not occupy their own seat.
- Departure details and times will be sent upon booking.
- This tour does support collapsible wheelchairs provided there is someone else there to help them on and off the coaches.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
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Activity code: C-2950P103
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Pick up and drop off (at the meeting point).
- Live commentary onboard.
- Admission fees.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Driver/guide.
- Food and drinks.
- Gratuities (optional).
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Napier Shore Excursion: City Sights and Hawke's Bay Tour is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Napier Shore Excursion: City Sights and Hawke’s Bay Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Pick up and drop off (at the meeting point)
- Live commentary onboard
- Admission fees
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Driver/guide
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities (optional)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Children 2 and younger are complimentary provided they do not occupy their own seat.
- Departure details and times will be sent upon booking.
- This tour does support collapsible wheelchairs provided there is someone else there to help them on and off the coaches.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
