Napier is a charming, lovely and peaceful town on the Pacific Ocean in Hawke's Bay. In 1931 a 7.9 Richter's scale earthquake destroyed the town. A massive rebuilding campaign resulted in today's Art Deco Napier with its wide streets, underground utility lines, and its downtown collection of distinctive Art Deco buildings with their bold lines, elaborate motifs and pretty pastel colors.
There is no better place to stay while inNapier than at Debbie's Bellbird Studio. Located very near to the town center (5 minutes by car, 10 to 15 minutes's walk), spotlessly clean, a very comfortable bed, large shower room, my wife and I were warmly greeted by Debbie who provided us plenty of breakfast items.
We had an excellent dinner in Napier at the Indigo Restaurant. We were recommended the bluenose fish special. It was a thick, perfectly prepared, not overcooked as is often thecase, but moist fish fillet.