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Very pleasant walk in this suburb. Nice art deco windows and other art deco detailing to exterior of houses.
Reply from Art Deco Trust
Thank you for your lovely comments Stephen and for joining our tour. We're glad you enjoyed your time. Best wishes - Fiona
Mooie presentatie en rondleiding door onze geïnspireerde gidsen John en Christoffer
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Beste Hans,
Hartelijk bedankt voor je mooie review op Google Reviews.
We zijn blij om te horen dat je hebt genoten van de rondleiding door onze prachtige Art Deco-stad Napier.
Tijdens deze tour hadden we twee gidsen mee. John was bezig met zijn training en deed zijn eerste introductie, terwijl Chris onze ervaren gids is die ontzettend veel weet over de stad en haar geschiedenis. We willen je ook graag bedanken voor je geduld en begrip tijdens de training van John.
We hopen dat je jouw positieve ervaring in Napier ook met familie en vrienden in Nederland wilt delen. Hopelijk mogen we daardoor in de toekomst nog meer bezoekers uit Nederland verwelkomen!
Hartelijke groet,
Fiona Simon
Hartelijk bedankt voor je mooie review op Google Reviews.
We zijn blij om te horen dat je hebt genoten van de rondleiding door onze prachtige Art Deco-stad Napier.
Tijdens deze tour hadden we twee gidsen mee. John was bezig met zijn training en deed zijn eerste introductie, terwijl Chris onze ervaren gids is die ontzettend veel weet over de stad en haar geschiedenis. We willen je ook graag bedanken voor je geduld en begrip tijdens de training van John.
We hopen dat je jouw positieve ervaring in Napier ook met familie en vrienden in Nederland wilt delen. Hopelijk mogen we daardoor in de toekomst nog meer bezoekers uit Nederland verwelkomen!
Hartelijke groet,
Fiona Simon
Reply from Art Deco Trust
Dear Sir - we are sorry our vintage car tour or walking tour did not appear to meet your expectations. If you are able to email us to explain what improvements are needed, we would appreciate your feedback so we can take steps to alert our volunteers. Please email me directly on walks@artdeconapier.com Our feedback is overwhelmingly positive so if we have dropped the ball somewhere, we would appreciate the opportunity to rectify this. Yours sincerely - Fiona Simon
Great place to visit with children in the school holidays.
Reply from Art Deco Trust
2026.09.29
Thank for joining us Deidre. We have Children's Explorer packs available at the Art Deco Centre in Memorial Square for $5. The kids can have a wander around the Art Deco precinct learning about the history of Napier and finding clues. With this lovely spring weather set to continue, it's a great way to get the kids out of the house. Best wishes - Fiona
We only had a day in Napier and decided to book the two hour walking tour the night before.
On arrival we were greeted by two very friendly ladies who informed us we would be the only two on the tour and were introduced to our guide, Esther.
We were then shown a fascinating video about the history of Napier followed by the walking tour itself, which was immensely informative and enjoyable. We learnt about the various Art Deco features and designs on the numerous (very) photogenic buildings. Esther's knowledge was exceptional and she was able to answer our many questions.
This is a must do experience if you are visiting Napier.
Reply from Art Deco Trust
2026.09.16
Thank you for joining Esther on the 2pm walking tour yesterday. She enjoyed her time with you as well. Thank you also for joining an Art Deco Tour in the Spring shoulder season. The benefit of participating in a walking tour in the off-peak season is the possibility of having a more bespoke experience. Glad you had a great time. Best wishes - Fiona.
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2pm walking tour
The guided tour was VERY informative. Was a bit of speed walking, so if you just has a knee op you will notice it. But there are stop and you have a radio ear piece so you miss nothing.
Reply from Art Deco Trust
2026.09.17
Thank you for joining us. We’re pleased you found the tour informative! Our walk covers quite a lot, stopping at various locations along the way. For visitors with mobility concerns, our Vintage Car Tours offer a wonderful alternative, exploring Napier’s Art Deco heritage from the comfort of a vintage Packard motor car. We hope you enjoyed your time in Napier and took away some wonderful memories!
We thoroughly enjoyed our tour with Christopher. Christopher was an enthusiastic guide with an impressive knowledge of the architecture.
Reply from Art Deco Trust
2026.09.09
Fabulous review for Chris and glad you enjoyed his informative tour. Happy to pass your comments on to him. Best wishes - Fiona
A fascinating time capsule of 1930s architecture and local history
Visiting the Art Deco Trust is like stepping directly back into the 1930s. The dedication to preserving the architecture and heritage of the area is wonderfully apparent the moment you walk in. Taking the time to learn about how the town courageously rebuilt itself after the devastating 1931 earthquake adds profound historical context to the beautiful facades lining the streets outside. It is an essential first stop to truly understand and appreciate the unique, world-renowned style of Napier before taking a walking tour.
Parking: Paid street parking in the central town grid
Fees: No fees to enter the shop/centre (Admission fees apply for guided walking or vintage car tours)
Toilets: Toilets are available inside the centre
Public transportation: Easily accessible by local bus
Dog-friendliness: Not dog-friendly inside the heritage building
Reply from Art Deco Trust
2026.08.31
Dear Stuart - thank you for your kind comments. We're glad you had a great tour. Best wishes - Fiona
Our Art Deco tour of Napier was absolutely fantastic and easily one of the highlights of our visit.
Tony was such a genuine and lovely guide, with an incredible knowledge of Napier, its Art Deco history, the devastating 1931 earthquake and how the town was rebuilt afterwards. His true passion for Napier really came through in everything he shared.
I also really enjoyed hearing about Tony’s own working life. When I asked him about it, he was so open and willing to share his experiences, which made the tour feel incredibly personal rather than just a standard sightseeing tour.
My parents thoroughly enjoyed it too. Hearing Tony’s stories, learning about Napier’s history and seeing the beautiful old cars gave them a lovely glimpse back into an era closer to their younger days. It brought such a wonderful sense of nostalgia and made the experience even more special.
Tony mentioned that this was one of his last tours before retiring at the end of the month, which made us feel especially lucky to have had him as our guide. Napier is clearly a town he genuinely loves, and his warmth, knowledge and passion made the whole experience unforgettable.
A truly wonderful tour and one we would highly recommend. We wish Tony all the very best for his retirement!
Reply from Art Deco Trust
2026.08.16
Dear Amanda - thank you so much for your very kind comments regarding your vintage car tour with Tony. He's been the backbone of our driving team for many years, and we will all miss him. He'll be hanging up his driving hat at the end of this month to swap it for his bowling cap with the aim of spending more time on the bowling green. I'm so glad your tour was so rewarding. We aim to maintain the high standard that Tony set for us all. Best wishes - Fiona Simon.
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Not just a walk!
A wonderful tour, the video at the start set the scene and explanations on the walk brought it all together. It has heightened my awareness and knowledge of building architecture.
Reply from Art Deco Trust
2026.08.09
So glad you were able to join our walking tour and that it was a source of inspiration for you. Thank you for supporting the Art Deco Trust. Best wishes - Fiona
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Art Deco Delights
A very interesting well paced tour. Allan was an excellent guide and we thoroughly recommend this tour.
Reply from Art Deco Trust
2026.08.09
Thank you for your feedback and I'll be sure to pass your comment on to Alan. Thanks for joining us. Best wishes - Fiona
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This tour is a must do in Napier!
We did the 1 hour tour and throughly enjoyed it. Our driver/guide Tony was brilliant, very friendly and extremely knowledgeable of the area and the beautiful art deco buildings. We even got to dress the part which added to the experience. If you are in Napier this tour is a must!
Reply from Art Deco Trust
2026.08.09
Such a lovely comment for Tony and so glad you enjoyed this unique tour. Best wishes - Fiona Simon
Great place to plan your tours
Reply from Art Deco Trust
2026.07.23
We're pleased you found us a great place to plan your tours. Always happy to help visitors enjoy their time in Napier. Thank you. Sheryl.
Thank goodness for the sunny days it made a very pleasant to walk about. The summer deco art is much better
Reply from Art Deco Trust
2026.07.19
We are glad the sunny weather made your walk enjoyable and we hope to welcome you back in summer for our popular Summer Art Deco Festival. Thanks for your review, Sheryl.
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Pleasant and passionate
Great way to get a feel for the city
Reply from Art Deco Trust
2026.07.19
Thanks for joining our walking tour. Hope you had an enjoyable time in Napier. Regards, Sheryl.
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A must do in Hawkes Bay
We had a wonderful time learning about Napier’s art deco features and history. The walk was well-paced, informative and the headsets ensured we could easily hear our guide.
Reply from Art Deco Trust
2026.07.15
Glad you enjoyed the tour, thank you for the positive feedback. Regards, Sheryl.
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Very informative walking tour
We really enjoyed our walking tour with John. He also took us inside two of the buildings, which was an added bonus. He was passionate as well as knowledgeable and it was well worth it. A lovely, memorable experience!
Reply from Art Deco Trust
2026.06.25
Glad you had an enjoyable time with John. He's a very enthusiastic volunteer guide and loves to welcome our guests. I will pass your comments on to him. Best wishes - Fiona
Loads of fun
We went on the driving tour around Napier with Michael. He was very knowledgeable about the city. It was a very enjoyable tour. We had lots of fun and would recommend this tour, it was worth what we paid. Thank you Art Deco Trust.
Date of experience: 18 June, 2026
Date of experience: 18 June, 2026
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