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Napier is the centre of the Hawke's Bay region, known
for its sunshine, vineyards, pip fruit and beautiful coastline. Napier itself
was destroyed by earthquake and fire in 1931 and rebuilt in the Art Deco style,
giving the town a unique character. The Cape Kidnappers Gannet (large
seabirds) Colony, one of the world's biggest, is a fascinating place and can be
reached by 4 WD vehicle, 4 wheel bike, Unimog, tractor or by foot at low tide.
The region is famous for its Chardonnay and Cabernat Sauvignon grapes and
Hawke's Bay vineyards are all within a short distance of Napier and Hastings
cities, with over 30 open to the public for free wine tasting. The East
Cape coastline is famous for its rugged beauty and magnificent surf and and the
eerie Lake Waikaremoana in the Urewera forest park is a remote treasure with
possibilities for kayaking and hiking.
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