Napier is one of the first places on earth to receive the sunrise, since it is closest to the international dateline. Located on the easternmost coast of the North Island, this town is steeped in Māori history and culture. It was completely rebuilt with Art Deco style architecture after a devastating 1931 earthquake and fire. Today many of our guests split their time between the fascinating Art Deco town tour and visiting the spectacular gannet colony at Cape Kidnappers. For our evening presentation, we were treated to an interactive talk on insects by our naturalist and diver, Heather.
- Daily Expedition Reports
- 13 Jan 2024
Napier, New Zealand, 1/13/2024, National Geographic Orion
- Aboard the National Geographic Orion
- Australia and New Zealand
Coastal New Zealand: Scenic Fjords, Māori History, and Abundant Wildlife
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