Art Deco Weekend Break

Price:

From $2,250

Stay:

3 nights

Travel Dates:

Friday 20th of February 2026 until Monday 23rd of February 2026

Description:

Join like-minded travellers on an unforgettable four-day escorted group tour to the Napier Art Deco Festival 2026 in sunny Hawkes Bay; New Zealand’s Art Deco capital. This unique festival has a wide range of activities and events, including hundreds of vintage cars, flying displays, Great Gatsby picnics and everything Art Deco. Be transported to another era as guests and locals embrace 1930’s glamour, bringing Art Deco back to life.

Other highlights of the tour include an orientation tour of Napier, a wine tasting at Mission Estate Winery, a vintage car tour in magnificently restored Art Deco vehicles, and a visit to the popular Hawkes Bay Farmers Market. This nostalgic getaway is the perfect mix of history, culture, and camaraderie, offering a unique way to experience one of New Zealand’s most iconic celebrations in style.

Art Deco Weekend

Tour Itinerary

Day 1 - Friday 20 February 2026

We begin our tour by travelling through the rich Waikato countryside to Taupō, where we will stop for lunch (own cost). We continue on our journey to the Hawkes Bay region and on to the seaside city of Napier. Known as the ‘The Art Deco City’, this beautiful town boasts stunning architecture after being rebuilt in the early 1930’s following a devasting earthquake. On arrival, enjoy an orientation tour of the city before making our way to our accommodation for the duration of the tour. Tonight, we will enjoy dinner at the hotel. After dinner, enjoy the beginning of the Festival with the opening ceremony just across the marine parade at the Soundshell.

Accommodation / Meals

Scenic Hotel Te Pania, Napier – 3 nights / Dinner inlcuded

Day 2 - Saturday 21 February 2026

This morning is at your leisure to enjoy the Art Deco festivities. After finding some lunch (own cost) in the many cafes and eateries, take to the streets to enjoy the Classic Car Parade. The Royal New Zealand Navy band will lead the way for some of New Zealand’s oldest cars from the mid–1890’s through to the mid–1930’s. After this fascinating display we journey out to Mission Estate Winery, the oldest winery in New Zealand, established in 1851 by the French Marist religious order, for a tour and wine tasting. The remainder of the evening is free to enjoy the range of Art Deco festivities around the town.

Note: The full Art Deco Festival 2026 brochure will be available in late 2025 with a full schedule of events for the festival weekend. Any of these additional activities that you choose to participate in will be at your own expense/booking.

Breakfast included

Day 3 - Sunday 22 February 2026

This morning we explore Hastings to view the Art Deco buildings around the city. We also include a stop to the popular Hawkes Bay Farmers Market, a place where the region’s ﬁnest growers and artisan producers supply their wares so you can buy direct from the source. Time is available here to grab a bite to eat for lunch (own cost) before returning to Napier. This afternoon, we enjoy a guided tour on board magnificently restored Art Deco Vehicles. On this guided tour, we will be accompanied by an experienced chauffeur who will give us a light-hearted guided tour of Napier where we will learn about its intriguing history and fascinating highlights. The remainder of the day is for you to enjoy the Art Deco festivities.

Breakfast included

Day 4 - Monday 23 February 2026

We depart Napier and travel through the Esk Valley and over the Kaimanawa Ranges to Taupō, where there is time available to browse the local town centre and purchase lunch (own cost). We continue on our way to arrive in Hamilton full of memories, fun and laughter.

Breakfast included

Accommodation Information

Scenic Hotel Te Pania, Napier
Scenic Hotels Te Pania, Napier, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand Scenic Hotel Te Pania is located in a waterfront location on Marine Parade, this convenient and central location means many of the area’s best local attractions are within a few minutes’ walk. Guests are invited to enjoy quality four-star hotel accommodation of an international standard. With 109 guest rooms and suites all facing out to the bay with floor to ceiling windows that can slide open to fill the room with fresh ocean air.

Tour Inclusions

Door to door home collection & drop off service available from select areas – ask for more information

3 nights’ accommodation – twin/double rooms, all with private facilities (single rooms available with surcharge)

Tour admissions as per itinerary

Touring in modern air-conditioned vehicle

Breakfasts (B), Lunches (L), Dinners (D) where indicated on your daily itinerary

Guided tour on board an Art Deco Vintage Car

Mission Estate Winery Wine Tasting

3x breakfasts, 1x dinner

Tour Payments Per Person ($NZD)

Twin/Double Share: From $2,250.00

Single Supplement: $525.00

Non-refundable deposit due at time of booking: $500.00

Balance of tour payment due Monday 22 December 2025

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