Award winning loos!!!…read more Didn't even know that they gave awards for the most hygienic toilets. Yet, they were free, convenient and very clean. Thanks to Grant and the other information center guides. Grant was so sweet and kind to help my parents on the shuttle back to the cruise ship at the end of a long day exploring Napier. The ladies at the information desk were fantastic about providing maps and recommendations on what to see in the Art Deco district. Napier was leveled by an earthquake in 1931. The central business district was built in the newest architectural style of the day-Art Deco. What's unique to Napier is the Māori influence infused in the architecture. Look for sunbursts and fountains. Skyscrapers. Geometric patterns. The new woman with her independence. It's about breaking the rules. Jazz. Great Gatsby. Short haircuts and even shorter flapper skirts. Now the store fronts are frozen in time. Buildings can be repurposed, but the exterior Art Deco designs have to be preserved. Grab a map and get lost in the Art Deco of Napier.

This is where we started our visit and got a map. Sandra worked with us and helped us plan our…read moremorning. We left with a plan for the day this is a great place to start. They can book tourists from here and they had a lovely gift shop and clean restrooms.