Scavenger hunt in Napier

Explore the Art Deco capital of New Zealand in a playful way. These experiences lead you past the facades of Tennyson Street, Marine Parade, the Soundshell and the National Aquarium in Napier.

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Art Deco facade pose

Tennyson Street is one of the densest stretches of Art Deco architecture in the world. Find a striking facade (the Daily Telegraph, the Municipal Theatre, the T&G building) and take a group photo with the team posed under the sunburst or chevron pattern.

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Art Deco hat moment

The Art Deco Trust shop and several Tennyson Street boutiques sell vintage-style hats, scarves and cigarette holders. Try one on per teammate and take a group photo where the team poses in 1930s glamour.

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Checkpoint: Marine Parade Soundshell

Walk east one block to Marine Parade and check in at the Soundshell, the open-air bandstand on the foreshore.

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Checkpoint: National Aquarium

Walk south along Marine Parade to the National Aquarium of New Zealand and check in at the entrance.

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Checkpoint: Tennyson Street

Navigate to Tennyson Street in the Napier CBD and check in by the Art Deco Trust shop or the Daily Telegraph building.

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Daily Telegraph building shot

The Daily Telegraph building on Tennyson Street is one of Napier's finest Art Deco gems. Find the front facade and take a group photo with the team posed in front, mimicking the geometric symmetry.

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Hawke's Bay plate

Hawke's Bay produces some of NZ's best lamb, stone fruit and seafood. Order a plate at Mister D, Bistronomy or any cafe (the lamb shoulder, the Hawke's Bay platter, a Bostock's chicken sandwich) and take a group photo with everyone taking the first bite at the same time.

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Hawke's Bay wine toast

Hawke's Bay is one of New Zealand's premier wine regions, famous for Syrah and Chardonnay. Order a glass at any Napier wine bar (Mister D, Bistronomy, Pacifica) and take a group photo with everyone holding their glass up in a toast.

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Local Napierite tip

Convince a local Napier resident to share a tip about the city. Take a photo with your impromptu guide and remember the tip.

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Marine Parade fountain shot

The Tom Parker Fountain on Marine Parade lights up at night in changing colours. Find the fountain (or any of the Parade's smaller fountains) and take a group photo with the spray behind the team.

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Napier finale

Final challenge. Find a beautiful Napier spot (Marine Parade at golden hour, the Soundshell at dusk, a sunlit Art Deco facade) and take an amazing closing group photo. Kia ora from the Art Deco capital!

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Napier kick-off

The hunt begins! Find a classic Napier backdrop (a sunburst over a doorway, a chevron facade, a Norfolk pine on Marine Parade) and take a group photo with the whole team in shot.

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Norfolk pines walk

Marine Parade is lined with Norfolk pines that survived the quake. Walk the boulevard and take a group photo where the team walks toward the camera with the pines arching overhead.

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Pania of the Reef pose

On Marine Parade stands the small bronze of Pania of the Reef, a Maori legendary figure who is to Napier what the Little Mermaid is to Copenhagen. Find Pania and take a respectful group photo with the team posed alongside.

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Soundshell pose

The white Soundshell faces the sea and was built as part of the post-quake rebuild. Find a vantage point on the lawn, line the team up and take a group photo with the shell behind everyone.

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Spot a chevron pattern (Art Deco)

Find a chevron, zigzag or sunburst pattern on a Napier facade or doorway. Photograph the geometry.

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Spot a flat white in Napier

Find a flat white at a Napier café cup. Photograph the foam art.

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Spot a Hawke's Bay vineyard sign

Find a winery sign at the edge of Napier (Mission Estate, Te Mata, Mission). Photograph the sign.

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Spot a Hawke's Bay wine bottle

Find a Hawke's Bay wine bottle (Te Mata, Mission Estate, Trinity Hill) in a shop or restaurant. Photograph the label.

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Spot a Napier "Glenn Miller" or jazz band poster

Find a jazz, swing or 1930s music poster (Napier loves Art Deco-era music). Photograph the poster.

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Spot a Napier Art Deco festival reference

In mid-February find Art Deco festival posters, costumed visitors or vintage planes. Outside the season find a year-round Art Deco shop or vintage clothing window. Photograph the reference.

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Spot a Napier Art Deco Trust shop

Find the Napier Art Deco Trust shop on Tennyson Street. Photograph the storefront.

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Spot a Napier Bluff Hill lookout

Drive up to Bluff Hill Lookout and photograph the port and town spread out below.

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Spot a Napier dolphin or sea lion

Find a sea-lion reference (statue, mural) or a real one if you're lucky on the breakwater. Photograph the reference.

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