Hi there! Today we are going to tell you about Napier,
located in Hawke’s Bay on the eastern coast of the North Island of New Zealand.
The city itself has a population of 63 000,
and 133 000 people, including nearby areas and Hastings.
Napier is the nexus of the largest wool centers in the Southern Hemisphere.
The port of city exports a lot of meat, wool and wood.
Moreover, the region is the largest provider of apples, pears and peaches in the country.
Thanks to a sunny and warm climate, everything grows fast here.
That’s why both Napier and Hastings are famous for their vineyards, that produce a lot of wine.
Right now, we are on Marine Parade, a central tree-lined ocean boulevard.
Notably, swimming is forbidden here, because of the depth and dangerous flows.
That’s the reason, why residents and tourists prefer many other nearby beaches.
But Marine Parade is such a good place for strolls and bike rides.
In addition, there is a great National Aquarium.
In 1931 Napier was levelled by an earthquake,
that killed 256 people and destroyed many buildings.
The earthquake raised some areas above sea level with a maximum of 2.5 meters uplift.
So, the area of Napier extended for 4 000 hectares of land, that had been under the water.
The government accomplished its tasks with honor after the natural disaster.
They rebuilt the center of the city in the Art Deco style popular at that time.
Because of this and a nice climate itself, Napier became a popular touristic destination in New Zealand.
Every year they organize Art Deco Weekend, that attracts thousands of fans of this style.
There are people, dressed up in clothing of that time, and beautiful vintage cars on the streets.
Various interesting events and fairs are organized as well.
The city has many cozy cafes and bars with tasty food.
One of our favorite places is Irish pub The Rose.
We think you may be interested in learning about the cost of living in Napier.
The average cost of housing is 360 000 NZD.
The median salary is 40 000 NZD, and the average one is 64 000 NZD a year
The city has a major governmental institute - Eastern Institute of Technology,
and language schools, such as New Horizon with friendly classroom atmosphere.
There are plenty of opportunities in choosing a tertiary programme with different specializations:
from construction and agriculture to management, wine-making and information technology.
Right now, we are on Te Mata Peak in Hastings, located not far from Napier.
This is one of the most picturesque places of the North Island with a 360-degree breathtaking view.
Here, extreme sports enthusiasts do paragliding or ride mountain bikes down the special routes.
Hastings is situated around Te Mata Peak.
There are vineyards at the foothills –
they are actually spread throughout the region, offering wine tasting and delicious food every day.
So, we decided to visit one of these vineyards.
They produce really good wine.
By the way, New Zealand white wine is considered one of the best in the world.
Wine lovers greatly respect this noble drink.
Close to the city, there is a great waterfall with Maori name Maraetotara.
This place is not well-known, but you can have a great time here, swim and dive.
We would like to end the video on this beautiful Ocean Beach,
located 30 minutes away from the city.
You can go surfing, bodyboarding and swimming or just spend time with family and friends.
Napier and Hastings are amazing and cozy places for productive studying,
where living expenses are much lower, than in Auckland.
Moreover, it is a wonderful place for individuals, who prefer a calm and peaceful lifestyle in comfort.
Thank you for being with us! Bye-bye!