• The seaside city of Napier is a known for its Art Deco architecture
• In fact, the city has one of the highest concentrations of Art Deco architecture in the world
• The city was rebuilt in the early 1930s after a significant earthquake destroyed the town
• Each February Napier celebrates its past with the Tremains Art Deco weekend - a multi-day festival of concerts, events, vintage cars and glamour
• Approximately 40,000 people flock from all over the world into Napier to enjoy this iconic event
• Napier boasts one of only two ‘McDeco’ McDonald’s in the world
• The population of Napier is about 61,100 (June 2014)
• The dry and sunny climate of the Hawke’s Bay region - in which Napier is situated - has helped it become a leading region for wine production
• With 42 of 70-plus vineyards offering cellar door experiences, there are many opportunities to enjoy the region’s wine in either heritage or ultra-modern surroundings
• Hawke’s Bay is best known for award-winning reds (merlot, cabernet sauvignon, syrah), and rich complex chardonnay
• Hawke’s Bay is a foodie’s heaven stocked with fine wine, fresh produce and gourmet dining destinations. This is celebrated at summer and winter editions of FAWC (Food and Wine Classic) – a comprehensive calendar of amazing culinary events
• The Hawke’s Bay region is one of New Zealand’s premier cycling destinations
• Hawke's Bay Trails was born out of the vision to create a seaside pathway for Napier, and the region now boasts over 180km of cycle trails that meander around and between the twin cities of Napier and Hastings
• Cycling enthusiasts can enjoy three different Hawke’s Bay Trails – forming part of the New Zealand Cycle Trail - The Landscape Ride, the Water Ride and the Wineries Ride which allows riders to stop at some award-winning wineries along the way
• The Hawke’s Bay region is also home to The Farm at Cape Kidnappers which houses a par 71 golf course designed by American golf architect Tom Doak
• Hawke’s Bay has a hill with the world's second longest place name: Taumatawhakatangihangakoauauotamateaturipukaka-pikimaungahoronukupokaiwhenuakitanatahu
• Dinosaur remains discovered in Hawke’s Bay in 1975 proved that land dinosaurs had lived in New Zealand