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Hawke's Bay A Hawke's Bay day is like no other. Whether it's a lazy summer alfresco lunch, a long walk on a beach in the golden light of autumn or the astonishing view from the top of Te Mata Peak on a crisp spring morning, you will want to stay a while. The main town of Napier is an Art Deco lover's paradise and the perefct place to base yourself for discovering the region. With wonderful scenery, fantastic food and wine a visit to Hawke's Bay is hard to beat. Cape Kidnappers Safari Tour GANSAF ­ 4 hrs This morning's guided tour in a comfortable 4WD vehicle takes you over the hill country to the rugged coastline of Cape Kidnappers Station. Cape Kidnappers is home to the largest and most accessible mainland gannet colony in the world and you'll be able to see these amazing birds close up and watch them nesting, preening, flying (remember your hat!) and performing the famous recognition ritual known as `Dance of Gannets'. The gannets at the cape are members of the Booby family, with distinctive black eye markings and a pale gold crown. You'll be amazed by these birds with their six-foot (two-metre) wingspan. At the brink of the cliff you'll have the opportunity to take in the fantastic views of Hawke's Bay out to Mahia Peninsula. Prices £21 per person. Scenic Circle Te Pania Hotel Art Deco Vintage Car Tour Tour ARTDEC ­ 1 hr Napier represents the most significant group of Art Deco buildings in the world. In a beautifully restored vintage Buick, with an Art Deco Trust volunteer, view the architecture and history of the city. Prices from £22 (based on 2 people per car) 3+ The County Hotel 4 Just a short stroll from its famous Art Deco-style main street, the Scenic Circle Te Pania Hotel is excellently located in the beautiful seaside city of Napier. This awardwinning property of contemporary design, offers modern guestrooms and suites; suites feature a separate bedroom and living area whilst all rooms have floor-to-ceiling windows with stunning ocean views. The hotel's Exchange Bar & Brasserie is bright, bustling and ideal for breakfast, a light lunch or an alfresco dinner overlooking the bay. Facilities restaurant · bar · Internet · small fitness room · laundry · parking Rooms 109 guestrooms · mini-bar · TV · Internet · tea & coffee · room service Offers Stay 3 nights pay 2 & receive upgrade to a top floor room Located in the centre of Napier, this boutique hotel is one of only two significant buildings to have survived the massive 1931 earthquake and it has been faithfully refurbished to its former Edwardian style and elegance. The award-winning international cuisine of Chambers Restaurant is recognised as some of the best in town, while Churchill's Champagne & Snug Bar prides itself upon exceptional service and a superb selection of champagne, wine and cocktails. Facilities restaurant · bar · lounge · business centre · laundry · parking Rooms 18 guestrooms · mini-bar · TV · Internet · CD player · air-con · tea & coffee · room service Offers Stay 3 nights & receive free daily breakfast (max 2 per room)· Stay 2 nights and receive free room upgrade Prices per person per night, room only, in £'s from Superior Twin Single 1 Bdrm Suite 01Jan08-30Apr08 01May08-30Sep08 01Oct08-31Mar09 38 28 41 76 56 82 01Jan08-30Apr08 01May08-30Sep08 01Oct08-31Mar09 Twin Single 64 128 50 99 69 137 Prices per person per night, room only, in £'s from Luxury Room Twin Single 01Jan08-31Mar08 01Apr08-31Mar09 61 63 121 126 52 Napier