🚗 Napier Road Trip Diary | Wine, Waves & Vintage Wheels

Spontaneous Christmas getaway with friends—Auckland to Napier via Lake Taupo! This Art Deco city, rebuilt after a 1930s earthquake, served coastal drama and world-class wine. 🌊 Highlights 📍 Marine Parade Viewing Platform Wild waves (compared to Auckland’s tame shores)—felt like filming a fantasy epic! 🌊📸 📍 Craggy Range Winery $55 Prestige tasting: Mind-blowing Sauvignon Blanc 2019 + Aroha Pinot Noir. Free postcards/corks for souvenirs! Pro move: Buy 6 bottles → waived tasting fee. 📍 Te Mata Park Trails Hike with vineyard views—routes for all fitness levels. 📍 Splash Planet 4 water slides (one pitch-black + turbo-speed!). 📍 Art Deco Vintage Car Tour An 80yo local legend drove us while sharing city + car history—pure nostalgia. 📸 #NapierRoadTrip #WineAndWaves #NZAdventure #VintageVibes #CraggyRangeMagic