紐西蘭 內皮爾 Napier, New Zealand

紐西蘭 內皮爾  (豪克斯灣區_北島東海岸)
Napier,  New Zealand (Hawkes Bay Region _ East Coast in North Island)

在奧克蘭忙碌一陣子後, 終於有個休息機會。計畫來個三天兩夜遠離塵囂的小旅行
想玩又不想舟車勞頓之下, 上網做了些功課，發現紐西蘭捷星網站 Jetstar 有優惠好康。
上篇"威靈頓篇" 有介紹紐西蘭航空相關優惠, 可以參考。
Within some promotions they did offer on Jetstar website, we found that there is a great deal to fly to Napier, the place we have never been before. So, why not? One good thing about lives in Auckland is there are plenty of domestic flight deals or even sometimes Australian deals people can choose from and quite easy to get to the airport through Sky bus about an hour trip from city center. 

After being working for a while in Auckland, we were thinking to get away for a long weekend trip.

紐西蘭國內機票 Domestic Flights in New Zealand 

      提前計畫旅行的好處就是, 可以找到去內皮爾Napier  (離奧克蘭飛行1小時, 但開車400公里的距離) ，優惠價含稅 一人來回奧克蘭約紐幣NZ$80, 換算台幣2千有找的機票 。排好假期就等時間到囉, 搭乘SKY Bus  從市區出發前往奧克蘭機場-國內航廈, 機場距離市中心約20公里, 一般約40分鐘, 但容易堵車建議提早出發。(文章最下方有三種從奧克蘭市區前往機場的大眾運輸方式, 提供參考!!!)

The flight tickets we found cost about NZ$80 including return per adult and it only takes an hour from Auckland domestic airport to Napier. By car, it may need to drive around 400km. So flight is pretty much a better and economic efficient choice we made for a short three days weekend without planning too much in advance. The sky city bus leaves every 20 or 30 mins from Auckland city centre and takes around 40 mins ride to reach to the airport without traffic jam, but I strongly recommend more time reserved in advance especially motorway in Auckland can get super busy quickly if you don't want to risk missing the flights.  

前往內皮爾的空照圖 Heading to Napier _Sky view

出發前對內皮爾Napier僅有的印象, 聽說是紐西蘭3大知名酒莊區 HawkesBay 豪克斯灣區。也上FB諮詢了一些紐西蘭的前輩，但因為想要一個輕鬆的旅程,不想要做太多事前計畫, 就決定一切隨機遇囉~ 已經抱著就算在旅館休息都很開心~
We did only a bit research about where to visit in Napier, however we always enjoy having spontaneous trips where ever we went. Especially, sometimes unpredictable surprise helps us discover better about local culture. One thing about Napier or Hawkes Bay region, it is actually one of the three main winery in New Zealand where produce finest wines, so visiting Wine Yards is definitely on our to do list.

在飛機上往下俯瞰內皮爾 Sky View of  Hawkes Bay Region

       我們搭乘的是小型螺旋槳飛機, 剛上飛機還真有點緊張,已經很久沒搭小飛機。
還好一切順利到達內皮爾。一下飛機看見機場讓我聯想起，之前在大陸工作常常需要往返兩岸的"金門機場",  內皮爾的豪克斯灣機場似乎只有單一個跑道起降。
       提領行李後，就在我們考慮是否要租車兩天自駕遊還是跟當地團。因為考慮人生地不熟，酒莊也不適宜酒後開車,  內皮爾機場當地接駁巴士似乎兩人和小黃價差不大, 因為要等人數夠他才會開車, 所以我們選擇搭小黃到旅館 Nautilus 距離機場約10公里的旅館 check-in
     

The flight we took was one of the smallest model which can only carry perhaps 30 passengers which brought back my memories while I used to work in Xiamen, China that kind of the planes I used to take like monthly flied back to Taiwan. The Napier airport is pretty compact, it seems like there is only taking off line. While picking up our luggage, we were thinking if we should rent a car or take taxi to motel and join the local tour. After careful consideration, we found it might be easier just taking a taxi to check in especially we don't know the region that well and by joining the winery tour is not suitable to drive after wine tasting as well. 

街景 Street view

        路上司機很好奇我們的旅行目的, 以為我們是來看球賽, 畢竟是淡季的平日, 他也很熱心地告訴我們有關內皮爾Napier 的歷史, 很快的到達旅館, 很像台灣的Motel,  這是一個外觀普通但真的超級舒服的旅館, 裡面還有超大Spa 池, 我們又是淡季去的, 真的超划算的! 旺季都要提前預約, 一般都會客滿!

The taxi driver was quite curious the purpose of our visiting as it was a off season in winter and there were only few tourist there, unless there was a big Rugby game on that night in Napier, but we didn't look like the team supporters. It only took him around less than 15 mins to drive before we reached the motel. The rooms from outside only look pretty ordinary, however there is a huge spa bath in the room where people can enjoy dip in and watch the sea view at the same time. Booking in advance is a must especially in peak season, those motels run out of the capacities pretty soon.

我們的旅館 Nautilus Napier The motel we stay
(旅館附近有間炸魚薯條的外帶店,非常推薦點炸干貝,台幣可能60-80元一個,超級美味)
(There is one of the best fish and chips shop we found near by, definitely recommend to try their scallops, it is the best I ever tried, may cost NZ$3-4 per pcs)

內皮爾的歷史 Napier History

話說在西元1931年2月3日這天(距今85年前), 在豪克灣區和內皮爾市中心發生了一場規模7.8的超級大地震 (相較於台灣921大地震震央), 震垮了市區幾乎所有的建築物,並造成嚴重的傷亡, 由於板塊運動地殼隆起, 司機還指了路上經過的一片山坡約10層樓高, 原來是跟海平面平行的地, 在那天形成了一座山丘, 想了解這段歷史的可以參考英文 內皮爾地震歷史網站 

Our driver was trying to explain to us some Napier's history on the way to motel. He said there was a huge earthquake with 7.8 magnitude scale happened on 3rd February 1931 (about 90 years ago) in the centre town of Napier therefore it damaged most of the buildings in the town as well as lifted up one of the hills to up 30 meters high next to the coast. After then, the city council has decided to rebuild the city centre with Artistically designing, so they have turned Napier to a Great Gatsby town. The event called "Art Deco Festival" normally held in February every year. All the hotel rooms have been booked out usually one year in advance. All visitors dress up as the movie characters and the whole city is full of music dance and art performances. I haven't been one myself, but would be glad to see one if possible.  For more information about the earthquake, please check the link Napier Earthquake

 地震之後地方政府開始重建所有市中心建築, 而他們想到的是一個非常有創意的想法
將Napier內皮爾市打造成一個世界文藝重鎮, 因此有了一年一度的 "藝術嘉年華 Art Deco Festival" 吸引全球的粉絲來訪, 通常飯店旅館都要前一年預約!!! 如果有看過小說或電影 "大亨小傳 The Great Gatsby " 沒錯!!-所有人在藝術嘉年華吃喝玩樂活動期間，都打扮如同電影裡人物!!

內皮爾市區街景 Napier City

照片取自網路 Picture Sourced from Website

以蓋茲比命名的活動場地 The function room named after Gatsby

市區街拍 street view

市區不知名大型建築(誤以為是博物館) unknown building looks like a museum

很有特色的教堂門 interesting front gate of the church

銀行也很有藝術氣息 even the bank seems very artic

某旅館的門很藝術 front gate of the hotel 

第一次在紐西蘭看到這麼鮮豔的警車 color police cars usually guarding on the freeway

知名的六姊妹咖啡廳 famous local cafe

六姊妺咖啡廳貝果 Bagel

早起喝咖啡 Morning cup

內皮爾海邊 Coast side of Napier

     內皮爾面向一望無際的太平洋, 從南美洲智利西岸的中間似乎完全沒有陸地, 不知道是不是我的錯覺, 感覺內皮爾的海浪特別強勁!!!連夜晚住在海邊對面旅館的我們, 都可以非常清楚聽到海浪聲, 瞬間忘卻城市的一堆煩惱~ 在我們旅行期間, 內皮爾的海岸邊都在施工, 預計是要建一大區的海濱花園自行車和遊憩場所~感覺當地的居民很幸福!!!

The sea in front of Napier city is actually the Pacific Ocean. There are probably no lands or main Islands all the way till West America and it makes me wonder that probably is the reason why all the waves sound really strong especially in the night time. Along the bay walkway, there were couple of the constructions going on which seems like going to prepare a city garden with some kids playground. I would admire it is pretty lucky for the locals to live in a such magnificent artist place in New Zealand.

一望無際的海 Endless sea view 

巧遇野生小海豹, 超級可愛的 Bumped into a wild seal on the coast shore, isn't it cute

美麗的浪花 beautiful waves 

海邊公園還有設置免費烤肉區,適合野餐 free BBQ area next to the beach

國家水族館 National aquarium

水族館喂藍色小企鵝(世界上最小的企鵝)
Feeding Oamaru Blue Penguins (the smallest penguins in the world)

豪克斯灣酒莊區 Wine Tours in Hawkes Bay  

       豪克斯灣是紐西蘭知名三大主要酒莊區, 其他區域酒莊分布圖可以參考下圖"

Main wineries in New Zealand can refer to the map provided below: 

資料來源取自官網 Picture sourced from http://www.nzwine.com/regions/

         在方便性及時間考量下, 我們參加了酒莊全日遊的私人駕車團 。 司機兼導遊的紐西蘭"H"先生預計在上午10點到旅館接我們, 然後自費午餐, 下午5點左右送我們回旅館, 平均人單價是紐幣NZ$90左右, 約台幣2千, 半日遊的行程比較便宜,但考慮我們也沒有租車, 全日遊也等於是郊區觀光且不用找路頗開心! 

In consideration of the safety and convenience, we have decided to join a winery tour booking through the motel with Mr. H. The price is about NZ$90 per adult/ day tour. There is a half day tour optional. The best thing of this is, you don't have to worry about breaking the law after wine tasting, but unfortunately it is not available to choose the vineyards on your own. However, it is a good option for first time visitors, especially we don't know the region that well. 

 Ps.私人小巴的優點是會幫你安排好行程, 司機也不能品酒所以很安全, 但缺點就是無法挑選自己想去的酒莊, 當然第一次來到人生地不熟旅遊, 我認為是相對方便的。一上車就遇到兩位從南島來玩的紐西蘭媽媽級的好姊妹, 非常幽默, 午餐過後加入兩位從澳洲來的夫妻旅客,也很好玩, 尤其大家在三杯小酌後, 不斷搞笑, 算很幸運的有這樣同行的人!!!

I. 知名酒莊 教堂路酒莊 Church Road Winery (須預約喔! Booking essential!)

 跟團的好處是, H先生會在我們參觀第一間酒莊時, 詢問我們是否願意自費午餐, 他會打電話幫我們預約保留位子 ! 因為這間酒莊非常有名,國際觀光客很多, 容易客滿須預約喔!!!

Our tour guide has checked with us if we wanted to attend the lunch during our first vineyard visiting, so he can make a booking before it gets full. Especially, Church Road is one of the most famous vineyard in New Zealand. And certainly the food quality is never going to let anyone down.

古老大門 Church Road Gate

酒桶區 wine cellars

酒桶區 wine barrels

兩人份的冷盤,超級好吃的說!!!!!! Very delicious lunch platter for two

酒莊外的景,大自然的美 What a magnificent nature view

II.知名酒莊 Mission Estate Winery Another famous Vineyard in New Zealand 

這間酒莊有非常美味的餐廳, 但因為我們已用過午餐, 所以就停留品嘗他們的紅白酒, 蠻推薦他們的 Riesling, 是一種德國品種偏甜的白葡萄酒, 因為他們是很大的酒莊, 所以紐西蘭超市也可以買到! 有些私人酒莊年產量較少的, 僅在當地酒莊有銷售! 不喝酒的遊客也可以品嘗他們的餐點喔!

Although we would love to try their tasting dishes after arrival, there was no room or spaces to fit in in our stomachs after the big lunch at Church Road vineyard. Hopefully there will be a chance next visiting. This popular vineyard is another famous one in this region especially for the weddings. Not only for the great dining experiences, but also for taking those wedding photos with the great landscape views in the background. Apart from that, I really like their Riesling wine which tastes a big sweet and smooth. And of course, it is possible to buy from all the supermarkets as their business scales. However, for some family owned and small vineyards, there are only options to buy from their local places. 

在西方國家, 酒莊通常是非常熱門的婚禮首選! 如果有充足的婚禮預算, 可以考慮酒莊婚禮! 經典酒莊通常都需要提前一年以上預約! 在酒莊辦婚禮的好處是, 通常酒莊都有婚禮企劃專業團隊, 餐廳廚師也非常專業, 除了景色優美一望無際的葡萄園,新人可以拍出美美的婚紗照, 大型酒莊通常有住宿飯店, 可以讓遠道而來的賓客休息, 就地品嘗他們的經典菜餚配上出產的美酒, 有興趣的新人可以自行接洽喔!!

冬天的葡萄園 vineyard's winter view 

一日遊的最後, 導遊帶我們到知名的 "Te Mata Peak " 可以俯望豪克斯灣區的美景

這也是第一次在紐國看到一望無際的丘陵地，感覺很有趣!

At the end of the tour, Mr. H drove us to "Te Mata Peak" where you can view whole Hawkes Bay region. What an interesting landscapes views in front of us! 

備註: 奧克蘭市區前往機場的交通方式備註 
Note: Airport transfer service between Auckland Airport and Auckland City

建議以下三種 Three ways to get to the Auckland city centre from the airport 

1)  SkyBus機場市區接駁巴士, 單人單程紐幣NZ$15 折合台幣約 $300, 最新費率及優惠,可以點連結 SkyBus Auckland fares  Single fare is $15 per way, $28 with return per adult. For the latest price, please check the link provide.

2)  Supershuttle, 如果居住地不在sky bus站牌的路上, 可以考慮到府接送的接駁小巴士(需預約)通常會停數個點載客人, 按距離人頭比例計價, 單人單程紐幣NZ$35 折合台幣約TWD$800, 兩人紐幣NZ$43 折合台幣約TWD$1,000, 最新費率,請參考網站連結可以點: Supershuttle fares
Another option is Super Shuttle which is door to door service. Latest price please refer to the link.

3)  計程車Taxi, 如果預算充足且趕時間, 可以考慮! 但紐西蘭的計程車收費較台灣高許多, 以跳表計價, 從機場到市區20公里路程，約紐幣NZ$100,台幣$2,300 且不含塞車, 各家費率優惠略不同,可以參考連結 : Auckland Taxi

Third option is Taxi, it is about NZ$100 from airport to the city centre without traffic congestion which charge by distances and time.  

Yeh!!!! 距離上篇威靈頓半年之久的內皮爾, 終於在工作與生活兼顧下完成了~ 

希望對大家的紐西蘭旅程安排計畫有所幫助喔~也歡迎愛旅遊的達人來交換意見!

Although this article- Napier was released in 2016, I have added and edited some information recently with Bilingual explanations. Hope you do enjoy reading it.