Napier, New Zealand

Gin Tasting at Napier’s Art Deco Gem

Explore a Modern Gin Distillery in a Classic Setting Visit the National Distillery Company and enjoy a gin tasting at the jewel of Napier’s architectural crown. Embark on a scenic drive to view some of Napier’s iconic art deco buildings, stopping at the former National Tobacco Company. Your guide will share the story of its founder, Gerhard Husheer, an industrial pioneer and a local legend in Hawke’s Bay, who supported the community through the Great Depression. Explore the opulent art deco building, now home to the National Distillery Company, admiring the elaborate dome and the beautiful wooden doors carved by Walter Isaac Marquand. On the distillery floor, get a glimpse of how the gin is made, using endemic botanicals that provide the gin with its distinctive aromatic flavors. Afterward, enjoy a gin tasting in the ballroom with the option to purchase, before returning to your ship. * Easy - Walking portions are generally over easy surfaces with few steps or inclines. Total time walking or standing is normally not longer than 1.5 hours.