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By Pip - February 10 / 2025

Coastal Cocktail Trail – a lively, self-guided adventure that takes you through Napier’s CBD and the seaside charm of Ahuriri.

A FREE F.A.W.C! event, set across two days, there’s plenty of time to get around. Saturday, 15 March, 12-4 pm & Wednesday, 19 March, 5-9 pm.

Participating CBD venues and special menus

Goldies: Pisco sour I Pickled mussels
Market ST: Elderflower Spritz with Art Deco gin I Goats cheese w honey hazelnuts & crackers
Rogue Hop: Absinthe Minded (with vermouth) I Bloom fresh soft pretzel with Al Brown old yella mustard
Matisse: Cocktail: Watermelon & tequila Cooler I Lamb kofta with tahini

Participating Ahuriri venues and special menus

Madame Social: Lady Butterfly (butterfly pea liqueur, tequila) I Chicken chilli & lemongrass spring rolls
The Gintrap: Speakeasy Sour I Oka (Samoan Raw Fish Salad)
Shed2 on the Quay: Passionfruit whisky sour I Pumpkin croquettes
National Distillery: Bellini I Blini with salmon and cream cheese

How it works:

Get your passport: Pick up your Coastal Cocktail Passport at any participating venue.
Explore at your own pace: Visit two or more venues, get your passport stamped, and enjoy the treats along the way.
Be in to win: Hand in your stamped passport at the end for a chance to win one of two $250 gift vouchers!
Hit “Interested” on our Facebook events to stay in the loop & get reminders:

Saturday 15 March: https://www.facebook.com/share/15utXhrmTf/

Wednesday 19 March: https://www.facebook.com/share/16LGedbaK9/

All Aboard!

Enjoy a hassle-free Coastal Cocktail Trail with our hop-on, hop-off bus service between Napier CBD and Ahuriri. Tickets are available here. Detailed scheduling and bus stop locations will be emailed directly to ticket holders.

For added convenience, tickets can also be purchased on the day via the QR code displayed on the bus. We look forward to seeing you on board!

Whether you make a day of it or spread the fun over two, the Coastal Cocktail Trail is the perfect way to unwind, explore, and soak up Napier and Ahuriri’s tasty cocktail culture. Enjoy the journey!

This is a free walk-up F.A.W.C! event – simply pay for the sips and snacks you enjoy.

Saturday, 15 March

Departure Times: First bus at 12:00 pm; last bus at 4:00 pm

Routes:

Napier to Ahuriri: Departs from outside The Masonic on Tennyson Street

Ahuriri to Napier: Departs from opposite Ahuriri Apartments at The Quay

Frequency: Buses run every 20 minutes in both directions

Wednesday, 19 March

Departure Times: First bus at 5:00 pm; last bus at 9:00 pm

Routes:

Napier to Ahuriri: Departs from outside The Masonic on Tennyson Street

Ahuriri to Napier: Departs from opposite Ahuriri Apartments at The Quay