Welcome to Hawkes Bay-a film makers paradise.
Film Hawkes Bay is the local film office and it is our mission to promote, encourage and facilitate screen production activity in Hawke’s Bay and the greater region.
Hawkes Bay is made up of several areas, each with their own diverse and interesting traits.
Located on the east coast of the North Island of New Zealand, Hawkes Bay spans from Mahia in the north through to Porangahau in the south, covering 1.42 million hectares and 350km of Pacific Ocean coastline.
The main areas of Hawkes Bay are Northern Hawkes Bay - encompassing Wairoa, Mahia and Lake Waikaremoana - Hastings, Havelock North, Napier and Central Hawkes Bay.
Hawkes Bay is renowned for its fabulous weather all year round as well as its stunning landsapes, seascapes and Art Deco, Spanish Mission and Stripped Classical architecture.
Hawkes Bay on location:
-Art Deco, Stripped Classical and Spanish Mission architecture
-Vineyards, olive groves and orchards
-Farmland ranging from rugged to rolling landscapes
-Unique wildlife including the worlds largest mainland Gannet colony
-Dramatically set Golf Courses
-Expansive unspoiled golden beaches and coastlines
-Colonial Buildings including homesteads and farm buildings
-Diverse range of accommodation options
Offers Filmmakers:
-A dry sunny climate with distictive, atmospheric light
-Domestic airport and excellent road connections
-Helicopter and light aircraft charter
-Large regional multi purpose Port
-CLose proximity to major locations
-Experienced industry crew