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Travel with us to the largest mainland gannet nesting site at Cape Kidnappers.  Where else in the world can you jump on the back of a trailer and get towed along the beach by a 1949 Minneapolis-Moline tractor to a bird colony? Read more...

Our guided tours aboard the Hawke’s Bay are like nothing else you’ve ever experienced.   Travel on our luxurious road train that’s a steam train on the outside and a 1930s time warp inside, you’ll explore Napier and Hawke’s Bay in true Art Deco fashion. Read more...

So you've made the decision to come to Hawke's Bay, well here is a little video we've put together to help inspire you. Read more...

Takaro Trails offers self-guided cycle tours in Hawke's Bay ranging from one day tours up to five days with accommodation and bag moving included. Also available a fabulous 4 day luxury cycling and guided walking escape and mountain biking packages to the Pan Pac Eskdale mountain biking park. Read more...

Crisp, crunchy, juicy and sweet - come and taste real fruit and experience our unique tours at Pernel Fruitworld. Read more...

Splash Planet is a water-based theme park set in 6.5 hectares of attractive park surroundings in Hastings, New Zealand.  The park features slides, pools and motorised rides catering for all ages from toddlers to teens to the 'young at heart'.  No matter your age, it's a fantastic family destination. Read more...

The Silky Oak Chocolate Company is heaven on earth for Chocoholics! Visit Silky Oak Chocolates to tempt your tastebuds and learn more about the evolution of this delicious indulgence. Read more...

Known locally as ‘The Village’, Havelock North has retained its ‘village’ character and strong sense of community while growing and becoming part of the wider district of Hastings and province of Hawke’s Bay. Read more...

CornEvil Haunted Horror Maze is the most exciting, adrenalin pumping, crazy entertainment possible in a field of corn.  Open on Friday nights through the season. Read more...

Napier, the Art Deco City, is world-famous for its jazz age architecture which rose from the rubble and ashes of a disastrous earthquake and subsequent fires which devastated the city in 1931. Read more...

Classic Sheepskins, Free Sheepskin tannery tours and factory priced shopping. Classic Sheepskins was formed in 1969 and is situated on its original site. Read more...

Rush Munro Ice Cream Garden. Visit our famous ice-cream Garden and enjoy the taste of Hawkes Bay summer. Savour the delights of original handcrafted natural ice-creams. Read more...

A popular petting zoo for all ages. Horse trekking, riding lessons and pony rides. Our customers tell us we are the best value for money family entertainment in Hawke's Bay. Read more...

Enjoy freewheeling around Hawke's Bay on Bike D'Vine's great range of comfort bikes. Bike your way around various Hawke's Bay wineries while taking in the gorgeous sights along the way. We are an easy 5 minute cycle to the closest cycle pathway. Read more...

Tucked away in the foothills of iconic Te Mata Peak in Havelock North is the delightful Arataki Honey Visitor Centre – home to the honey bee and New Zealand’s largest beekeeping enterprise. Read more...

Gannet Safaris has been guiding visitors over Cape Kidnappers for over 35 years. Cape Kidnappers is home to the world's largest Gannet Colony. Our safaris are the only way to be driven right to within a few feet of these remarkable birds. There is absolutely no walking required. Read more...

Experience Hawke's Bay are completely unique being the only Catamaran and Duck operators in the area.  They also provide diving trips and wine/food tours on their luxury coach. Read more...

Experience a journey down memory lane in an Aladdin's Cave of historical technology at The Faraday Centre Hawke's Bay's Museum of Technology and Science. Read more...

Par2 MiniGolf is in the heart of Napier’s tourist zone, alongside the Napier i-SITE Visitor Centre. Stroll along the coastal pathway and enjoy the other Marine Parade attractions. Read more...

FISHBIKE, The Bicycle rental company, Marine Parade Napier / Hastings i-SITE. Fishbike rent bicycles offering you a way to take your time and visit the best attractions there are to see in the Bay. Read more...

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Mohaka Rafting gives guests an amazing North Island rafting experience. Scenic half-day, grade II raft and inflatable kayak trips, and full day grade 3 and grade 4/5 raft  trips down the stunning Mohaka river valley. Read more...

Discover the stunning views while you wind your way across the Kaweka foothills on one of the selection of back-country horse treks. Read more...

The National Aquarium of New Zealand in Napier opened early in 2002. It is as close to the ocean as you can be to the waters edge without getting your feet wet. See sharks, stingray, hundreds of fish species & more! Read more...

The Deco City Discoverer is the perfect way to discover some of the highlights of Napier.  Jump aboard Veronica or Belle, who will take you along Marine Parade and out to the seaside suburb of Ahuriri. Read more...

The Hawke's Bay Museum & Art Gallery is currently closed in order to undertake a significant redevelopment project. Home to Hawke's Bay's great treasures: Hawke's Bay Museum & Art Gallery is a place of stories, heritage, art and artefacts - a place where visitors can explore New Zealand's vibrant art and cultural history. The redevelopment project will repackage the exterior to match the wealth within. Our doors will reopen in 2013. Read more...

The Amazing Maze 'n Maize and Corncob Crazy Golf are now open for the 2013 summer season with a brand new theme and maze pattern.  Corncob Crazy Golf is also available for group bookings outside thre summer season.  Just phone or email us for details. Read more...

With Bike About Tours you can cycle our most popular route 501, visting 5 wineries, Silky Oak Chocolates, ceramic artist, garden and nursery, tree stump carving and lots more! Or cycle the Hawke's Bay Trails (safe for children) Read more...

Supertrike Tours and Hire offers both tourists and locals a unique, exhilarating, and fun way to explore beautiful Hawke's Bay. Read more...

Welcome to Birdwoods – a very special place in the heart of Hawke’s Bay. Set in the countryside just 3km from Havelock North Village, Birdwoods Gallery and its small companion, the Birdwoods Sweet Shop, are a ‘must see’ for young and old. Read more...

Hawke's Bay's finest producers and artisans supplying their wares in Napier every Saturday between 9.00am - 1.00pm. Read more...

Stroll around New Zealand’s oldest Farmers Market held at the Hawke’s Bay Showgrounds in Hastings every Sunday morning, rain or shine. Sample fresh local produce and buy direct from the grower whilst enjoying live music and the colourful atmosphere. Read more...

Opossum World in Napier is the only educational display that deals with the reality of the ecological nightmare that the opossum has become in New Zealand, a unique display. Read more...

Corncob Crazy Golf is a world first mini-golf variant where the biggest twist is using a corncob as the putter!  To complicate the game a little more, the ball is soft and bouncy and about the same size as a tennis ball. Corncob Crazy Golf is available for group bookings between May and December. From 26 December to late April we are  open from 10am to 5pm, seven days. Read more...

Birdwoods Gallery and Sweet Shop is the Winner of the 2012 Hawke's Bay Tourism Industry - Westpac Chamber of Commerce Business Award Read more...

Let us take you back to the rustic charm and unique character of how it is down on the farm.  Visit the historic woolshed at Clifton Station, built in 1886. Read more...