The Food Guide
With some of the New Zealand’s best restaurants, iconic food events, and an abundance of fresh produce, it's fair to say food is in our DNA.
Hawke’s Bay tastes like winery lunches under big blue skies and fresh produce from a farmers' market.
It tastes like delicious stops on easy-riding cycle trails, road trips to hidden swimming spots, real fruit ice creams and long hot days with ocean breezes. It also tastes like vineyard concerts, the energising rhythm of music festivals, tasting flights of chardonnay and languid, long weekends in New Zealand’s Great Wine Capital.
Hawke’s Bay tastes like the very best recipe, with the freshest flavours you can find. But the best part? It is a recipe of your choosing. So, throw some things in a bag, and we'll see you soon. We know you'll find Hawke's Bay to your liking!
With some of the New Zealand’s best restaurants, iconic food events, and an abundance of fresh produce, it's fair to say food is in our DNA.
With some of the New Zealand’s best restaurants, iconic food events, and an abundance of fresh produce, it's fair to say food is in our DNA.
Hawke’s Bay is famous for full-bodied reds and complex chardonnays. You'll also find outstanding coffee, craft beers and apple cider to whet your whistle.
Hawke’s Bay is famous for full-bodied reds and complex chardonnays. You'll also find outstanding coffee, craft beers and apple cider to whet your whistle.
Locals and visitors alike love getting outdoors. Whether it be a walk up Te Mata Peak, a rafting trip down the Mohaka River, or a lazy day at Waimarama Beach.
Locals and visitors alike love getting outdoors. Whether it be a walk up Te Mata Peak, a rafting trip down the Mohaka River, or a lazy day at Waimarama Beach.
Every year thousands of people choose Hawke's Bay as their wedding destination and it's easy to understand why.
Every year thousands of people choose Hawke's Bay as their wedding destination and it's easy to understand why.
Choose from luxury retreats and romantic cottages amongst the vines, to family-friendly holiday parks, glamping spots and boutique hotels.
Choose from luxury retreats and romantic cottages amongst the vines, to family-friendly holiday parks, glamping spots and boutique hotels.
There's plenty to see and do in Hawke's Bay. Check out What's On, and learn more about our Neighbourhoods.
Driving to Hawke's Bay is a breeze from anywhere - and the scenery is not too shabby either!
Hawke's Bay Airport is 10 minutes' drive from Napier's city centre and 25 minutes from Hastings.
Air New Zealand operates daily direct flights from Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch.
Originair operates direct flights from Hamilton, Palmerston North and Nelson.
Air Napier operates charter flights from airports all over New Zealand.
Each year, Hawke's Bay welcomes more than 90 cruise ships from all over the world.
Ask anyone who's taken a cruise to Hawke's Bay and they'll not only tell you that cruises are a great way to travel and meet people, they'll also confirm that Hawke's Bay is the best place they've ever cruised to!*
Book your ticket today, and we'll see you in the Bay.
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For more detail, see our Accommodation Guide