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.
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Award-winning food and wine, outstanding architecture, and warm balmy days surrounded by magnificent landscapes waiting to be explored – Hawke’s Bay is pure paradise.
Nestled on the northeastern edge of the Hawke's Bay region, Mahia Peninsula is surrounded by the deep blue and crystal clear Pacific Ocean, which breaks onto a mix of black and white sandy and rocky beaches. Mahia is a 45 minute drive north from Wairoa, Hawke's Bay’s northern most town. It is a mecca for outdoor activities like fishing, diving, kayaking and surfing – noted surf breaks being Mahanga Beach, the Reefs and Black’s Beach. Video by Tim Hamilton. Check out more road trips at https://www.hawkesbaynz.com/summer-road-trips/
Need some inspiration? Check out our guides for some excellent reasons to visit Hawke's Bay!
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.
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Hawke’s Bay is New Zealand’s oldest wine region. Famous for our full-bodied reds and rich, complex chardonnays, wine is an integral part of the visitor experience in Hawke's Bay.
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Hawke’s Bay has a wealth of natural attractions. Locals and visitors alike love getting outdoors in Hawke's Bay. Whether it be a walk up Te Mata Peak, an adrenaline-filled rafting trip down the Mohaka River, or a lazy day at Waimarama Beach.
Go to the GuideThere'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 flights from Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch.
Jetstar offers daily flights from Auckland.
Sounds Air operates direct flights from Blenheim.
Origin Air offers flights from New Plymouth and Nelson (via Palmerston North).
Each year Hawke's Bay welcomes more than 50 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.
*Probably.
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