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.
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 famous for our full-bodied reds and complex chardonnays. But if wine's not your beverage of choice, you'll also find outstanding coffee, locally crafted beers and crisp Hawke's Bay apple cider to whet your whistle.
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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.
Air Napier operates direct flights from Gisborne.
Each year, Hawke's Bay welcomes more than 80 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.
For a quick overview of what’s available and to book online, use our Booking.com accommodation widget.
For more detail, see our Accommodation Guide
