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Ongaonga Museum

Come and explore beautiful Ongaonga Museum’s collection of historic buildings and take a step back in time to how our early settlers lived. The Ongaonga Historic...
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Blackburn Ridge

*Blackburn Ridge is the ideal country getaway.* For groups of up to 10, an all-inclusive 3-day retreat featuring a private farm walk and e-bike experience. Based at...
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Ongaonga walking tour, Central Hawke's Bay

Content provided by the Ongaonga Historical Society The history of Ongaonga village starts in 1865 when a gentleman named Henry Hamilton Bridge arrived from England and purchased...
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Ongaonga Historic Village

Arriving in Ongaonga Historic Village is like stepping back in time, you can almost picture the horse and carts in the street and locals going about...
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Highway 50 Trail, Central Hawke's Bay

The Highway 50 trail guides visitors through dense native bush that once covered much of the inland bay. The trail area was developed into farmland by the...
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History of Central Hawke's Bay

Central Hawke’s Bay is home to two main towns, Waipukurau and Waipawa, with a number of smaller townships including Otane, Takapau, Tikokino, Porangahau and Ongaonga; as...
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Monckton Scenic Reserve

Please note, Monckton Scenic Reserve is currently closed - see Department of Conservation website for more information A great spring/summer day-trip from Hastings, pack a picnic, walking...
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11 great ways to experience a Great Wine Capital

Plan your great escape to Hawke's Bay, and you'll find yourself in great company here. Passionate winemakers, talented chefs, expert mixologists and brilliant growers are just...
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The Road Less Travelled

While it is the second route between Napier and Wellington, there’s nothing secondary about the journey along State Highway 50. Winding its way through the foothills of...
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School holidays in Central Hawke's Bay

Keep the kids entertained these school holidays with great activities in Central Hawke's Bay. A short 30 minute scenic drive south of Hastings, you'll discover quaint townships,...
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