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Hawke's Bay is Great Wine Capital of the world, sharing the status with destinations like Bordeaux, Napa Valley, Mendoza and South Australia.
Find Out MoreThe first installation was commissioned in 2009, and unveiled in February 2010.
Read more about "A Wave in Time - the story of Sheila Williams"...How did a city rubbish dump transform into a collection of gardens that is now a major visitor attraction?
Read more about "RADFF: The Time Travellers Guide to Hamilton Gardens"...How did a city rubbish dump transform into a collection of gardens that is now a major visitor attraction?
Read more about "RADFF: The Time Travellers Guide to Hamilton Gardens #2"...This expressionistic portrait of the great Etel Adnan (b.
Read more about "RADFF: Adnan Being and Time"...This expressionistic portrait of the great Etel Adnan (b.
Read more about "RADFF: Adnan Being and Time #2"...How did a city rubbish dump transform into a collection of gardens that is now a major visitor attraction?
Read more about "RADFF: The Time Travellers Guide to Hamilton Gardens #3"...Alma, meaning ‘nourish’ and ‘soul’, is a multidisciplinary movement studio in the heart of Hawke’s Bay.
Read more about "Alma Studio"...The earliest permanent occupants of Heretaunga were Ngāti Whatumamoa and Ngāti Awa to the north of the Ngaruroro River and Te Aitanga a Whatonga to the south.
Read more about "History of Central Hawke's Bay"...Originally published on nzherald.co.nz It's 6.05 am on Friday morning when we turn off State Highway 51 in Napier and follow the blink-and-you'll-miss-it sign for Waitangi Regional Park.
Read more about "Piripi Smith on the revival of traditional celestial navigation in New Zealand"...Mystery, intrigue, beauty, passion, murder – shine a new light on Caravaggio in this dramatic biography… Five years in production, this is the most extensive film ever made about one of the greatest artists of all time – Caravaggio.
Read more about "Exhibition on Screen: Caravaggio"...Mystery, intrigue, beauty, passion, murder – shine a new light on Caravaggio in this dramatic biography… Five years in production, this is the most extensive film ever made about one of the greatest artists of all time – Caravaggio.
Read more about "Exhibition on Screen: Caravaggio"...Critically acclaimed stand-up comedian, actor, writer, and TV personality Alan Davies is delighted to announce an extensive Aotearoa tour, unveiling his brand-new show, Think Ahead.
Read more about "Alan Davies - Think Ahead Tour"...Premium Taxis Electric Executive offers the only premium taxi service in Hawke’s Bay. With our experienced local drivers and fleet of modern electric vehicles, we are committed to delivering the highest level of comfort and convenience for every passenger.
Read more about "Electric Executive Taxis and Transfers"...We are delighted to now be operating out of our new Cellar Door, located onsite at our winery on Omahu Road.
Read more about "Pask Winery "...Choose from either a one-day self-guided catered walk or, a two-day/two-night self-guided and fully catered experience on our 3,000-acre sheep and beef farm.
Read more about "Te Aratipi Farm Walks"...A chance to buy Waihua Station Beef and Lamb Straight from the farm.
Read more about "The Farm Shop"...Waihua Station Cottage offers a private visitor experience with all the comforts of modern living.
Read more about "Waihua Station Cottage"...The beach is a white sandy one, safe for swimming, relaxing, picnics, walking and surfing when conditions are right.
Read more about "Opoutama Beach"...This short walk runs along the northern bank of the Wairoa River - referred to as 'North Clyde'.
Read more about "Sir James Carroll Walkway"...Take time out for you on a Thursday night to join with a community of crafters.
Read more about "Late Night Which Craft"...The world’s #1 Michael Jackson LIVE CONCERT EXPERIENCE hits NEW ZEALAND for the first time.
Read more about "The King of Pop - Michael Jackson Concert Experience"...Beginners Ballroom & Latin 8-week course (April/May/June), 28th April - 16th June (Tuesdays 7pm - 8pm) Learn the basics of partner dancing, Waltz, social-foxtrot, Cha-cha-cha & Jive.
Read more about "Beginners Ballroom & Latin 8 Week Course (April/May)"...Step back in time and relive the golden age of gaming!
Read more about "NERDVANA26 8-Bit and Beyond"...UNLEASHED.
Read more about "Rock Tenors - Anthems Reloaded Tour"...Information we collect Personal Information Hawke's Bay Tourism requires your personal information only in limited circumstances when you: Subscribe to our newsletter Provide feedback or report a problem with this website You may decide not to provide your personal information to us.
Read more about "Privacy Policy"...Ahuriri Pharmacy is located in the historic seaside village of Ahuriri, Napier.
Read more about "Ahuriri Pharmacy"...Almost two decades in the making, the best kept secret in Hawke's Bay has opened its doors to the public!
Read more about "Cape Sanctuary "...One of Napier’s most iconic historic buildings has been reimagined.
Read more about "Central Fire Station Bistro"...Surrounded by farmland, vineyards and orchards, yet centrally located, Lawn Road Retreat ticks all the boxes for large groups.
Read more about "Lawn Road Retreat"...Surrounded by farmland, vineyards and orchards, yet centrally located, Lawn Road Retreat ticks all the boxes for large groups.
Read more about "Lawn Road Retreat - Events & Weddings"...Mission is proud of being New Zealand's oldest winery.
Read more about "Mission Estate Winery Cellar Door"...Situated in the iconic Art Deco National Tobacco Building, Ahuriri, Tony Bish Wines is Australasia's first producer dedicated solely to Chardonnay.
Read more about "Tony Bish Wines"...30 years in Hawke's Bay, Total Food Equipment is a family-run foodie and chef store.
Read more about "Total Food Equipment"...Early Māori settlers Māori settled in Hawke’s Bay around 1250–1300 AD.
Read more about "History of Māori in Hawke's Bay"...Guided or self-catered; take a leisurely spin through a corner of New Zealand’s oldest wine region (it's the YELLOW section of the Hawke's Bay Trails map).
Read more about "Hawke's Bay Trails: Wineries Ride"...The Garden 2002 is an artwork thematically based on the biblical garden of Eden, a reference by sculptor Paul Dibble to New Zealand as an antipodean paradise.
Read more about "The Garden 2002 sculpture"...Covering more than 60 ha, the Tukituki Estuary includes Grange Creek and all the wetlands and associated riparian margins between the lower Tukituki stopbanks for a distance of 800m upstream from the mouth.
Read more about "Tukituki Estuary"...Renowned for its horticultural landscaping and formal gardens, visitors are invited to take a seat at the many benches dotted around the garden.
Read more about "Duart House Gardens"...Stories of Māui and his many daring feats can be heard throughout Te Moana-nui-a-Kiwa, the great Pacific Ocean.
Read more about "Te Matau-a-Māui | The Hook of Māui"...Belying it's official name as the Water Ride, this section of the Hawke's Bay Trails takes in a range of rural and urban landscapes, albeit many with stunning views of the Pacific Ocean, Ahuriri Lagoon and Tutaekuri River (it's the ORANGE section on the Hawke's Bay Trails map).
Read more about "Hawke's Bay Trails: Water Ride"...Eastern views from the summit cover the Napier-Taradale area and much of the Heretaunga Plains, while western views include the Ruahine and Kaweka Ranges.
Read more about "Sugar Loaf"...On the outskirts of Waipukurau township, this excellent example of native remnant forest is a great alternative if you are short on time.
Read more about "Lindsay Bush"...On this calm Tuesday morning in Hawke's Bay, the region was rocked by a devastating 7.8 magnitude earthquake that violently shook for three minutes.
Read more about "1931 Hawke's Bay Earthquake"...First-time cavers can explore Mangaone Caves - enjoy karst-type features, stalactites, stalagmites and calcite wall coverings.
Read more about "Mangaone Caves Track"...A great spring/summer day trip, pack a picnic, walking shoes and swimwear for a splash in the stream.
Read more about "Monckton Scenic Reserve"...Gifted in perpetuity to the community in 1927, Te Mata Park is a cultural, historical and recreational treasure. The wider park is home to an array of walking and mountain biking trails, with most trails also dog-friendly.
Read more about "Te Mata Park & The Redwoods"...Kōrero with Kurī: Drop In and Read with a Therapy Dog Kōrero with Kurī is now running at all three Hastings District Libraries, and everyone is welcome!
Read more about "Kōrero with Kurī"...Kōrero with Kurī: Drop In and Read with a Therapy Dog Kōrero with Kurī is now running at all three Hastings District Libraries, and everyone is welcome!
Read more about "Kōrero with Kurī"...Kōrero with Kurī: Drop In and Read with a Therapy Dog Kōrero with Kurī is now running at all three Hastings District Libraries, and everyone is welcome!
Read more about "Kōrero with Kurī"...Learn how to make the transition from buddy to the boss and lead a successful team.
Read more about "Leadership And Management Part 1"...Autumn School Holiday Horse Riding Programme Looking for a school holiday experience that’s active, enriching, and a whole lot of fun?
Read more about "Horse Riding School Holiday Programme"...Join us on the first Tuesday of every month for Meet Me at the Gallery - a relaxed and insightful session led by a member of the Gallery team.
Read more about "Meet Me at the Gallery: Guided Talk"...Dazzlehands, the award-winning story of the persuasive pig who won’t take no for an answer, by Wellington author and illustrator Sacha Cotter and Josh Morgan, is a hot favourite with young audiences, on the mat at pre-school and as a much-requested bedtime story.
Read more about "Royal New Zealand Ballet Presents Dazzlehands"...Currents Calling Home features Japanese artist Ai Iwane and Aotearoa-based research collective Mānawatia te Wai.
Read more about "Currents Calling Home: Ai Iwane & Mānawatia te Wai"...Join us for a kōrero with Wairoa-born artist Joyce Campbell and Te Reinga storyteller Richard Niania, alongside visiting Japanese artist Ai Iwane, Gallery Director Sophie Davis and Assistant Curator Kurumi Kido.
Read more about "Exhibition Kōrero: Currents Calling Home"...Beginners SALSA & BACHATA starts Wed-29th-April, 8 week course (April/May/June) ■ Wednesday's 7pm - 29th April, 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th May, 3rd, 10th.
Read more about "Beginners Salsa & Bachata 8 Week Course (April/May)"...Trust no one OR trust the wrong person.
Read more about "NERDVANA26 Blood on the Clock Tower"...The #1 Ladies Night Out, Breaking Records Worldwide Magic Men Australia is taking over the world, breaking attendance records across Australia, New Zealand, Europe, U.S South America and Canada, including over 6,500 screaming ladies at a single Ladies Night.
Read more about "Magic Men Australia Feel The Magic 2026 Tour Featuring Will Parfitt"...Step back in time to the golden age of glamour, charm, and smooth sophistication as we pay tribute to the unforgettable icons of the Rat Pack era.
Read more about "Rat Pack and Marilyn: Vegas Legends"...Step back in time to the golden age of glamour, charm, and smooth sophistication as we pay tribute to the unforgettable icons of the Rat Pack era.
Read more about "Rat Pack and Marilyn: Vegas Legends"...Following two incredible sold-out years, the Hawkes Bay Yoga Festival returns for 2026.
Read more about "Hawke's Bay Yoga Festival"...Come with us on a magical musical journey as we shine a spotlight on the stars and unforgettable songs that lit up the stages of Broadway and the silver screens of Hollywood in Stars of Stage and Screen.
Read more about "Stars of Stage and Screen"...Come with us on a magical musical journey as we shine a spotlight on the stars and unforgettable songs that lit up the stages of Broadway and the silver screens of Hollywood in Stars of Stage and Screen.
Read more about "Stars of Stage and Screen"...Every milestone.
Read more about "Bay to Remember"...Blackburn Ridge is the ideal country getaway.
Read more about "Blackburn Ridge"...David Trubridge is a globally-recognised design company.
Read more about "David Trubridge Studio"...Are you ready for a whole new kind of adventure?Do you love cracking codes, uncovering secrets, and testing your mind under pressure?
Read more about "Enigma Escape Rooms"...Faraday Museum of Technology in Napier, is a place of discovery where history comes alive through hands-on experience.
Read more about "Faraday Museum of Technology"...Georgia on Tennyson, award-winning specialty coffee bar bringing brewed goodness to the fine people of Hawke’s Bay, one cup at a time.
Read more about "Georgia on Tennyson"...Giant Brewing began in a household shed before moving early in 2014 into a 100-year-old barn in the Havelock North Hills under Te Mata Peak's 'Sleeping Giant'.
Read more about "Giant Brewery & Public House"...Established in 1999, Hawthorne has since earned the reputation of Hawke’s Bay’s premium fresh coffee supplier and holds the title of New Zealand's most awarded coffee roastery.
Read more about "Hawthorne Coffee Roasters"...Hawthorne House boutique bed and breakfast accommodation comprises four luxuriously appointed en-suite rooms, three with super-king beds, the fourth a queen bedroom.
Read more about "Hawthorne House"...All the Tours are tailormade, private and hosted by Juliet Harbutt, Master of cheese, founder of Jeroboams [wine & cheese shop in London] and award-winning food writer, who will collect you from your hotel and take you on a tour of her favourite places, makers, wineries and galleries. As you travel through this region of outstanding natural beauty you will discover why Hawke’s Bay was recently named 11th Wine Capital of the world and why her individually curated tours receive 5*reviews.
Read more about "Hunter Gatherer Tours"...Holidays are for relaxing, having fun and spending time with family and friends.
Read more about "Kennedy Park Resort Napier"...Discover laid-back luxury at Kiwiesque Bring your people together at our stunning vineyard property.
Read more about "Kiwiesque Luxury Vineyard Accommodation"...Long Island Guides has over 20 years' experience providing expertly curated tours showcasing Hawke’s Bay at its best.
Read more about "Long Island Guides"...Luxury, Seclusion, Elegance & Romance – four words which describe this stunning boutique hotel.
Read more about "Mangapapa Hotel"...Market St is a truly unique, modern city bar and eatery in the heart of Napier and proud to be part of the premium Heineken Bar family.
Read more about "Market St"...Come and explore beautiful Ongaonga Museum’s collection of historic buildings and take a step back in time to how our early settlers lived.
Read more about "Ongaonga Museum"...Centrally located in Napier, the Art Deco capital of the world, Palm City Motor Inn provides superior accommodation to visitors to Hawke's Bay.
Read more about "Palm City Motor Inn"...Our passionate local guides offer a fun and flexible way to experience the rural winery gems of Napier, Hastings and beyond.
Read more about "Prinsy's Tours"...We are a kitchen from the heart of India where a brigade of chefs create magic with fresh ingredients.
Read more about "Rasoi Cuisine of India"...To the east of Hawke's Bay wine country in the North Island, Rosewood Cape Kidnappers sits on an incredible 6,000-acre peninsula, with unforgettable vistas of the vast Pacific Ocean.
Read more about "Rosewood Cape Kidnappers"...Escape the city and step into the heart of Hawke's Bay, where 3,000 acres of breathtaking landscapes and rich history await. Nestled between the dramatic Te Mata Peak, the Tuki Tuki River, and the stunning Waimarama Beach, Te Aratipi offers 360° views of the region, including Cape Kidnappers and Te Motu-o-Kura, Bare Island.
Read more about "Te Aratipi Station"...The Gintrap is a bustling restaurant and bar in the popular West Quay, Ahuriri. This smart but casual gastro pub offers fantastic food and friendly service for all occasions. With an extensive beverage list including over 300 different Gins, there’s something for everyone!
Read more about "The Gintrap Restaurant & Bar"...With more than 96 years’ experience in the transport industry, Tranzit Coachlines is proud to be New Zealand’s largest family-owned…
Read more about "Tranzit Coachlines"...Home to the Hawke's Bay BMX club since it was built in 2013, the Havelock North limestone track covers 7000m2 and was built and designed to national standards.
Read more about "Havelock North BMX and Pump Track"...There are two options to see the waterfalls - if you only have time for one, it's recommended to do the second one.
Read more about "Āniwaniwa Falls"...Explore Napier’s fascinating townscape of the 1930s, born out of the Napier Earthquake of 1931.
Read more about "Art Deco Napier City Walk"...Extending out along Marine Parade's waterfront, the brand new viewing platform adds architectural interest as well as a fantastic place to pause and watch the world go by. The viewing platform connects to the foreshore walkway system and provides elevated access to the water’s edge and views of Hawke Bay and back to the city.
Read more about "Napier Viewing Platform"...The village of Havelock North sits on the southeastern edge of the Heretaunga Plains at the foot of the Havelock North hills, above what was the swamp and lagoons that once made the plain almost uninhabitable until drained.
Read more about "Havelock North Architectural Drive"...An approximate 40minute drive southeast from Waipawa or Waipukurau through the Central Hawke's Bay countryside takes you past historic churches, picturesque woolsheds and stunning country landscapes to finally glimpse the south Pacific Ocean before descending down the hill to Blackhead beach.
Read more about "Blackhead Beach"...Part of the Pōrangahau Country Club, this course is a free draining 9 hole course with alternate tee grounds on some holes.
Read more about "Pōrangahau Golf Club"...Originally owned by tobacco tycoon Gerhard Husheer, the building suffered extensive exterior damage due to the Hawke’s Bay Earthquake in 1931. Although in the midst of the Great Depression, Husheer spared no expense in the rebuild.
Read more about "National Tobacco Building"...A picturesque 18-hole Central Hawke’s Bay golf course – situated on gently undulating old river terraces with mature tree-lined fairways and immaculate greens.
Read more about "Waipukurau Golf Club"...The present sealed Napier-Taupō highway bears little resemblance to the pre-European walking trail.
Read more about "Napier to Taupō Heritage Trail"...Content provided by the Ongaonga Historical Society The history of Ongaonga village starts in 1865 when Henry Hamilton Bridge arrived from England and purchased Fairfield farm.
Read more about "Ongaonga Walking Tour"...Taniwha is a working farm with a 120-year old homestead and house wrapped in farmland with 20 acres of glorious trees, ponds and in spring time, the most incredible display and variety of daffodils. It is no wonder this is a popular spot for weddings!
Read more about "Taniwha Daffodils "...This large, recently upgraded playground, offers something for all ages.
Read more about "Taradale Park Playground"...Te Ara o Matareta (Maggie's Way), is an extension of the Rotary Pathways Trust network in Taradale linking to the historic site of Ōtātara Pā.
Read more about "Maggie's Way "...Holt forest can be found near to Lake Tūtira (about 50 minutes drive time north of Napier) and it is an impressive aboretum with over 500 species of indigenous and introduced plants. There are a number of trails including broad gravel paths suitable for wheelchairs.
Read more about "Holt Forest"...Open until Sunday 19 April 2026.
Read more about "Hidden in History: Trailblazing Women of Hawke’s Bay"...Come along to the Gallery and get creative with fun art activities related to current exhibitions!
Read more about "Free Kids Drop-In Art Days 2026"...“Sizzling Saturdays – Taste the world by the sea” Saturday night summer feasts by the beach in Napier.
Read more about "Marine Parade Night Market"...It's about time Hawkes Bay revived a great market for secondhand kids stuff!
Read more about "Reloved Kids Markets 2026"...This exhibition shows a history of people and places of Ngāti Kahungunu, telling stories of their time and the events that shaped Te Matau-a-Māui into the region of Hawke’s Bay, events that also helped to shape Aotearoa into New Zealand.
Read more about "Kuru Taonga: Voices of Kahungunu"...Art Deco design was at its height at the time of the 1931 Hawke’s Bay earthquake, a fact well understood by those responsible for the appearance of Hawke’s Bay’s new buildings.
Read more about "Skyscrapers to Toast Racks"...Check out NZ’s largest sustainable fashion market!
Read more about "Sustainable Fashion Market"...Our group skateboarding lessons are back for the school holidays!
Read more about "School Holiday Skateboard Lessons"...Get ready for some magical fun these school holidays!
Read more about "ZAPPO the Magician - Central Hawke’s Bay"...The film for April is Àma Gloria (2023), PG - 84 minutes, Drama, French with English subtitles Cleo is six years old, has a myopic look and has been madly in love with Gloria, her nanny, since she was born.
Read more about "French Film April 2026 - Ciné-Club"...We are so extraordinarily lucky that she has agreed to do these shows.
Read more about "A Small Hall Session With Iona Zajac"...We are so extraordinarily lucky that she has agreed to do these shows.
Read more about "A Small Hall Session With Iona Zajac"...A fantastic one-day course to get staff communicating professionally and confidently with customers.
Read more about "Customer Service Excellence"...Whānau day Saturday 18 April see’s the return of Whānau Day at Toitoi for Lift Off Festival!
Read more about "Whānau Day"...The silence is broken, Skykid's exiting the studio and heading for the stage.
Read more about "Skykid: Footnotes Tour 2026"...This bold and courageous architect, Artacho Jurado, responsible for several iconic buildings in São Paulo, had three main passions: the city, architecture and classical music.
Read more about "RADFF: Artacho Jurado, Symphony of an Architect"...For over six years, filmmaker Birgitte Sigmundstad followed the creation of Norway’s New National Museum, a monumental project that merged four institutions under one vast, temple-like roof designed by Kleihues + Schuwerk.
Read more about "RADFF: The New Museum"...This bold and courageous architect, Artacho Jurado, responsible for several iconic buildings in São Paulo, had three main passions: the city, architecture and classical music.
Read more about "RADFF: Artacho Jurado, Symphony of an Architect #2"...For over six years, filmmaker Birgitte Sigmundstad followed the creation of Norway’s New National Museum, a monumental project that merged four institutions under one vast, temple-like roof designed by Kleihues + Schuwerk.
Read more about "RADFF: The New Museum #2"...It’s game time… on wheels!
Read more about "FIFA Roller Disco"...Check out NZ’s largest sustainable fashion market!
Read more about "Sustainable Fashion Market "...Title: Relay for Life Hawke's Bay 2026 - Winter Indoor Edition Relay for Life is back - and this time, we're bringing it indoors.
Read more about "Relay for Life Hawke's Bay - Indoors"...This is more than a 3-day workshop - it’s a rare and immersive opportunity to learn whaikōrero, karanga, kawa, and tikanga under the guidance of respected experts in te reo and tikanga Māori.
Read more about "Kura Tahito ki Heretaunga"...The two Dutchmen are formidable storytellers, who captivate listeners with their spellbinding craft for light-and-shadow effects Der Tagesspiegel Lucas and Arthur Jussen are among the most sought-after piano duos of our time, having performed in recital across the globe and with leading orchestras including the Boston, Chicago and Philadelphia Orchestras, The Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, Royal Stockholm Philharmonic, NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchestra, and Konzerthausorchester Berlin.
Read more about "Lucas & Arthur Jussen"...You’re invited to a high-energy, feel-good 60s dance party: Let’s Twist Again!
Read more about "Let's Twist Again"...You’re invited to a high-energy, feel-good 60s dance party: Let’s Twist Again!
Read more about "Let's Twist Again"...Whether you're here for one day, one week or perhaps even longer, you need to tick off at least one of these non-negotiable Hawke's Bay experiences.
Here in New Zealand's Food and Wine Country, great recipes are in our DNA. From daytrips to multi-day journeys, these recipes for your Hawke's Bay holiday are sure to rise.
Hawke's Bay is Great Wine Capital of the world, sharing the status with destinations like Bordeaux, Napa Valley, Mendoza and South Australia.
Find Out MoreWe’ll keep you in the loop with upcoming events in Hawke’s Bay, cool stuff to do, the hottest places to eat and drink, and some enticing deals.