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Ahuriri Pharmacy is located in the historic seaside village of Ahuriri, Napier.

Alma, meaning ‘nourish’ and ‘soul’, is a multidisciplinary movement studio in the heart of Hawke’s Bay.

Blackburn Ridge is the ideal country getaway.

Almost two decades in the making, the best kept secret in Hawke's Bay has opened its doors to the public!

One of Napier’s most iconic historic buildings has been reimagined.

Coastal Wine Cycles is a young, dynamic, fun company.

David Trubridge is a globally-recognised design company.

Nau mai, Haere mai ki Waimārama.

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.

Are you ready for a whole new kind of adventure?Do you love cracking codes, uncovering secrets, and testing your mind under pressure?

Faraday Museum of Technology in Napier, is a place of discovery where history comes alive through hands-on experience.

Georgia on Tennyson, award-winning specialty coffee bar bringing brewed goodness to the fine people of Hawke’s Bay, one cup at a time.

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'.

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.

Hawthorne House boutique bed and breakfast accommodation comprises four luxuriously appointed en-suite rooms, three with super-king beds, the fourth a queen bedroom.

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.

Holidays are for relaxing, having fun and spending time with family and friends.

Discover laid-back luxury at Kiwiesque Bring your people together at our stunning vineyard property.

Surrounded by farmland, vineyards and orchards, yet centrally located, Lawn Road Retreat ticks all the boxes for large groups.

Surrounded by farmland, vineyards and orchards, yet centrally located, Lawn Road Retreat ticks all the boxes for large groups.

Long Island Guides has over 20 years' experience providing expertly curated tours showcasing Hawke’s Bay at its best.

Luxury, Seclusion, Elegance & Romance – four words which describe this stunning boutique 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.

Mates Travel offers Luxury tours designed to showcase the very best of Hawke's Bay and Aotearoa, New Zealand.

Mission is proud of being New Zealand's oldest winery.

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

Centrally located in Napier, the Art Deco capital of the world, Palm City Motor Inn provides superior accommodation to visitors to Hawke's Bay.

We are delighted to now be operating out of our new Cellar Door, located onsite at our winery on Omahu Road.

Our passionate local guides offer a fun and flexible way to experience the rural winery gems of Napier, Hastings and beyond.

We are a kitchen from the heart of India where a brigade of chefs create magic with fresh ingredients.

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.

Founder and head chef Dan Pistone draws on his blended Italian and Argentinian heritage to deliver plates of locally sourced free-range meat and just-caught seafood, house-made rigatoni, tortellini and gnocchi, his famous crusty focaccia and perfectly executed crème caramel.

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.

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.

A chance to buy Waihua Station Beef and Lamb Straight from the farm.

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!

Situated in the iconic Art Deco National Tobacco Building, Ahuriri, Tony Bish Wines is Australasia's first producer dedicated solely to Chardonnay.

30 years in Hawke's Bay, Total Food Equipment is a family-run foodie and chef store.

With more than 96 years’ experience in the transport industry, Tranzit Coachlines is proud to be New Zealand’s largest family-owned…

Waihua Station Cottage offers a private visitor experience with all the comforts of modern living.

The first installation was commissioned in 2009, and unveiled in February 2010.

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.

The Farndon Heritage Trail takes visitors through areas that have been historically associated with orchard and fruit growing industry in Hawke's Bay, as well as some sites of Māori significance.

Early Māori settlers Māori settled in Hawke’s Bay around 1250–1300 AD.

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.

There are two options to see the waterfalls - if you only have time for one, it's recommended to do the second one.

This all inclusive 3-day retreat is the ideal country getaway.

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.

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).

Bell Rock is an iconic lookout accessed reached via a medium intensity walk.

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.

Explore Napier’s fascinating townscape of the 1930s, born out of the Napier Earthquake of 1931.

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.

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.

Renowned for its horticultural landscaping and formal gardens, visitors are invited to take a seat at the many benches dotted around the garden.

Lake Tūtira, and it's neighbouring Lake Waikopiro, is home to an abundance of wildlife and is a popular fishing spot. Alongside the lake is the 463 ha Tūtira Regional Park, maintained by the Hawke's Bay Regional Council, which has an erosion control, sustainable land management programme in place.

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.

Stories of Māui and his many daring feats can be heard throughout Te Moana-nui-a-Kiwa, the great Pacific Ocean.

This wide, smooth path affords stunning views across the Pacific Ocean, Tukituki River and countless vineyards (it's the GREEN section on the Hawke's Bay Trails map).

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.

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).

Great fun and road-rule practice for the little ones.

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.

On the outskirts of Waipukurau township, this excellent example of native remnant forest is a great alternative if you are short on time.

Part of the Pōrangahau Country Club, this course is a free draining 9 hole course with alternate tee grounds on some holes.

The Tukituki Trail is dual-purpose limestone tracks on the banks of the Tukituki River between the towns of Waipukurau and Waipawa in Central Hawke’s Bay.

The total area is 374 hectares, while the highest point on the reserve is the trig station, Te Kapu, which is 397m above sea level.

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.

First-time cavers can explore Mangaone Caves - enjoy karst-type features, stalactites, stalagmites and calcite wall coverings.

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.

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.

Built from solid Kauri, the Wairoa Lighthouse was in use from 1878 to 1960.

The present sealed Napier-Taupō highway bears little resemblance to the pre-European walking trail.

Mohi Bush is considered the best reserve on the Maraetotara Plateau for people to explore.

A great spring/summer day trip, pack a picnic, walking shoes and swimwear for a splash in the stream.

Take a detour from the usual route to Lake Waikaremoana, and catch a glimpse of the stunning Putere lakes via the scenic backroads.

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.

A popular spot with locals, beside the busy Napier Port - which has set aside safe swimming in the designated zone inside the orange buoys.

Visitors to the scenic reserve can enjoy the hot and cold pools of Mōrere Hot Springs, and the great wilderness on the network of walking tracks ranging from easy 10-minute native bushwalks to challenging two and three hour hikes.

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!

The Ngamoko Track is the starting point for several walks, offering varying lengths and intensities.

This large, recently upgraded playground, offers something for all ages.

The beach is a white sandy one, safe for swimming, relaxing, picnics, walking and surfing when conditions are right.

This short walk runs along the northern bank of the Wairoa River - referred to as 'North Clyde'.

The walkway project is led by the Whangawehi Catchment Management Group, a community initiative including Marae, landowners and agencies whose focus is to protect the Whangawehi stream.

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.

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.

You are going to want to pack a picnic for this one!

Situated behind the Opouahi Kiwi Crèche's 3.3km predator proof fence, a safe space for kiwi chicks to grow.

Park Island is Napier's largest sports reserve so you can guarantee you'll spot some sporting action if you visit.

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.

Providing visitors with a close view of the attractive stand of native forest in Elsthorpe Scenic Reserve.

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.

Open until Sunday 19 April 2026.

Clothing communicates a range of information about the wearer.

The Block: Building Hawke’s Bay One Brick at a Time The Faraday Museum’s latest exhibition is all about the humble brick, but with a playful twist!

We want all of our families to have a special Christmas so we are asking for your help to make this happen.

Hye Rim Lee Floating Dream 14 November - 9 December 2025 Celebration Drinks Friday December 5th, 5-7pm - Open to Public Floating Dream features selected wall works from the White Rose Animation which was exhibited at Te Papa in 2025.

Once again 106 Russell Street South Hastings is a popular location, with The Christmas Art and Craft Bazaar at the Hastings Community Art Centre getting underway soon!

Hastings District Libraries Summer Sparks Challenge is for children aged 5-12.

Hastings District Libraries Summer Sparks Challenge is for children aged 5-12.

Hastings District Libraries Summer Sparks Challenge is for children aged 5-12.

If you’re driving down Latham Street and suddenly feel the temperature shoot up, that’s just the heat generated whenever these two teams clash on a cricket field.

On behalf of the World of WearableArt (WOW), we are delighted to host Karl Chitham, co-judge of the WOW Toi Rakei Award, for a relaxed kōrero and kai.

Students from the K Studio of Dance present “ MEMORIES IN MOTION – A FIFTY YEAR CELEBRATION” Take a stroll down memory lane as the students bring to life some of our favourite stories from past recitals.

Entry: Gold Coin (EFTPOS available, No cash out ) Get ready for a magical Christmas night out at The Park Island Indoor Christmas Market!

Join us for a heartwarming holiday movie featuring a classic tale of a grumpy green fellow who learns the true meaning of the season.

Join us for a heartwarming holiday movie featuring a classic tale of a grumpy green fellow who learns the true meaning of the season.

Suitable for all ages Looking for something to do?

THE BIG REVEAL !!

Summer School Holiday Horse Riding Programme Looking for a school holiday experience that’s active, enriching, and a whole lot of fun?

It’s time to go full Picasso - on a cupcake!

See BLACKCAPS and WHITE FERNS playing for their teams in the T20 Super Smash, a doubleheader with the men playing under lights for a buzzy day/night out that's super easy on your pocket.

Join us at the Napier Night Fiesta!

The MakeDo kits have been dusted off, the cardboard laid out and the felts are ready.

Central Districts Cricket is turning 75 and here's your opportunity to mix and mingle with the cricket stars - past and present - at our marquée event of the jubilee season.

This is more than a 2-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.

Join us at the Napier Night Fiesta!

Join us at the Napier Night Fiesta!

CHB is running a 3 week "We Love CHB" campaign from 1st feb 2026 till 22nd Feb 2026.

FREE entry to round five of the history-drenched first-class Plunket Shield - celebrating 100 summers of national men’s competition this season.

Live Pro Wrestling finally makes its return to Hastings!

Live Pro Wrestling finally makes its return to Hastings!

A big match at McLean as the Central Stags go after defending Plunket Shield champion Northern Districts in this four-day first-class battle.

Learn how to make the transition from buddy to the boss and lead a successful team.

Learn how to make the transition from buddy to the boss and lead a successful team.

Fresh off a completely sold-out 2025 New Zealand tour, Avalanche City returns with a renewed creative spark and a live show that highlights the heart of Dave Baxter’s songwriting.

The world’s #1 Michael Jackson LIVE CONCERT EXPERIENCE hits NEW ZEALAND for the first time.

UNLEASHED.

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.

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.

Following two incredible sold-out years, the Hawkes Bay Yoga Festival returns for 2026.

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.

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.

You’re invited to a high-energy, feel-good 60s dance party: Let’s Twist Again!

You’re invited to a high-energy, feel-good 60s dance party: Let’s Twist Again!