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Te Mata Estate Winery

Te Mata Estate was established here in 1896, specialising in high-quality wines of classical style. Every step in the production of our wines is undertaken by...
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Te Mata Figs

Te Mata Figs was established from a passion to grow amazing figs in the warm Mediterranean climate of Hawke’s Bay near Havelock North, New Zealand. We...
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Te Mata Lodge

Te Mata Lodge is located in the heart of Havelock North village. An easy two-minute walk to cafes, shops and restaurants. But set far enough off...
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Te Mata Views Resort

Te Mata Views is set amongst 14 acres of stunning park like grounds, outdoor swimming pool, sauna and ice bath facilities and we offer all accommodation...
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The Corner on Te Mata

A brand-new, purpose-built home for holiday makers *The Corner on Te Mata * Our brand new, four-bedroom holiday home. Each bedroom has a king bed and wardrobe. The...
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Porters Boutique Hotel - Weddings

*Relax in luxury wedding accommodation in Havelock North, Hawke's Bay.* Porters Boutique Hotel has 42 luxurious rooms and suites in the heart of the village. Offering superb...
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Arataki Honey Visitor Centre

The Arataki Honey Visitor Centre is the showcase for our Arataki Honey brand and can be found on its original site (1944) in Havelock North, close...
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Te Aratipi Farm Walks

Embark on the ultimate New Zealand walking adventure at Te Aratipi. Choose from either a one-day self-guided catered walk or, a two-day/two-night self-guided and fully catered experience...
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Craggy Range Lodge

CRAGGY RANGE LODGE (can sleep up to 8 people) The Lodge at Craggy Range is a luxury retreat featuring four stylishly appointed king bedrooms, each with...
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Craggy Range Cottages

GARDEN COTTAGES The Garden Cottages offer a spacious feel with luxurious finishes in line with the Craggy Range Lodge. Each of the two bedrooms have east-facing...
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Craggy Range

Craggy Range is a family owned winery established in 1998, and situated in the shadow of the spectacular Te Mata Peak in the premium wine growing...
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Craggy Range Restaurant

Craggy Range Restaurant offers a warm and memorable experience, looking out on the spectacular backdrop of Te Mata Peak. We are fortunate to be located in...
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Electric Executive Tours and Transfers

We provide premium electric vehicle transport services and Wine Tours across Hawke’s Bay. We specialise in customised solutions that allow visitors to experience the region's beauty....
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Giant Brewery & Public House

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...
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Te Aratipi Station

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...
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Black Barn Business Events

With six stunning and unique locations, we have a venue to suit every wedding, business event, meeting and occasion. Couple this with superb wines, delicious food...
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Amuri Villas

Amuri Villas offers two stylish, self contained, private and quiet accommodation options - Kowhai, our 2 bedroom villa with lovely decks and a hot tub, and...
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Kotare Estate

This unique 1920’s estate is set in the hills of Havelock North, less than five kilometres from the village. Beaches and world-class wineries are only a...
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Peak House Eatery

Peak House is a cosy cafe eatery and venue at the top of Te Mata Peak. Come enjoy a coffee, bite to eat or a drink...
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Aroha Helicopters

Aroha is Maori for Love and as the name suggests we Love helicopters! We specialise in Helicopter Flight training. We can provide helicopter type ratings in various...
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Te Mata Peak

*Te Mata Peak, behind Havelock North, gives 360° views of Hawke’s Bay. Visitors can see Napier and Mahia Peninsula to the north and east, hill country...
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The Sleeping Giant | Te Mata Peak

The well-recited legend of Te Mata Peak portrays the hill as the prostrate body of the Waimarama chief Te Mata. Many centuries ago the people living in...
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Te Mata Peak Park

*Te Mata Peak, set 399 metres above Havelock North offers well established trails and you can guarantee that your legs will be burning on the climbs...
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Te Matau-a-Māui: The hook of Māui

*Stories of Māui and his many daring feats can be heard throughout Te Moana-nui-a-Kiwa, the great Pacific Ocean. There are as many stories of Māui as...
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The Great Outdoors

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,...
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All Attractions

There's much more to Hawke's Bay than wine and sunshine! From the stunning craggy slopes of Te Mata Peak and Cape Kidnappers, to the National Aquarium and...
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Pan Pac Mountain Bike Park

*The Pan Pac Mountain Bike Park, just 10 minutes drive north of Napier, is the home of the Hawke’s Bay Mountain Bike club.* To ride at the...
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Hastings District

Hastings District - the heart of Hawke's Bay With 70+ wineries in the area, Hastings District is a mecca for food and wine lovers. You'll also find...
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Cape Kidnappers | Te Kauwae-a-Māui

Cape Kidnappers | Te Kauwae-a-Māui is a craggy, but stunning peninsula that is ever-present to life in Hawke’s Bay. Originally known as Te Kauwae-a-Māui (the jawbone of...
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Hawke's Bay Trails: Landscapes Ride

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)....
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Great Escapes: Discovering New Zealand's Epicurean Hawke's Bay

Hawke’s Bay rarely figures into the standard tourist circuit, but oenophiles have long known about New Zealand’s oldest wine region, currently home to 70 wineries. The...
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Natural wonders

Hawke’s Bay is a region of diverse and magnificent landscapes. Hawke's Bay probably owes Mother Nature a couple of favours. Our coastline is dotted with golden beaches,...
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Havelock North

A recent winner of New Zealand's most beautiful suburb. Come and see why. Havelock North is a quaint township offering boutique shopping, a thriving café culture, and...
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Ātea a Rangi Star Compass

In 2017, Ātea a Rangi was constructed as one of several elements in the Waitangi Estuary enhancement at Waitangi Regional Park. Ātea a Rangi was the...
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Welcome to Hawke's Bay

From Mahia in the north to Porangahau in the south, Hawke's Bay's 360 kilometres of coastline and beaches hugs the vast Pacific Ocean. Blessed with fertile soils...
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Tukituki River

*The stunning Tukituki River flows from the Ruahine Ranges to the Pacific Ocean at the southern end of Hawke's Bay.* The river flows for 117 kilometres, east...
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History of Hastings

*Hastings - the fruit bowl of New Zealand* Hastings was named in 1873 by pastoral runholder and entrepreneur, Thomas Tanner, who had already settled in Central Hawke’s...
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Havelock North Architectural Drive

The village of Havelock North sits on the southeastern edge of the Heretaunga Plain at the foot of the Havelock North hills, above what was the...
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Everything In Its Right Place - MiNDFOOD reviews Hawke's Bay

*Words by Ewan McDonald, for MiNDFOOD* From the glamorous Art Deco architecture of Napier, the country-village aesthetic of Havelock North, the heritage makeover of Hastings and all...
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Into the Wild

Hit the tracks and immerse yourself in the colours of Hawke’s Bay! If you’re after a short walk to stretch your legs or you just want...
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Havelock North Walking Heritage Trail

In 1854 John Chambers built a small cottage for his family on a block of land which he leased from Kurupo Te Moananui. This was the...
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Stuff's Top Nine Cellar Doors in Hawke's Bay

*With over 30 cellar doors and more than 70 wineries, Hawke’s Bay is a dream destination for wine lovers. Best known for its chardonnay and syrah,...
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The complete guide to winery cellar doors in Hawke's Bay

*Hawke's Bay is New Zealand's oldest wine region, and a Great Wine Capital of the world[/eat-and-drink/drink/hawkes-bay-great-wine-capital/].* HBT GWC Worlds Newest HORZ BLACK * The region is home to...
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The Redwoods

Nestled underneath Te Mata Peak[/see-and-do/attractions/natural-wonders/te-mata-peak/] on the outskirts of Havelock North, a large grove of 223 California redwoods (Sequoia sempervirens) stand over 40 meters high. The...
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12 top Instagram Spots

Te Mata Peak It’s hands-down the most photographed site in Hawke’s Bay, but we can’t get enough of Te Mata Peak in Havelock North! Sunrise and sunset...
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Piripi Smith on the revival of traditional celestial navigation in New Zealand

Ahead of Matariki, Sarah Pollock takes a traditional journey around the Milky Way at Napier's Ātea a Rangi star compass. It's 6.05 am on Friday morning when...
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A weekend e-biking in Hawke's Bay

The Heretaunga Plains have always been known in Māori lore as Heretaunga Ararau or Land of a Hundred Pathways. Now, with more than 200km of easy...
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9 reasons you'll love a Hawke's Bay wedding

*Re-published from New Zealand Weddings magazine* *Photography - Meredith Lord* *As long summer days stretch well into Autumn and the sun continues to shine in Hawke’s Bay, there’s...
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Wonderful walks for little legs

*Take our advice on where's best for family walks in Hawke's Bay, and you'll receive our watertight guarantee* of enjoyment.* Pack some snacks, water, hats and sunscreen....
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BOWT winner profile: Craggy Range

*Winner of both the Architecture and Landscape and Culinary Experiences categories, and the global award winner for Hawke’s Bay in Verona in October.* * HBT Awards 115...
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Cellar Door Cycling

*You could make a case that connecting as many of Hawke's Bay's cellar doors as possible was in fact the driving force behind the creation of...
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Scenic stops on the Hawke's Bay Trails

*Whether you're after a selfie, group shot, panoramic landscape, or just a view to admire, the Hawke's Bay Trails measure up rather nicely when it comes...
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5 Must-Do's in Havelock North

*Visit Birdwoods Gallery*[visit/us/birdwoods] If you’ve got a sweet tooth, then you’ll have to put Birdwoods on your holiday to-do-list. Located just outside Havelock North, you’ll discover a...
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Waimarama Heritage Trail

The hills and the plateau to the southeast of Hastings are places of great beauty and historical interest. Rising from sea level to 640m, mudstones capped...
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Pooch Paradise: A pet-friendly holiday in Hawke’s Bay

*Just because you’re heading off on holiday doesn’t mean your pooch should be left behind. We've pulled together the ultimate collection of dog-friendly holidays spots across...
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Why you should discover the other side of Hawke's Bay

*Words by Jacqueline Braid, for Sunday Star Times / Stuff* During the lockdown period, I observed and participated in a number of conversations on social media about...
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5 reasons why Hawke's Bay this Summer

* *World class wineries Here in Hawke’s Bay, wine is a way of life. As a leading wine destination, the region boasts more than 70 wineries and 30+...
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A Wine Romance

Hawke’s Bay is a popular family destination with plenty of activities for children to enjoy. However, if you are looking for a romantic mini-break with your...
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The story of Hawke's Bay wine

Nestled on the East Coast of New Zealand, Te Matau-a-Māui Hawke’s Bay is a region steeped in history and bursting with flavour. As the oldest wine-growing...
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A beginners guide to astrophotography in Hawke's Bay

*Written by leading Hawke's Bay photographer, Andrew Caldwell* *Also check out Andrew's 5 favourite photography spots[/see-and-do/great-outdoors/the-great-outdoors-guide/favourite-hawkes-bay-photography-spots/] in Hawke's Bay* I clearly remember my first attempt at astrophotography in...
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Fun family weekend in Havelock North

*For a village with a distinctly boutique feel, Havelock North is surprisingly stacked with ways to keep the entire family entertained for a weekend Hawke's Baycation.* Accommodation Wherever...
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Andrew Caldwell's favourite Hawke's Bay photography spots

Leading Hawke's Bay photographer Andrew Caldwell explains how Hawke's Bay landscapes help fuel his passion for photography. Andrew Caldwell: http://ankhphotography.net/ Inevitably when you shoot photography for a while,...
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Hawke's Bay: Rooms with a View

Nothing beats a stunning view from your window when you wake up, so why not treat yourself to some of the best in Hawke’s Bay? Whether...
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Top 7 Autumn Activities in Hawke's Bay

*Hawke's Bay is one of the most fantastic regions to behold colour-wise, food-wise and wine-wise this autumn. Orchards and vineyards turn brilliant shades of yellow, orange...
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Village shopping must-do's

*Havelock North has an eclectic mix of boutique stores and providores. From high-end fashion labels to bespoke New Zealand brands, Havelock North village provides an intimate...
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Tukituki tiki tour of tastebud treats

*Words by Alex Hannagan, for the Otago Daily Times* Riverside lodge 600x400 *Nothing beats getting away for a mini-break these days, especially when our lives have felt...
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Your Winter Guide to savouring Hawke's Bay

*When it comes to winter delights, Hawke's Bay has a taste to please all manner of palates. **Take inspiration from our definitive guide to the region...
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Top 5 Mountain Biking Spots

Winter may traditionally be the time to rug up and stay indoors, but outdoors in Hawke’s Bay beckons with mild temperatures, blue skies and wide-open spaces....
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Havelock North: The most underrated place to visit in Hawke's Bay

*Who doesn't love Hawke's Bay? This is where great food and wine is born, all packaged together with captivating landscapes and world-class Art Deco streets.* *While Napier...
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9 summer must do's in Hawke's Bay

Hawke’s Bay is the ideal summer destination for all you sun and adventure chasers. After all, what’s not to love? With 30+ cellar doors to visit,...
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48 hours in the Village

Story republished from havelocknorthnz.com *A weekend in Havelock North might seem like plenty of time to play with, but with so much to eat, drink, see and...
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Touring Havelock North's cellar doors

Story republished from havelocknorthnz.com *You don’t have to look far from Havelock North’s bustling village for an award-winning wine. The terroir of the district, with fertile soils...
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6 reasons to spend summer in Havelock North

Story republished from havelocknorthnz.com *Whether scaling new heights on Te Mata Peak, discovering the wonders of Cape Kidnappers Peninsula, or simply enjoying the sun at one of...
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Escape with the family to the heart of Havelock North

Story republished from havelocknorthnz.com *Havelock North continues to prove itself as a destination where families can absolutely get the best of both worlds. * Delicious cuisine and boutique...
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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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7 Natural Wonders of Hawke's Bay

Hawke's Bay / Te Matau-a-Māui is home to many natural wonders with rich geological and cultural history. From expansive, pristine lakes, to mighty waterfalls and rugged...
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Ten scenic cycling and hiking trails in Hawke's Bay

*Hawke’s Bay is gifted with dozens of safe, mostly flat trails for all types of fitness. **The region's renowned cycling network covers nearly 200 kilometres between...
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Jos Buurmans' top 8 easily accessible landscape photography spots in Hawke’s Bay

*As a landscape photographer residing in Hawke’s Bay for over 15 years, I felt it was high time to share my top 8 easily accessible landscape...
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Raise a Glass

Here are the 7 best wineries in Hawke's Bay, according to the Urban List: Craggy Range3 We don’t know about you, but wine is one of our...
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Three of the best Hawke's Bay brewpubs

It's not all about squashed grapes in the country’s second-largest wine region. Brave Brewing From a humble home garage set up, Matt and Gemma Smith have turned their...
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The Best Region For A Foodie Escape: Brook Sabin's Top Picks

If you're a foodie, there is just one region in New Zealand to take your taste buds on holiday: Hawke's Bay. Here are Brook Sabin's picks for...
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Wholesome food for the health-conscious

*Sometimes, a little extra boost of plant power is all we need. And as much as we love indulging in the decadent stuff, we adore wholesome,...
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