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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 Tukituki River flows for 117 kilometres, east and then northeast, passing through the town of Waipukurau before flowing into Hawke Bay close to the city of Hastings.
Read more about "Tukituki River"...Luxury Wine Country Cottages set in 25 acres in the heart of the Tuki Tuki Valley surrounded by Orchards and Vines by the Tuki Tuki River.
Read more about "Tuki Tuki Cottages"...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).
Read more about "Hawke's Bay Trails: Landscapes Ride"...Significant Points Havelock North Information Centre Middle Road Lucknow Lodge Providencia Country House Birdwoods Gallery Webb's Nursery Webster's Hydrated Lime Co.
Read more about "Middle Road to Poukawa Valley (Tukituki River) Heritage Trail"... Craggy Range offers a collection of boutique, self-contained retreats across our Giants Estate; each thoughtfully designed to complement our world-class hospitality.
Read more about "Craggy Range Luxury Accommodation"...Linden Estate enjoys the warm climate of Hawke's Bay, New Zealand's most versatile wine growing region.
Read more about "Linden Estate Winery and Valley d'Vine Restaurant"...There are a number of designated Council sites where overnight camping by Certified Self-Contained vehicles are permitted.
Read more about "Freedom Camping in Hastings District"...With six stunning and unique locations, we have a venue to suit every wedding, business event, meeting and occasion.
Read more about "Black Barn Business Events & Weddings"...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"...This 10-hectare block is located at the base of Pukeora Scenic Road, Waipukurau and has a number of well-maintained tracks and bridges meandering through established and newly planted trees and plaques placed in memory of the community's loved ones.
Read more about "Pukeora Forest of Memories"...In the heart of Havelock North, in the courtyard behind Porters Hotel, you’ll find the Smith & Sheth CRU Cellar Door and Wine Lounge, and the Heretaunga Wine Studio.Walking into our urban tasting room in the heart of Havelock North isn’t just about tasting wine.
Read more about "Smith & Sheth Cellar Door"...Designed by legendary golf architect Tom Doak, the Cape Kidnappers par 71 golf course measures 7,119 yards (6,510 meters) and will challenge golfers of all skill levels.
Read more about "Cape Kidnappers Golf Course "...Base yourself at Endsleigh Cottages or Hillington and explore the whole of Hawke's Bay.
Read more about "Endsleigh Cottages"...Ludlow Farmstay offers you bed and breakfast accommodation in an Authentic Farm Cottage, situated in private surroundings on 660 ha extensive cropping, beef and lamb finishing farm.
Read more about "Ludlow Farmstay Bed and Breakfast"...Omatua offers a relaxed, comfortable accommodation and function venue nestled in the stunning Rissington valley, overlooking the Mangaone river.
Read more about "Omatua Lodge"...Truly a one-of-a-kind wine tasting experienceOur Heretaunga Studio is a space full of stories that becomes a portal through which we take you on a sensory journey.With your own personal sommelier and storyteller to guide you, you’ll be taken on an exploration of three New Zealand wine regions sampling limited production wines from our family of fine wine brands — Smith & Sheth CRU, Pyramid Valley and Lowburn Ferry.
Read more about "Smith & Sheth Heretaunga Wine Studio"...Like a chameleon changing its colour to match its environment, our Cellar Door transforms into a wine bar to suit the experience you seek.
Read more about "Smith & Sheth Wine Lounge"...The Pan Pac Mountain Bike Park, just 10 minutes drive north of Napier, is the 'home' of the Hawke’s Bay Mountain Bike club.
Read more about "Pan Pac Mountain Bike Park"...Māhia Golf Club is a simple links course which runs through an elongated dune valley on the Māhia Peninsula isthmus sand dunes.
Read more about "Māhia Golf Club"...The Kaweka Trail provides an excellent cross-section of rural Hawke's Bay.
Read more about "Kaweka Heritage Trail"...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.
Read more about "Te Aratia Walkway"...An exhibition of local artist Margaret-Mary Farr and her connection to the Makaroro River in the Ruahine Ranges.
Read more about "Makaroro - Place to Connect"...First-time cavers can explore Mangaone Caves - enjoy karst-type features, stalactites, stalagmites and calcite wall coverings.
Read more about "Mangaone Caves Track"...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.
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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.
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