The Wairoa Riverside Walk & Cycleway winds 5km along the banks of the scenic Wairoa River.

The full Māori name of the river is 'Te Wairoa Hōpūpū Hōnengenenge Mātangi Rau', which means the long water which bubbles, swirls and is uneven.

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

The town of Wairoa gets its name from the river the runs through the middle of the township - Te Wairoa Hōpūpū Hōnengenenge Mātangi Rau, which in Māori means 'the long water which bubbles, swirls and is uneven'.

Broken hill country, deep ravines and geologically unstable terrain dissuaded early travellers from venturing too far inland on the torturous journey between Napier and Wairoa.

Wairoa's destination playground opened in the centre of town in late 2017, with additional features added in late 2018.

Take a turn right at Frasertown onto Tiniroto Road.

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

Locals enjoy coming to Whakamahia to go fishing, particularly for kahawai and snapper.

With six stunning and unique locations, we have a venue to suit every wedding, business event, meeting and occasion.

Experience beach, river and winery rides on well-mannered, well-trained horses using natural horsemanship techniques.

Unwind, reconnect and let those dreams of an escape become your reality.

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

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 area of Hawke’s Bay New Zealand.

RIVER LODGES The River Lodges feature two stylishly appointed king bedrooms - each with en-suite bathrooms, amazing views, and a stunning outdoor fireplace.

We provide premium electric vehicle transport services and Wine Tours across Hawke’s Bay.

TOUR Enjoy a New Zealand farm experience like no other with our Hawke’s Bay farm tour in beautiful Mangarara.

Mohaka Rafting provides full day and multi-day adventures on grade 2, 3, and Grade 5 whitewater.

Mohaka River Farm is a 280-acre family owned and operated holiday park and working farm situated on the pristine Mohaka River.

Bounded by the Mohaka River and surrounded by the Kaweka Ranges, Mohaka River Farm is the perfect place to explore on horseback.

Nga Hua o Mōrere hot springs has reopened!

Omatua offers a relaxed, comfortable accommodation and function venue nestled in the stunning Rissington valley, overlooking the Mangaone river.

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.

This luxury glamping experience is situated on a 28ha lifestyle property overlooking the Tukituki River and only a short 15 minute drive from Havelock North.

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.

In 1992 Unison began to grow from the harsh dry river stone soils of the Gimblett Gravels.

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Your Wedding Day – it is your ceremony, the most precious day of your lives and I would love to be a part of it.

The Waipawa Golf Club is traditionally a 12 hole course located near the Waipawa River.

Mangatutu Hot Springs is a popular Department of Conservation camping, picnic and fishing spot, and a starting point for excursions up the Mohaka River and further into the Kaweka Forest Park.

Central Hawke's Bay District Council does not need to be advised of your intention to camp (freedom or self-contained) in the below locations, unless it is during a restricted period.

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.

A’Deanes Bush is the best remaining example of the original forest of the Ruataniwha Plains.

From Wairoa, head towards Lake Waikaremoana on SH38.

A mighty tohunga (expert or skilled person) was the master of seven giant whales.

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).

There are a number of designated Council sites where overnight camping by Certified Self-Contained vehicles are permitted.

Hastings was named in 1873 by pastoral runholder and entrepreneur, Thomas Tanner, who had already settled in Central Hawke’s Bay a few years earlier.

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).

The Wairoa Mountain Bike Park track incorporates 7km of trails, and is loosely based on Rotorua's Whakarewarewa Red Woods Mountain Bike Park.

The road is fully sealed but is quite windy and narrow in places.

To locals it’s just ‘Pukeora’.

Te Urewera, home of the Tūhoe people, is the largest area of native forest in the North Island and offers a wonderful escape in ancient untouched rainforest. Please refer to the Ngai Tuhoe website for the latest updates regarding Te Urerewa access.

In 1854, John Chambers built a small cottage for his family on a block of land which he leased from Kurupo Te Moananui.

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).

Lake Kaitawa is an artificial lake formed in the 1920s as part of the system delivering water to the Tuai hydro electric power station.

Camping in self-contained vehicles is permitted on any area owned by the local authority within the district unless prohibited.

Lake Waikaremoana is located in Te Urewera in the North Island of New Zealand, 60 kilometres northwest of Wairoa.

Arriving in Hastings, the skyline to the west is dominated by the Kaweka Ranges with places of great beauty and historical interest.

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

This 1500-acre body of water is owned and managed by Whakakī Lake Trust, who are dedicated to the protection and enhancement of the wetland environment.  Whakakī Lagoon is the largest and easternmost of a string of lagoons which run close to the northern cost of Hawke Bay.

The Wairoa District Heritage Museum is housed in the old Union Bank of Australia building which is registered with the New Zealand Historical Places Trust.

The Kaweka Trail provides an excellent cross-section of rural Hawke's Bay.

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.

Yeoman's Track is closed due to damage sustained during Cyclone Gabrielle, with no current date for re-opening. See DOC website for details A walking track along an old logging route at the base of the Ruahine Forest Park is open for mountain bikers as well.

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.

Mahanga is a white sandy beach, on the northern edge of Māhia Peninsula.

With a distinctly rural feel, Puketapu Park might be a bit off the track but it is worth the trip!

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.

This is a long trail (200km) that traverses a wide variety of scenery from the flat pastoral and viticulture land of the Heretaunga Plains to the mountainous high country foothills of the Ruahine and Wakarara ranges.

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

Russell Park is an exciting outdoor space with lots of fun activities and big open spaces, the perfect place to enjoy some family fun.

The Mohaka River headwaters are found in the Kaweka and Kaimanawa ranges.

Significant Points Havelock North Information Centre Middle Road Lucknow Lodge Providencia Country House Birdwoods Gallery Webb's Nursery Webster's Hydrated Lime Co.

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.

The Ngaruroro runs for 164km from its source, emptying into Hawke Bay near Clive - sharing a river mouth with the Tutaekuri River and Te Awa o Mokotūāraro (Clive River) to form the Waitangi Estuary.

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

From small, deep rockpools perfect for swimming, to spectacular rock formations, that create the pristine fishing conditions for snapper, kahawai and kingfish, this stretch of the coast is a fantastic playground for water lovers.

This is a lovely 18 hole course in a rural setting, with some obstacles offering a challenge to the golfer.

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

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.

Pourerere Beach has two settlements - one as you enter the beach which is where you access the lagoon, and the second settlement with original baches, boat launch and camping ground is at the far end of the gravel road.

From Wairoa, head towards Lake Waikaremoana on SH38.

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

Ngā Ara Tipuna is a multi award-winner at the 2022 Best Designs, Supreme winner at the 2022 Hawke's Bay Heritage Awards, and Outstanding Project at the 2023 Recreation Aotearoa Awards.

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

Farndon Park Domain is nestled along the Clive River between Hastings and Napier.

Te Awa o Mokotūāraro (formerly the Clive River) follows the original course of the lower section of the Ngaruroro River that flows for about 7km from Pakowhai Road Bridge northeast of Hastings, to join the mouth of the Ngaruroro River flowing into Hawke 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 cutting, clearing and milling of the bush.

Nestled into the Mahia coastline, where the Maungawhio Lagoon meets the sea, you'll find Oraka Beach.

The Tangoio Beach area is popular, particularly in the summer, for recreation activities, including fishing, diving, walking and swimming.

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.

The Waipawa Pavement walk guides visitors through significant historical areas of Waipawa.  Begin the easy one-hour walk at the Heritage Trail Board in the carpark beside the Central Hawke's Bay Museum.  Waipawa has the distinction of being one of New Zealand's earliest inland towns.

The 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.

The Tutaekuri river offers over 130km of fishable water.

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.

Te Angangi Marine Reserve was established in August 1997 and is managed by the Department of Conservation.

The Tukituki trail is a network of trails for walkers and bikers in Central Hawke's Bay.

Key Event Information Free fish heads and frames Please bring your own bucket, pot, bags We only ask that people line up between the cones and wait to be served, We are planning this to be a fortnightly trip on Tuesdays, same time same place.

The magical Matariki Glow Show will tour New Zealand from May 2025, through the school terms and holidays!

Explore the iconic Cape Kidnappers — with exclusive access to private trails through coastal farmland, native forest, river gorges and waterfalls.

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