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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 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 to the iconic Te Mata Peak.
Read more about "Arataki Honey Visitor Centre"...Our property is semi-rural and situated halfway between Napier and Hastings.
Read more about "Ashcroft Gardens bed and breakfast "...Enjoy a relaxing stay at the ASURE Colonial Lodge Motel.
Read more about "ASURE Colonial Lodge Motel "...We take great pride in offering you personalised service, with attention to detail, friendliness and going the extra mile to make your car hire as stress free as possible.
Read more about "Auto Rental Vehicles"...Our three stores are located in Havelock North village, on Latham Street in Napier South and our newest store - Bellatino's Kitchen at the Ahuriri Food Hub. We love our customers – both the regulars we see each day and the visitors who pop in to experience our range.
Read more about "Bellatino's Food Lovers Market"...Located in Napier’s vibrant inner harbour area with views over the marina.
Read more about "Bluewater Hotel"...Experience beach, river and winery rides on well-mannered, well-trained horses using natural horsemanship techniques.
Read more about "Boutique Horse Treks"...RIVER LODGES The River Lodges feature two stylishly appointed king bedrooms - each with en-suite bathrooms, amazing views, and a stunning outdoor fireplace.
Read more about "Craggy Range Vineyard Accommodation"...Visit the hub of Napier’s Community Arts in a beautiful historic building a short stroll from the heart of Napier's city centre.
Read more about "Creative Arts Napier "...So you are planning your wedding.
Read more about "Dave Pipe Celebrant"...We provide premium electric vehicle transport services and Wine Tours across Hawke’s Bay.
Read more about "Electric Executive Tours and Transfers"...Our Hastings Motel is the perfect option for families and clients needing Hawke's Bay Hospital accommodation, we would especially like to welcome them and all corporate travelers and visitors travelling to Hastings and the Hawke's Bay region.
Read more about "Elmore Lodge Motel"...Fergusson's Motor Lodge has 12 modern rooms, ranging from studios, to one and two bedroom units.
Read more about "Fergusson's Motor Lodge"...Spread over 90 hectares in rolling Hawke's Bay hill country north of Napier and overlooking picturesque Lake Tutira, is Guthrie-Smith Arboretum.
Read more about "Guthrie-Smith Arboretum"...He kai he rongoā, he rongoā he kai.
Read more about "Hapi"...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"...We are passionate about showcasing the very best Hawke’s Bay wine and local produce.
Read more about "Houdini Tours and Chauffeur Company"...Holidays are for relaxing, having fun and spending time with family and friends.
Read more about "Kennedy Park Resort Napier"...Matangi Angus Beef is a boutique family-owned farming business producing premium 100% grass-fed Angus Beef which is bred with purpose, grown with patience and crafted with precision to optimise eating quality.
Read more about "Matangi Angus Beef & Butchery Showroom"...Mohaka Rafting provides full day and multi-day adventures on grade 2, 3, and Grade 5 whitewater.
Read more about "Mohaka Rafting"...Visit Hawke's Bay's award-winning museum, home of the region's taonga and other treasures.
Read more about "MTG Hawke's Bay"...With extensive experience in crafting unique and memorable weddings, I ensure your ceremony perfectly reflects your love story.
Read more about "Niki Ovenden Celebrant"...Experience relaxation and revitalization at Ocean Spa, Napier's premier heated pool and fitness complex!
Read more about "Ocean Spa "...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"...The 3-Bedroom Porters Apartment is the ultimate Hawke’s Bay retreat, perfect for groups of friends or extended families.
Read more about "Porters Apartment"...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.
Read more about "Sazio"...This gorgeous site can be seen with the backdrop of the snow covered Ruahine Ranges in the distance.
Read more about "Taniwha Daffodils"...Taniwha has long been famous for its daffodils but now has created a beautiful rustic setting perfect for special events, weddings, lunches, Christmas parties and corporate events.
Read more about "Taniwha Daffodils Wedding Venue"...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"...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.
Read more about "Te Mata Figs"...Te Mata Lodge is located in the heart of Havelock North village.
Read more about "Te Mata Lodge"...The Station is a real local’s premises in the city, and they have it all, from 16 beers on tap including the only bar in Napier City to have Heineken on Tap.
Read more about "The Station Bar & Bistro"...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"...Home to the Pukana Burger, Two Taniwha Street Food provides delicious freshly cooked street food including burgers, wraps & roast rolls using the signature slow cooked pulled meats.
Read more about "Two Taniwha Street Food"...Are you searching for a destination to unwind, and relax?
Read more about "Villas & Vines Glamping"...All the beef and lamb in the Waipawa Butchery is finished on Patangata Station, 15km away from the shop.
Read more about "Waipawa Butchery"...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.
Read more about "Freedom Camping in Central Hawke's Bay"...Te Mata Park is open to walkers, runners, unleashed dogs and riders, so make sure you stick to the signposted mountain biking trails.
Read more about "Te Mata Park Mountain Biking"...Located in the mid-eastern Ruahine Forest Park, Sunrise Hut is situated on the top of the Ruahine Ranges. The original hut was constructed in 1983 by NZFS, and upgraded in 2005.
Read more about "Sunrise Hut"...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"...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"...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.
Read more about "Lake Tūtira"...Get dirty in Taradale!
Read more about "Taradale Dirt Park and Pump Track"...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"...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.
Read more about "Tukituki Trail, Central Hawke's Bay"...With a distinctly rural feel, Puketapu Park might be a bit off the track but it is worth the trip!
Read more about "Puketapu Park"...First-time cavers can explore Mangaone Caves - enjoy karst-type features, stalactites, stalagmites and calcite wall coverings.
Read more about "Mangaone Caves Track"...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.
Read more about "Ngaruroro River"...Pūrākau o Te Whenua explores the legends and tales of Te Matau-a-Māui, Hawke’s Bay.
Read more about "Pūrākau o Te Whenua"...Waka kōrero Māori: waka carrying the taonga, te reo The Waka Kōrero Māori exhibition encourages learning the Māori alphabet by pronouncing the names of the kaharehe animal treasures on display.
Read more about "Waka Kōrero Māori Exhibition"...Come along to the Gallery and get creative with fun art activities related to our current exhibitions!
Read more about "Kids Drop-In Art Days 2025"...Art for Tots is a fun, art-making experience for under-fives, which takes inspiration from current exhibitions at the Gallery, as well as from the environment and wider community.
Read more about "Art for Tots 2025"...Haere Mai.
Read more about "Repair Cafe Hastings"...Third Saturday of every month 12-3pm Hastings Library Do you hear people talking about D&D and wonder what you’re missing out on?
Read more about "Family-friendly Dungeons & Dragons With the Geeks Guild"...Whether you're just starting out on a board and want to learn the basics or are trying to upskill, we've got the thing for you!
Read more about "Skateboard Lessons @ Bay Skate"...Nau mai haere mai.
Read more about "Napier Repair Cafe"...Performers at the Hastings Music Society Sunday 8th June 2pm in the historic St Matthews Anglican church are the Talented Hawkes Bay Youth Vocalists and Musicians.
Read more about "Hastings Music Society Concert"...Aqua Tots is an opportunity for young ones to dip their toes into the world of swimming!
Read more about "Aqua Tots"...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.
Read more about "Kai Ika Wairoa"...Open until Sunday 19 April 2026.
Read more about "Hidden in History: Trailblazing Women of Hawke’s Bay"...Harakeke & Weave Interested in learning the foundational skills of raranga (weaving)?
Read more about "Harakeke and Weave"...Kōwhaiwhai & Paint Do you have a passion for art?
Read more about "Kōwhaiwhai and Paint"...Live open-mic poetry for readers and listeners.
Read more about "Napier Live Poets"...Kōrero with Kurī is a partnership between Canine Friends Pet Therapy and Hastings District Libraries.
Read more about "Kōrero with Kurī"...Free Entry & Bar Tabs for Prizes Put your knowledge to the test at our weekly Quiz Night hosted by the always-entertaining Sebastian Kiriona!
Read more about "The Pavilion Quiz Night with Sebastian"...Clothing communicates a range of information about the wearer.
Read more about "Art of the Outfit"...Free Fish heads and Frames for everyone.
Read more about "Kai Ika Flaxmere"...Free Fish heads and Frames for everyone.
Read more about "Kai Ika Camberley"...We're excited to bring you the second Hawke’s Bay Fabric-a-brac!
Read more about "Fabric-a-brac Hawke's Bay 2025"...Celebrate Matariki at Waiaroha, Heretaunga Water Discovery Centre, Hastings.
Read more about "Matariki at Waiaroha"...Tremains Presents: an epic day of local football, pride, passion and community A full day of football action is coming to one of Aotearoa’s most iconic stadiums McLean Park, with matches featuring youth, masters, men’s and women’s teams and a whole lot of community spirit!
Read more about "Together United - Presented By Port Hill United FC"...Matariki Mahuika is a people-powered Matariki project that involves welcoming people to share the warmth of their fire on beaches right around Aoetaroa New Zealand.
Read more about "Matariki Mahuika Beach Fires"...Virsa Heritage Music Festival 2025 – A Free Community Celebration of Culture, Music & Unity Join us for a joyful and vibrant celebration at the Virsa Heritage Music Festival 2025 – a free, family-friendly community event in the heart of Hawke’s Bay that celebrates the rich cultural heritage of South Asia through the universal language of music.
Read more about "Virsa Heritage Music Festival 2025"...The magical Matariki Glow Show will tour New Zealand from May 2025, through the school terms and holidays!
Read more about "Matariki Glow Show"...Matariki is a time to come together to remember those we’ve lost, celebrate the present, and look ahead to the year to come.
Read more about "Ahuriri Matariki"...Are you ready to pause, reflect, and realign your life with what truly matters?
Read more about "Live With Intention - Have No Regrets"...Records galore!
Read more about "Vinyl Day"...The magical Matariki Glow Show will tour New Zealand from May 2025, through the school terms and holidays!
Read more about "Matariki Glow Show"...Yasmin Dubrau will speak about 'Tales of a New Moon', her new exhibition at the Gallery.
Read more about "Artist Kōrero: Yasmin Dubrau"...Join us at Elephant Hill Winery for an unforgettable evening in support of Hastings and Napier Women's Refuges, Family VIP Services.
Read more about "Elephant Hill Gala Dinner & Charity Auction"...Event brought to you by Etiquette, Orton's & Saltwater Seafoods Saturday, 11 October, 2025, 1pm - 7pm The Old Church Salty Palate – A Seafood Celebration Kiamoana Beverages Entertainment General Admission Early Bird - $145 + fees - 2pm Sold Out General Admission Second Release - $155 + fees - Limited General Admission Final Release - $165 + fees - Limited VIP - $300 + fees - Limited General Admission Ticket includes: Event entry with hassle-free access.
Read more about "Salty Palate 2025"...Touring in 2025 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the release of Queen’s Bohemian Rhapsody!
Read more about "Queen:It's a Kinda Magic"...Touring in 2025 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the release of Queen’s Bohemian Rhapsody!
Read more about "Queen - It's A Kinda Magic"...We are back for our annual Bay Skate BMX Competition!
Read more about "Bay Skate BMX Competition"...We will begin our weekend of 50th Jubilee celebrations with the unveiling of a locally crafted taonga recognising the past, present and future students of Kōwhai Specialist School.
Read more about "Kōwhai Specialist School Picnic"...Live Pro Wrestling finally makes its way back to Bay View!
Read more about "Impact Pro Wrestling - Mad King's Court"...This amazing wellbeing expo is run over two days.
Read more about "CHB Holistic Wellbeing Expo 2025"...HARVEST Hawke's Bay 2025 will once again celebrate Hawke's Bay, NZ's Food & Wine Country.
Read more about "HARVEST Hawkes Bay Food & Wine Festival"...Te Hokinga Mahara o Waipureku Waitangi.
Read more about "Waipureku Waitangi Commemoration 2026"...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.
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