Hastings

The Hastings Urban Heritage Trail guides visitors through significant historical areas of Hastings.

When in Hastings take a stroll along the Deco walk starting at the Hastings Clock Tower.

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.

Welcome to Arts Inc.

Experience world class golfing in sunny Hawke’s Bay.

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

Te Whare Toi o Heretaunga Hastings Art Gallery is the public art gallery of Te Matau-a-Māui Hawke’s Bay, Aotearoa New Zealand.

Visit Hastings Distillers – New Zealand’s only producer of certified organic artisan spirits and liqueurs.Come and try our range featuring unique blends of local, wild-foraged, organically or biodynamically grown botanicals, pure organic spirit and living water.Located in the vibrant East 200 block of Heretaunga Street, our tasting room is housed in a tastefully restored 1930s Art Deco building, creating a soothing space to while away an afternoon or spend the evening.Enjoy a memorable tasting experience, stay for a cocktail and a bite to eat, or take home a bottle to savour at your leisure. We look forward to hosting you.

Take in a sunrise overlooking world-renowned Hawke's Bay.

The accommodation complex in Hawke's Bay that has it all!

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

Named after British General Sir Henry Havelock, the town of Havelock North was founded in 1860 to provide land for small farmers and working-class settlers.  This followed the purchase of land in 1858 from Māori owners, of land previously known as ‘Karanema’s Reserve’.

*TEMPORARILY RELOCATED TO WAIAROHA HERETAUNGA WATER DISCOVERY CENTRE* 10:30am on the third Wednesday of each month.

Monthly concerts in the historic St Matthews Church featuring a variety of local and talented musicians, vocalists, orchestras, bands and groups across the year.

Cornwall Park is full of features to explore.

Located in the sprawling Cornwall Park, the Osmanthus Garden takes its name from the Osmanthus family of plants which have been extensively planted throughout, and includes highly scented shrubs and ground covers along with group plantings of pine trees and bamboo.

Perfectly positioned to take advantage of Hawke's Bay wineries, Omahu Motor Lodge motel is located on Omahu Road, directly opposite Hawke's Bay Hospital in Hastings. We are within walking distance from the Hastings City centre and its restaurants.

Frimley Park was given to the people of Hastings by the Williams family in 1951, and was formerly the grounds for the family's homestead which burned down in 1950.

Hastings CBD's Waiaroha - Heretaunga Water Discovery Centre has opened a world of information about all things water.

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.

Brought to you by Hastings District Libraries and the NZ Blind Foundation, come and listen to short book readings and share what you have been reading while enjoying a cuppa and a biscuit.

We'll be meeting up on the second Saturday of every month at Hastings Library Tired of the same old board games you have at home?

Step into a realm of enchantment as Cornwall Park comes alive with the mesmerising glow of lanterns at the Osmanthus Gardens Lantern Festival!

Bluebell Lodge and Cottages is situated just a quick five minute drive from Havelock North or Hastings.

Decibel Central is the home of Decibel Wines, located in the heart of downtown Hastings.  Winemaker Daniel Brennan hails from Philadelphia but calls Hawke’s Bay home these days.

Toitoi – Hawke’s Bay Arts & Events Centre has a wide range of spaces on offer for events of any size.

Ten minutes’ drive south-west of Hastings will bring you to one of the surprises of Hawke's Bay.

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.

The well-recited legend of Te Mata Peak portrays the hill as the prostrate body of the Waimārama chief, Te Mata.

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).

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.

Opened in 2013, William Nelson Park is a popular inner city park that includes plenty of grass and seating areas, a playground and a skate plaza.

The Lions Community Playground at Windsor Park is 6,000 square metres of family fun.

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.

Do you love to bake?

Ruebena Paraha’s artwork explores the practice of navigation.

We are proud to present our annual Art Exhibition running for two weeks in March, showcasing artwork created by individuals affected by brain injury.

New Zealand's social fabric is fraying amidst tectonic shifts in global and local politics, aging, and climate change.

Our property is semi-rural and situated halfway between Napier and Hastings.

Your friendly neighbourhood brewery.

Named for owner Michael Henley's designation as the world's 495th Master of Wine, Cellar 495 is a slick yet casual wine bar and bistro in central Hastings.

Hawke’s Bay’s only earth-brick winery.

The Hawke's Bay Farmers’ Market has been around for over twenty years and is one of the oldest and largest farmers’ markets in the country.  Every Sunday, Hastings' Waikoko Gardens come to life with the best seasonal produce on offer.

'Where you can walk and talk to the animals’ 15 mins from Napier or Hastings, the zoo is recognised as one of the region's leading attractions for both tourists and groups.

Amongst Napier’s stunning surroundings, you will enjoy your round on this 6,125m, 18-hole picturesque golf course.

Ngā Pou o Heretaunga are a unique collection of 18 pou tūpuna ancestral posts whose stories span 20 generations.

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

Ari is a modern Mediterranean-inspired restaurant located in the heart of Hastings CBD.

At St Georges, our passion is to deliver a truly unique dining experience, with original, beautifully-crafted food, inspired by nature, texture, intensity and purity.

Situated on 3,000 acres of gently undulating to steep scenic limestone terrain, this farm has belonged to the Palmer Family for over a century.

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.

Unwind in the coastal charm of Te Awanga Cottages, a peaceful retreat tucked away in one of Hawke’s Bay’s most scenic seaside settings.

Fully Licensed Restaurant and Bar with modern and authentic Thai Cuisine that will leave you coming back for more!

The Manse is one of the finest New Zealand Luxury Lodges in the Hastings/Havelock North/Napier area offering guests a Kiwi Experience with a European touch.

On a sunny day when you feel like a drive or a bike ride, Puketapu Hotel is a destination that gets you back out into the country.

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.

Are you searching for a destination to unwind, and relax?

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

Park up at the carpark where Nelson Quay meets Hardinge Road in Ahuriri and you'll find a plesant swim-safe little beach that the whole family will love.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

The gardens are home to Keirunga Homestead and the Keirunga Gardens Arts & Crafts Society, who are settled within the maintained gardens and courtyard and provide community facilities for arts and crafts in the Hastings District.

Dust off your bike or dig out your walking shoes and set off on the iWay network of pathways, that stretches across the twin cities of Hastings and Napier.

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.

Tikokino Peonies are commercial Peony growers and open their gardens to the public for various events.

The hills and the plateau to the southeast of Hastings are places of great beauty and historical interest.

This Trail runs through Central Hawke's Bay, equidistant from the Ruahine Ranges and the coast.

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.

Kōrero with Kurī: Drop In and Read with a Therapy Dog Kōrero with Kurī is now running at all three Hastings District Libraries, and everyone is welcome!

Kōrero with Kurī: Drop In and Read with a Therapy Dog Kōrero with Kurī is now running at all three Hastings District Libraries, and everyone is welcome!

Kōrero with Kurī: Drop In and Read with a Therapy Dog Kōrero with Kurī is now running at all three Hastings District Libraries, and everyone is welcome!

Take time out for you on a Thursday night to join with a community of crafters.

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?

Join us at Hastings War Memorial Library for Wine, Books and More on the third Tuesday of every month.

Hawke's Bay here we come!

A short, sharp dose of live music and wine to ease you into the weekend.

Join us for an evening of celebration and recognition at the 2026 Napier Port Hawke’s Bay Primary Sector Awards Dinner, honouring the people, businesses, and leaders who make an outstanding contribution to Hawke’s Bay’s food and fibre sector.

Turn your selfies into bold art using negative space!