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Right in the heart of buzzing Art Deco Napier, Art Deco Masonic Hotel is an ideal Hawke’s Bay function and event venue.

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.

A voyage of discovery on Napier's Iconic Art Deco Buses Belle and Veronica, our two stunning Art Deco buses, are available for hire for any occasion.

Premium Taxis Electric Executive offers the only premium taxi service in Hawke’s Bay.  With our experienced local drivers and fleet of modern electric vehicles, we are committed to delivering the highest level of comfort and convenience for every passenger.

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.

The Function Centre in the heart of the ‘village’ is much more than a focal point for the local community.

We offer various guided day and night tours to some of the region's top wineries and food producers plus bespoke tours created in discussion with you.  We have 10 curated tour options, details are listed on our website for between 4 and 11 passengers.  Larger groups on request.  Tours can be booked half day and full day as well as evening/night tours.  We also provide private transport for any occasion including events and airport transfers.

The redeveloped Napier War Memorial Centre - hosted by Napier Conferences & Events is Hawke's Bay's only purpose built Conference venue and is perfect for your next conference, meeting, business event, trade show or wedding.

Napier Sailing Club is a wonderful venue, with idyllic views of the inner harbour - to provide the perfect setting for any occasion.

Experience relaxation and revitalization at Ocean Spa, Napier's premier heated pool and fitness complex!

Centrally located in Napier, the Art Deco capital of the world, Palm City Motor Inn provides superior accommodation to visitors to Hawke's Bay.

Parkers Apartments offers beautifully self-contained spaces to locate yourself during your stay to Napier, Hawkes Bay.

Porters Boutique Hotel offers a range of spaces perfect for functions, conferences and meetings.

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.

Te Mata Lodge is located in the heart of Havelock North village.

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.

Centrally located within one of Napier’s premier suburban parks, Anderson Park playground's accessible and imaginative features create an inclusive environment that encourages all abilities and ages to play alongside each other.

There are two options to see the waterfalls - if you only have time for one, it's recommended to do the second one.

Aramoana in Central Hawke's Bay is a lovely spot for day-trippers as you can park up with easy access to the beach where you can spend the day diving, swimming, and surfing.

Cornwall Park is full of features to explore.

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.

Bell Rock is an iconic lookout accessed reached via a medium intensity walk.

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

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

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.

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.

When the Ngāti Kahungunu party of Taraia reached the district, now known as Napier, the Whatumamoa, Rangitane and the Ngāti Awa and elements of the Ngāti Tara existed in the areas of Petane, Te Whanganui ā Orotū and Waiohiki.

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).

Kairakau is a little bit different to other Central Hawke’s Bay beaches - the settlement is tucked in under big looming cliffs, and the beach peeks out to greet you as you drive in past the Lagoon.

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

Connecting the enormous fountain and iconic Soundshell, the lawn is lined with colourful flowerbeds and is well used by locals and visitors alike.

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.

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

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 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.

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

A popular spot with locals, beside the busy Napier Port - which has set aside safe swimming in the designated zone inside the orange buoys.

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

The Onepoto Caves Track is a 2 km long return trip and is signposted at the road side, at the site of the original lake outlet.

Taylor's Bay is on the other side of Mokotahi Hill from Māhia Beach, home to a small community of resident and holiday homes.

All of these walks originate from the Waipātiki beach area, aobut 40min drive north of Napier Waipātiki Scenic Reserve This walk is situated just before Waipātiki Beach 32 kms north of Napier.

Waimārama is 20 minutes' drive from Havelock North, offering a long white sand beach that's generally very safe for swimming.

Get ready for the most vibrant morning of your year at the Spring Colour Dash – where the only rule is to have fun!

This amazing wellbeing expo is run over two days.

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