Te mata peak road

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

Te Mata Estate was established here in 1896, specialising in high-quality wines of classical style.

Te Mata Peak, behind Havelock North, gives 360° views of Hawke’s Bay.

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).

  Craggy Range offers a collection of boutique, self-contained retreats across our Giants Estate; each thoughtfully designed to complement our world-class hospitality.

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.

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.

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

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.

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).

To walk to the Lookout, head north along Marine Parade and turn left on Coote Road just past Ocean Spa.

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.

Gifted in perpetuity to the community in 1927, Te Mata Park is a cultural, historical and recreational treasure.  The wider park is home to an array of walking and mountain biking trails, with most trails also dog-friendly.

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

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.

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

Te Mata Park is open to walkers, runners, unleashed dogs and riders, so make sure you stick to the signposted mountain biking trails.

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

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.

TOM Experience Discover Church Road TOM, our iconic range, through an intimate wine flight experience within the atmospheric surroundings of our underground museum.

Relax in luxury wedding accommodation in Havelock North, Hawke's Bay.

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

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.

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

Surrounded by farmland, vineyards and orchards, yet centrally located, Lawn Road Retreat ticks all the boxes for large groups.

Surrounded by farmland, vineyards and orchards, yet centrally located, Lawn Road Retreat ticks all the boxes for large groups.

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.

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

This long, narrow estuary with its wide range of fresh to salty, shallow to deep, and sandy to muddy habitats supports an extremely diverse range of birds, fish, invertebrates and plant life.

The approximately 3km stretch of iconic seafront connects Napier with the Pacific Ocean, with stunning vistas encompassing Māhia Peninsula in the north to Cape Kidnappers in the south.

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

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.

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

Recipient of Three Hats, Chef of the Year, and the coveted title of Winery Restaurant of the Year in the 2025 Cuisine Good Food Awards, Craggy Range Restaurant offers a warm and memorable experience, looking out on the spectacular backdrop of Te Mata Peak.

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

Discover laid-back luxury at Kiwiesque Bring your people together at our stunning vineyard property.

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

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.

Near Pōrangahau in Central Hawke's Bay is an unassuming hill known as "Taumata whakatangi hangakoauau o tamatea turi pukakapiki maunga horo nuku pokai whenua kitanatahu" - the longest place name in the world.

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

Take a turn right at Frasertown onto Tiniroto Road.

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The 3-Bedroom Porters Apartment is the ultimate Hawke’s Bay retreat, perfect for groups of friends or extended families.

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.

200km of easy-riding trails lead to more than 50 locations to taste, see and experience the best of Hawke's Bay, New Zealand's Food and Wine Country.  The Hawke's Bay Trails are a genuine year-round cycling experience, with a network of mostly off-road limestone trails which are suitable in almost all weather conditions - although to be fair, you're likely to encounter mostly sunshine in Hawke's Bay!

The village of Havelock North sits on the southeastern edge of the Heretaunga Plains at the foot of the Havelock North hills, above what was the swamp and lagoons that once made the plain almost uninhabitable until drained.

Summertime in Pōrangahau is a bare foot wander to the golden sand Te Paerahi beach where you can surf cast, fly kites, ride blow carts on a windy day or simply soak up some sunshine and it is home to some incredible fishing and diving spots and summer events.

Church Road Winery, renowned for being the first in New Zealand to craft exceptional quality Bordeaux-style red wine, pioneered the creation of the Hawke’s Bay wine industry.

Ōtātara Pā spans an upper pā (Hikurangi) and a lower pā (Ōtātara).

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

Thinking about getting a mobility scooter?

The century-old Church Road Winery has earned a reputation as one of New Zealand’s premier function venues.

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

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 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.

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.

Come enjoy a coffee, bite to eat or a drink from the bar while you look out over the best views in Hawke's Bay.

Join us on the lawn for six Sundays of great local music, good food, and easy summer afternoons.

Every milestone.

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.

The Junior Bike Track aka Traffic Light Park on Marine Parade has been specifically designed for young children to learn basic road safety, in a safe and fun manner.

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

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 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.

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

An Afternoon with Brooke Roberts at Craggy Range.

Things to be aware of: Drive on the left-hand side of the road and give way when you turn right.

Giant Brewing began in a household shed before moving early in 2014 into a 100-year-old barn in the Havelock North Hills under Te Mata Peak's 'Sleeping Giant'.

Waihua Station Cottage offers a private visitor experience with all the comforts of modern living.

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.

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

From the Hawke's Bay side of Lake Waikaremoana, continue following SH38 around the eastern side of the lake until you reach the old Information Centre where you need to turn to Aniwaniwa Rd and follow it for the next 1.5km.

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.

Between Taihape at the southern end of the Central Plateau to Napier winds a 150km long highway known as the Gentle Annie.

Pūrākau o Te Whenua explores the legends and tales of Te Matau-a-Māui, Hawke’s Bay.

Nga Hua o Mōrere hot springs has reopened!

Oak Estate Cellar Door & Kitchen is a boutique winery located in the Bridge Pa Triangle along the cycle way on Ngatarawa Road.

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).

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

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

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

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.

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

Almost two decades in the making, the best kept secret in Hawke's Bay has opened its doors to the public!

The Pan Pac Mountain Bike Park, just 10 minutes drive north of Napier, is the 'home' of the Hawke’s Bay Mountain Bike club.

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.

The twin Kaweka lakes - Lake Rototuna and Lake Rotoroa - are ecologically and botanically significant because of the large number of plant species and vegetation types in the surrounding area.

From Wairoa, head towards Lake Waikaremoana on SH38.

Beginners Ballroom & Latin 8-week course (April/May/June), 28th April - 16th June (Tuesdays 7pm - 8pm) Learn the basics of partner dancing, Waltz, social-foxtrot, Cha-cha-cha & Jive.

Thabani Gapara presents – Dzindza “A Celebration of African Heritage” After a standout performance at Church Road’s Jazz in the Park, award-nominated saxophonist and composer Thabani Gapara returns to Hawke’s Bay this spring with his DZINDZA NZ Tour.

The #1 Ladies Night Out, Breaking Records Worldwide Magic Men Australia is taking over the world, breaking attendance records across Australia, New Zealand, Europe, U.S South America and Canada, including over 6,500 screaming ladies at a single Ladies Night.

The 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.

We are delighted to now be operating out of our new Cellar Door, located onsite at our winery on Omahu Road.

This track begins on the uphill side of the road, opposite a small carpark on the lake side of the road.

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.

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.

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.

Eastern views from the summit cover the Napier-Taradale area and much of the Heretaunga Plains, while western views include the Ruahine and Kaweka Ranges.

Content provided by the Ongaonga Historical Society The history of Ongaonga village starts in 1865 when Henry Hamilton Bridge arrived from England and purchased Fairfield farm.

Autumn School Holiday Horse Riding Programme Looking for a school holiday experience that’s active, enriching, and a whole lot of fun?

The century-old Church Road Winery has earned a reputation as one of New Zealand’s premier wedding venues.

The lush vegetables, fruits and herbs that are harvested from Rosewood Cape Kidnapper’s own garden, alongside locally sourced produce, shape the seasonal cuisine meticulously crafted by Head Chef Rudolf Segers.

From Wairoa, head towards Lake Waikaremoana on SH38.

Shine Falls is currently closed - see Department of Conservation website for more information Shine Falls is roughly a 1.5 hours drive away from Napier, and the last 12km is gravel road - but it's worth the trip!The Shine Falls track is a 1.5 hour return walk, and leads to the base of the waterfall.

By following the Tiaki Promise, you are making a commitment to New Zealand.

At Napier City Bike Hire & Tours, we invite visitors to discover all the Hawke's Bay's treasures by bike.

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

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

Mohi Bush is considered the best reserve on the Maraetotara Plateau for people to explore.

In April 1967 a start was made on excavating the 30,000 cubic yard hole for the Sunken Gardens.

A lovely small network of tracks that give a good insight into the regenerating vegetation of podocarps, manuka, kanuka and many tree ferns.  The Kanuka track will take you roughly 20 minutes with some steep up and downhill sections.

Beginners SALSA & BACHATA starts Wed-29th-April, 8 week course (April/May/June) ■ Wednesday's 7pm - 29th April, 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th May, 3rd, 10th.

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.

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.

From the carpark on Maraetotara Road, you can get to the falls by heading down the wooden stairs and following the Maraetotara Historic Walk for about 10 minutes to the base of the waterfall.

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 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.

Just sneaking inside the northwest Hawke's Bay region boundary on SH2 (Napier-Taupo Road) are the Waipunga Falls - easily viewable from a carpark just off the main highway. Be sure to walk around the viewing spot to ensure you also see the neighbouring Waiarua Falls.

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

Planted in 1951, the collection now encompasses 5000 individual roses and 500 named varieties of covering bush, standards, weeping, climbing and prostrate rose forms. A prominent feature of the garden is a 90-metre long display of climbing roses and a small fountain in the centre of the garden.

The drive down to Ocean Beach via the access road is iconic to Hawke's Bay, providing stunning views to the north and south including Motu-o-Kura (Bare Island).

The Central Hawke's Bay coastal trail leads you through a countryside where once rivers and streams were deep and navigable.

ROLL UP, ROLL UP – THE EXTRAVAGANZA FAIR IS BACK!

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

Weaving in the shade of the willow trees along the Tukituki Trail in Central Hawke's Bay, this grade 2 track is a great introduction to mountain biking.

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.

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 Growers’ Market is a ‘must-do’ for locals and visitors alike on Saturday mornings through Summer.

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.

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

The world’s #1 Michael Jackson LIVE CONCERT EXPERIENCE hits NEW ZEALAND for the first time.

Providing visitors with a close view of the attractive stand of native forest in Elsthorpe Scenic Reserve.