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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 More305 in the Vines in Havelock North is designed for the discerning traveller.
Read more about "305 in the Vines"...Advintage is one of New Zealand’s largest and most respected wine retailers.
Read more about "Advintage Wines"...Our property is semi-rural and situated halfway between Napier and Hastings.
Read more about "Ashcroft Gardens bed and breakfast "...Welcome to the Askerne Estate Winery, a single estate winery situated in the winegrowing region of Havelock North.
Read more about "Askerne Winery"...Enjoy a relaxing stay at the ASURE Colonial Lodge Motel.
Read more about "ASURE Colonial Lodge Motel "...Enjoy 9 holes Golf or 18 holes FootGolf in our beautiful public course. Talk to us about having a function at APC including golf or footgolf.
Read more about "Awatoto Public Golf Club"...Since 1982, we've been showing visitors around our beautiful region.
Read more about "Bay Tours | Hawke's Bay Wine Tours"...Bistronomy is our cosy neighbourhood Restaurant serving European inspired dishes, alongside Vinotech a downtown wine shop with a large selection…
Read more about "Bistronomy"...Black Barn Vineyards in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand offers seventeen luxury properties for nightly vacation rental.
Read more about "Black Barn Retreats "...We are a boutique vineyard close to Havelock North in Hawke's Bay.
Read more about "Black Barn Vineyards"...Blackburn Ridge is the ideal country getaway.
Read more about "Blackburn Ridge"...Experience beach, river and winery rides on well-mannered, well-trained horses using natural horsemanship techniques.
Read more about "Boutique Horse Treks"...Breckenridge Lodge is the perfect gourmet experience for the discerning traveler.
Read more about "Breckenridge Lodge"...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.
Read more about "Cellar 495"...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.
Read more about "Church Road Winery Cellar Door & Restaurant"...The century-old Church Road Winery has earned a reputation as one of New Zealand’s premier function venues.
Read more about "Church Road Winery Conferences"...TOM Experience Discover Church Road TOM, our iconic range, through an intimate wine flight experience within the atmospheric surroundings of our underground museum.
Read more about "Church Road Winery, Experiences & Tastings"...Nestled behind the hedge above the winery, the fully renovated rustic Homestead has become a sprawling family accommodation full of character and atmosphere.
Read more about "Clearview Estate Homestead"...Coastal Wine Cycles is a young, dynamic, fun company.
Read more about "Coastal Wine Cycles"...Cobden Garden is the perfect bed and breakfast retreat in Napier, offering a warm welcome and generous hospitality in an elegant colonial villa.
Read more about "Cobden Garden"...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.
Read more about "Craggy Range Giants Winery"...Recipient of two hats and the coveted title of Winery Restaurant of the Year in the 2024 Cuisine Good Food Awards, Craggy Range Restaurant offers a warm and memorable experience, looking out on the spectacular backdrop of Te Mata Peak.
Read more about "Craggy Range Restaurant "...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"...Hawke’s Bay’s only earth-brick winery.
Read more about "de la terre"...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.
Read more about "Decibel Wines"...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.
Read more about "Deco City Discoverer"...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.
Read more about "Electric Executive Taxis and Transfers"...Elephant Hill is a luxury, boutique winery and vineyard estate, located on the idyllic Te Awanga coast in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand.
Read more about "Elephant Hill Winery Cellar Door"...Are you ready for a whole new kind of adventure?Do you love cracking codes, uncovering secrets, and testing your mind under pressure?
Read more about "Enigma Escape Rooms"...Set amongst the world famous Art Deco Precinct in Napier, next to Clive Square and opposite Napier's Municipal Theatre, expressotel is conveniently situated, whether you're visiting for business or pleasure.
Read more about "expressotel"...Our Hawke's Bay Tours .
Read more about "Frankly Hawke's Bay Tours"...We are an independent boutique cinema by the seashore in Ahuriri, Napier.
Read more about "Globe Theatrette"...The accommodation complex in Hawke's Bay that has it all!
Read more about "Hastings TOP 10 Holiday Park"...The Homestead is also nearby many Hawke’s Bay wineries and wine tours, golf courses, beautiful scenic bike and walking trails.
Read more about "Havelock Homestead"...Hawke’s Bay Experiences showcases the landscapes, wineries, producers and personalities that make the region a Great Wine Capital.
Read more about "Hawke's Bay Experiences"...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"...CLASSIC FOOD AND WINE TOUR (driven & hosted by Juliet) The best way to explore a destination is through your palate.
Read more about "Hunter Gatherer Tours"...Welcome to Hygge!
Read more about "Hygge at Clifton Bay"...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.
Read more about "Johnny Driver"...Discover laid-back luxury at Kiwiesque Bring your people together at our stunning vineyard property.
Read more about "Kiwiesque Luxury Vineyard Accommodation"...Linden Estate enjoys the warm climate of Hawke's Bay, New Zealand's most versatile wine growing region.
Read more about "Linden Estate Winery and Valley d'Vine Restaurant"...With its beautiful setting on the corner of West & Customs Quay and breathtaking views of the water, Madame Social promises to deliver a unique dining and social experience that artfully blends the rich and diverse flavours of modern Asian cuisine with a funky European twist.
Read more about "Madame Social"...Honest food with a sophisticated, modern twist and an emphasis on local, seasonal flavours. Malo is open 7 days for lunch, bites and dinner in the heart of Havelock North.
Read more about "Malo"...Discover the award-winning, Mangapapa Hotel's gastronomic delights for a truly magnificent Hawke's Bay food and wine experience.
Read more about "Mangapapa Hotel Restaurant"...Mates Travel offers Luxury tours designed to showcase the very best of Hawke's Bay and Aotearoa, New Zealand.
Read more about "Mates Travel"...Millar Road is an integrated accommodation and wine-producing estate in the hills above Haumoana, overlooking the Pacific Ocean in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand.
Read more about "Millar Road"...At Napier City Bike Hire & Tours, we invite visitors to discover all the Hawke's Bay's treasures by bike.
Read more about "Napier City Bike Hire & Tours"...Ngā Pou o Heretaunga are a unique collection of 18 pou tūpuna ancestral posts whose stories span 20 generations.
Read more about "Ngā Pou o Heretaunga"...Oak Estate Cellar Door & Kitchen is a boutique winery located in the Bridge Pa Triangle along the cycle way on Ngatarawa Road.
Read more about "Oak Estate Cellar Door & Kitchen"...Omatua offers a relaxed, comfortable accommodation and function venue nestled in the stunning Rissington valley, overlooking the Mangaone river.
Read more about "Omatua Lodge"...On Yer Bike Winery Tours offers a fun one-day experience exploring wineries in the region by bike.
Read more about "On Yer Bike Hawkes Bay Ltd"...The 'Ōtāne Village Artisan Market - just off the beaten track' is an unincorporated community group administered by volunteer artisans with the purpose of encouraging and growing the handmade creativity of local designers, artists and craftspeople, through a carefully curated artisan market event on the 3rd Sunday of each month.
Read more about "Ōtāne Village Artisan Market"...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"...Paritua …authentic, premium wines from the heart of the Hawkes Bay Wine Region in the Bridge Pa Triangle Wine District.
Read more about "Paritua"...Parkers Apartments offers beautifully self-contained spaces to locate yourself during your stay to Napier, Hawkes Bay.
Read more about "Parker's Apartments"...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"...Our passionate local guides offer a fun and flexible way to experience the rural winery gems of Napier, Hastings and beyond.
Read more about "Prinsy's Tours"...Radburnd Cellars was established in 2017 by renowned winemaker Kate Radburnd, with the single purpose of making her very best wine from each vintage without compromise.
Read more about "Radburnd Cellars"...We are Roam.
Read more about "Roam "...To the east of Hawke's Bay wine country in the North Island, Rosewood Cape Kidnappers sits on an incredible 6,000-acre peninsula, with unforgettable vistas of the vast Pacific Ocean.
Read more about "Rosewood Cape Kidnappers"...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"...Waterfront dining, casual menus, wine & craft beer – Gastro Pub.
Read more about "Shed 2 & Caution"...Shed Five Thirty Estate has recovered from being ravaged by Cyclone Gabrielle in Feb 2023.
Read more about "Shed 530 Estate Winery"...Our winery is set in the Bridge Pa Triangle in sunny Hawke's Bay.
Read more about "Sileni Estates"...In the heart of Havelock North, in the courtyard behind Porters Hotel, you’ll find the Smith & Sheth CRU Cellar Door and Wine Lounge, and the Heretaunga Wine Studio.Walking into our urban tasting room in the heart of Havelock North isn’t just about tasting wine.
Read more about "Smith & Sheth Cellar Door"...Truly a one-of-a-kind wine tasting experienceOur Heretaunga Studio is a space full of stories that becomes a portal through which we take you on a sensory journey.With your own personal sommelier and storyteller to guide you, you’ll be taken on an exploration of three New Zealand wine regions sampling limited production wines from our family of fine wine brands — Smith & Sheth CRU, Pyramid Valley and Lowburn Ferry.
Read more about "Smith & Sheth Heretaunga Wine Studio"...Like a chameleon changing its colour to match its environment, our Cellar Door transforms into a wine bar to suit the experience you seek.
Read more about "Smith & Sheth Wine Lounge"...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.
Read more about "Te Aratipi Farm Walks"...Te Mata Estate was established here in 1896, specialising in high-quality wines of classical style.
Read more about "Te Mata Estate Winery"...If you love food, wine & especially cheese then this is an unmissable, unique experience.
Read more about "The Cheese & Wine Experience"...Situated in the iconic Art Deco National Tobacco Building, Ahuriri, Tony Bish Wines is Australasia's first producer dedicated solely to Chardonnay.
Read more about "Tony Bish Wines"...With more than 96 years’ experience in the transport industry, Tranzit Coachlines is proud to be New Zealand’s largest family-owned…
Read more about "Tranzit Coachlines"...Trinity Hill is an iconic New Zealand winery, celebrating over 25 years of world-class winemaking in the famed Gimblett Gravels District of Hawke’s Bay.
Read more about "Trinity Hill Winery"...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"...In 1992 Unison began to grow from the harsh dry river stone soils of the Gimblett Gravels.
Read more about "Unison Vineyard"...Are you searching for a destination to unwind, and relax?
Read more about "Villas & Vines Glamping"...Introducing Vinotech: Tasting room, wine bar and bottle store located right in the centre of town at award-winning Bistronomy. The downtown cellar door where you can taste and compare hundreds of wines under one roof. A unique opportunity to buy from a selection of 250 wines from New Zealand and around the world. Our talented Sommeliers create the tasting flights for you.
Read more about "Vinotech"...Winery Tours Hawke’s Bay will take you off the beaten track with an intimate and relaxed tour of boutique wineries.
Read more about "Winery Tours Hawke's Bay"...Early Māori settlers Māori settled in Hawke’s Bay around 1250–1300 AD.
Read more about "History of Māori in Hawke's Bay"...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!
Read more about "Hawke's Bay Trails overview & map"...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"...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).
Read more about "Hawke's Bay Trails: Wineries Ride"...Explore Napier’s fascinating townscape of the 1930s, born out of the Napier Earthquake of 1931.
Read more about "Art Deco Napier City Walk"...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.
Read more about "History of Hastings"...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.
Read more about "Whakakī Lagoon"...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.
Read more about "Osmanthus Garden"...Tikokino Peonies are commercial Peony growers and open their gardens to the public for various events.
Read more about "Tikokino Peonies"...Taniwha is a working farm with a 120-year old homestead and house wrapped in farmland with 20 acres of glorious trees, ponds and in spring time, the most incredible display and variety of daffodils. It is no wonder this is a popular spot for weddings!
Read more about "Taniwha Daffodils "...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.
Read more about "Pukeora Forest of Memories"...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.
Read more about "Te Aratia Walkway"...Join us at Hastings War Memorial Library for Wine, Books and More on the third Tuesday of every month.
Read more about "Wine Books and More"...'Art Deco on the Edge' exhibition explores 40 years of the Art Deco Trust and the centenary of the “Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes” in Paris, France, when this decorative style was first exhibited in 1925.
Read more about "Art Deco on the Edge"...Flaxmere Book Chat Group meets at Flaxmere Library every second Tuesday, 10.30 - 11.30am.
Read more about "Flaxmere Book Chat Group"...Ancestry at Taradale Library (heading) This is a group of enthusiastic family researchers who meet every month in a collaborative session led by Gillian Allison from the Hawke’s Bay branch of the New Zealand Society of Genealogists.
Read more about "Ancestry at Taradale Library"...Looking for the perfect school holiday activity?
Read more about "Escape Rooms and Virtual Reality Chairs"...The Dardenne brothers’ return with a deeply affecting drama exploring the lives of five teen mothers.
Read more about "NZIFF: Young Mothers (1)"...A grieving brother finds an unlikely connection at a support group for siblings who have lost a twin, but his burgeoning bromance threatens to turn into something darker in this uncomfortably sharp-witted comedy.
Read more about "NZIFF: Twinless"...Xpringtime is coming!
Read more about "Octavius Presents Moonlight & Magic"...The Dardenne brothers’ return with a deeply affecting drama exploring the lives of five teen mothers.
Read more about "NZIFF: Young Mothers (2)"...Waipukurau Arts and Crafts are having an open week for any visitors and the public to come and see what we are all about and what we can offer our CHB Community.
Read more about "Open Week"...On the second Tuesday of most months Association Française de Hawke's Bay shows a French language film at Focal Point Cinema in Havelock North.
Read more about "French Film in September - Ciné-Club"...Painting and Wine Tasting at Decibel Central!
Read more about "Paint & Sip "...A superb concert showcasing the talent of our finest young musicians.
Read more about "Hawke's Bay Young Musician of the Year 2025 - Finals"...Camelia Breakfast 2025 .
Read more about "Camelia Breakfast: BPW CHB Fundraiser"...Now in its fourth decade, the Hatuma Half Marathon has become a highlight on Central Hawke’s Bay’s sporting calendar.
Read more about "Hatuma Half Marathon"...'In Clifton' Vol.
Read more about "'In Clifton' Joe Cole & Friends at Hygge"...Back by popular demand, New Zealand's 80's Super group 'Love Shack' are bringing their show back to The Paisley Stage, Napier.
Read more about "80's Super Band 'Love Shack'"...The allure of pearls has been documented since 4000BCE.
Read more about "The World of Pearls"...Curated by Holly Morgan and Scott Brough In association with Hastings Art Gallery’s Burning Ground exhibition A collaborative exhibition to celebrate woodfired ceramics and its community, this group exhibition brings the fire to the Hastings Arts Centre.
Read more about "HBAF 2025 - Firing Season"...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"...Synchrony is dedicated to presenting a sensory experience that goes beyond just listening.
Read more about "HBAF 2025 - Of Sea and Sky"...Recommended Ages: 15 +.
Read more about "7 Days Live"...From the best of Hawke’s Bay produce to the most distinctive New Zealand wines, guests at Rosewood Cape Kidnappers In Perfect Pairing weekend with Chef Peter Gordon and wine guru Cameron Douglas, MS, are in for a fabulous food and wine celebration of all things local and extraordinary.
Read more about "In Perfect Pairing with Peter Gordon & Cameron Douglas"...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"...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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