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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 MoreStories of Māui and his many daring feats can be heard throughout Te Moana-nui-a-Kiwa, the great Pacific Ocean.
Read more about "Te Matau-a-Māui | The Hook of Māui"...Information we collect Personal Information Hawke's Bay Tourism requires your personal information only in limited circumstances when you: Subscribe to our newsletter Provide feedback or report a problem with this website You may decide not to provide your personal information to us.
Read more about "Privacy Policy"...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"...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"...Discover laid-back luxury at Kiwiesque Bring your people together at our stunning vineyard property.
Read more about "Kiwiesque Luxury Vineyard Accommodation"...Currents Calling Home features Japanese artist Ai Iwane and Aotearoa-based research collective Mānawatia te Wai.
Read more about "Currents Calling Home: Ai Iwane & Mānawatia te Wai"...Ceramics are grounded in everyday life.
Read more about "Earth & Fire: conversations in clay"...DEUX HOMMES ET UNE FEMME (Two Men and A Woman) Works on Paper: Pablo Picasso, Henri Matisse and Françoise Gilot Exhibition at Creative Arts Napier, 16 Byron Street, Napier 15-28 May 2026 The influence of the Cubists and the Fauves on modern art in the 20th century cannot be overstated.
Read more about "Works on Paper: Picasso, Matisse and Francoise Gilot"...Things to be aware of: Drive on the left-hand side of the road and give way when you turn right.
Read more about "Keeping Safe on the Roads"...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"...Splash Planet is New Zealand’s only water theme park – a much-loved Hawke’s Bay icon where generations of families have made lifelong memories.
Read more about "Splash Planet"...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"...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"...Do you love to bake?
Read more about "Baking Club"...You’re invited to a high-energy, feel-good 60s dance party: Let’s Twist Again!
Read more about "Let's Twist Again"...You’re invited to a high-energy, feel-good 60s dance party: Let’s Twist Again!
Read more about "Let's Twist Again"...How the Hawke's Bay Tourism website uses cookies How do I control cookies?
Read more about "Cookie Policy"...Central Hawkes Bay is rich in history, Waipawa being one of the earliest inland towns in New Zealand.
Read more about "Central Hawke's Bay Museum"...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"...Ludlow Farmstay offers you bed and breakfast accommodation in an Authentic Farm Cottage, situated in private surroundings on 660 ha extensive cropping, beef and lamb finishing farm.
Read more about "Ludlow Farmstay Bed and Breakfast"...St Andrews Limes & Six Barrel Soda – Craft Flavours, Locally Made Discover the vibrant citrus flavours of Hawke’s Bay with St Andrews Limes and Six Barrel Soda, working together to deliver a unique craft beverage experience.
Read more about "St Andrews Limes and Six Barrels Soda "...Lake Kaitawa is an artificial lake formed in the 1920s as part of the system delivering water to the Tuai hydro electric power station.
Read more about "Lake Kaitawa Fairy Springs Track"...Located just alongside the Village Pools, the Village Green is the undisputed king of playgrounds in Havelock North.
Read more about "Village Green"...By following the Tiaki Promise, you are making a commitment to New Zealand.
Read more about "Tiaki Promise"...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"...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"...Only ten minutes from Napier, with several lovingly restored spaces catering for groups from 6 to 160, The Old Church offers warm hospitality, luxurious décor, delicious food and wines selected from the best of Hawke’s Bay’s boutique vineyards.
Read more about "The Old Church, Weddings and Functions"...Check out NZ’s largest sustainable fashion market!
Read more about "Sustainable Fashion Market"...Note: To create a more intimate, atmospheric, and exciting performance, the performance has moved from the Opera House Stage to the Old Dress Circle Foyer.
Read more about "SELENE"...Mystery, intrigue, beauty, passion, murder – shine a new light on Caravaggio in this dramatic biography… Five years in production, this is the most extensive film ever made about one of the greatest artists of all time – Caravaggio.
Read more about "Exhibition on Screen: Caravaggio"...Mystery, intrigue, beauty, passion, murder – shine a new light on Caravaggio in this dramatic biography… Five years in production, this is the most extensive film ever made about one of the greatest artists of all time – Caravaggio.
Read more about "Exhibition on Screen: Caravaggio"...Check out NZ’s largest sustainable fashion market!
Read more about "Sustainable Fashion Market "...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"...Newly refurbished riverside farmstay chalets a short walk from the pristine Mohaka River.
Read more about "Mohaka River Farm "...The Silky Oak Chocolate Company is heaven on earth for Chocoholics!
Read more about "Silky Oak Chocolates"...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"...Fully Licensed Restaurant and Bar with modern and authentic Thai Cuisine that will leave you coming back for more!
Read more about "Thai Silk Restaurant"...The earliest permanent occupants of Heretaunga were Ngāti Whatumamoa and Ngāti Awa to the north of the Ngaruroro River and Te Aitanga a Whatonga to the south.
Read more about "History of Central Hawke's Bay"...For decades, the breathtaking scenery has made Māhia a favourite holiday spot for many families and individuals.
Read more about "Māhia Beach"...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"...Built from solid Kauri, the Wairoa Lighthouse was in use from 1878 to 1960.
Read more about "Wairoa Lighthouse"...In April 1967 a start was made on excavating the 30,000 cubic yard hole for the Sunken Gardens.
Read more about "Sunken Gardens"...Delight in a shopping event of taste sensations at one of New Zealand’s oldest and largest traditional Farmers’ Markets.
Read more about "Hawke's Bay Farmers' Market"...Open until Sunday 19 April 2026.
Read more about "Hidden in History: Trailblazing Women of Hawke’s Bay"...Calling all artists, doodlers, and fandom enthusiasts!
Read more about "NERDVANA26 Show Us Your Fandom!"...Shake up your usual game night with an adults-only evening of tabletop fun. Dive into the Geeks Guild game library, try something new, and enjoy a night made for playing, laughing, and switching off.
Read more about "NERDVANA26 Board Games After Dark with the Geeks Guild"...Six influencers collide in a high-energy dance-theatre work exploring fame, consumerism, and our digital obsessions.
Read more about "Modern God"...Come with us on a magical musical journey as we shine a spotlight on the stars and unforgettable songs that lit up the stages of Broadway and the silver screens of Hollywood in Stars of Stage and Screen.
Read more about "Stars of Stage and Screen"...Come with us on a magical musical journey as we shine a spotlight on the stars and unforgettable songs that lit up the stages of Broadway and the silver screens of Hollywood in Stars of Stage and Screen.
Read more about "Stars of Stage and Screen"...Right in the heart of 1930’s Napier and opposite Hawke’s Bay’s MTG (Museum) and Napier's i-SITE information centre, Masonic Hotel’s location is perfect for exploring Art Deco Napier.
Read more about "Art Deco Masonic Hotel"...Multiple award-winning Cafe at Westerman's is located in the heart of the CBD in the iconic Westerman's building.
Read more about "Cafe at Westerman's"...New to the Ahuriri hospitality scene, Mix'd offers a large range of handcrafted cocktails, a diverse tapas-style food menu, made…
Read more about "Mix'd Cocktail Bar"...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"...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"...A mighty tohunga (expert or skilled person) was the master of seven giant whales.
Read more about "The Legend of the Seven Whales"...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.
Read more about "Havelock North Architectural Drive"...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.
Read more about "Yeoman's Track"...Step back in time to the golden age of glamour, charm, and smooth sophistication as we pay tribute to the unforgettable icons of the Rat Pack era.
Read more about "Rat Pack and Marilyn: Vegas Legends"...Step back in time to the golden age of glamour, charm, and smooth sophistication as we pay tribute to the unforgettable icons of the Rat Pack era.
Read more about "Rat Pack and Marilyn: Vegas Legends"...Every milestone.
Read more about "Bay to Remember"...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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