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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 MoreRight in the heart of 1930s Napier and opposite Hawke’s Bay’s MTG (Museum), The Art Deco Centre and Napier isite, Masonic Hotel’s location is perfect for exploring Art Deco Napier.
Read more about "Art Deco Masonic Hotel"...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"...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"...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"...At Classic, we have been crafting quality sheepskins for over 50 years.
Read more about "Classic New Zealand "...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"...Visit the hub of Napier’s Community Arts in a beautiful historic building a short stroll from the heart of Napier's city centre.
Read more about "Creative Arts Napier "...Speciality coffee has arrived in Hastings thanks to Firsthand.
Read more about "Cupple"...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"...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"...Discover laid-back luxury at Kiwiesque Bring your people together at our stunning vineyard property.
Read more about "Kiwiesque Luxury Vineyard Accommodation"...This unique 1920s estate is set in the hills of Havelock North, less than five kilometres from the village.
Read more about "Kotare Estate"...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"...Richard James Jewellers is a boutique style gallery and workshop, specialising in bespoke custom jewellery designed and handcrafted on-site by our team of expert Jewellers.
Read more about "Richard James Jeweller"...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"...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"...Splash Planet is New Zealand’s only water theme park and is a beloved Hawke’s Bay destination where generations of families have made lifetime memories.
Read more about "Splash Planet"...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"...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 Art Shed is located at Crab Farm Winery in Bay View, Napier.
Read more about "The Art Shed @ Crab Farm Winery"...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"...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"...This luxury glamping experience is situated on a 28ha lifestyle property overlooking the Tukituki River and only a short 15 minute drive from Havelock North.
Read more about "Tuki Glamping"...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"...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"...A mighty tohunga (expert or skilled person) was the master of seven giant whales.
Read more about "The Legend of the Seven Whales"...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"...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"...Stories 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"...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"...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"...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"...Located just alongside the Village Pools, the Village Green is the undisputed king of playgrounds in Havelock North.
Read more about "Village Green"...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"...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"...Key Event Information Free fish heads and frames Please bring your own bucket, pot, bags We only ask that people line up between the cones and wait to be served, We are planning this to be a fortnightly trip on Tuesdays, same time same place.
Read more about "Kai Ika Wairoa"...Open until Sunday 19 April 2026.
Read more about "Hidden in History: Trailblazing Women of Hawke’s Bay"...This year MTG Century Theatre is proud to host the Resene Architecture and Design Film Festival, 29 May - 11 June 2025.
Read more about "Resene Architecture & Design Film Festival 2025"...This year MTG Century Theatre is proud to host the Resene Architecture and Design Film Festival in Hawke’s Bay, 29 May – 11 June 2025.
Read more about "Resene Architecture & Design Film Festival 2025"...We the Others (55 mins) PRECEDED BY Fruitvale: A Community for Regeneration (12 mins).
Read more about "Resene A & D Film Festival 2025: We the Others #3"...Join us for an inspiring and knowledge-packed evening with award-winning Conceptual Fine Art Photographer Leigh Schneider, recently returned to New Zealand after years in Germany, where her work has been exhibited, collected, and celebrated internationally.
Read more about "The Art & Business of Fine Art with Leigh Schneider"...IN THE SHALLOWS | NEW ERA.
Read more about "In The Shallows Winter Tour '25"...Norwegian soprano Lise Davidsen as Leonore, the faithful wife who risks everything to save her husband from the clutches of tyranny in Beethoven’s Fidelio.
Read more about "The Metropolitan Opera: Fidelio"...This talk explores what portraits tell us about the sitter.
Read more about "About Face: How to Read Portraits"...IN THE SHALLOWS | NEW ERA.
Read more about "In The Shallows Winter Tour '25"...Who were the maverick personalities that wielded their brushes in such a radical and provocative way?
Read more about "Exhibition On Screen: Dawn of Impressionism"...Presented by: Showtime NZ Get the electrifying concert experience of Tina Turner, brimming with iconic hits from the 60s, 70s, 80s & 90s.
Read more about "Tina - The Ultimate Tribute to the Queen of Rock 'n' Roll"...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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