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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 MoreMake the Art Deco Trust your first stop to find out more about the devastating 1931 earthquake and the rebuild of the city of Napier in the style of the times - Art Deco.
Read more about "Art Deco Trust"...Archies Bunker is a unique, unornamented Art Deco building offering quality affordable accommodation right in the heart of the Napier Art Deco Precinct.
Read more about "Archies Bunker"...Aroha is Māori for Love and as the name suggests we Love helicopters!
Read more about "Aroha Helicopters"...Right 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"...Right in the heart of buzzing Art Deco Napier, Art Deco Masonic Hotel is an ideal Hawke’s Bay function and event venue.
Read more about "Art Deco Masonic Hotel - Functions & Events"...Enjoy a relaxing stay at the ASURE Colonial Lodge Motel.
Read more about "ASURE Colonial Lodge Motel "...Welcome to Birdwoods - a very special place in the heart of beautiful Hawke's Bay.
Read more about "Birdwoods"...Located in the heart of the Cape community is your local coffee shop, Brown Dog Espresso.
Read more about "Brown Dog Espresso"...One of Napier’s most iconic historic buildings has been reimagined.
Read more about "Central Fire Station Bistro"...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"...Crab Farm Winery is a family-owned and operated winery and restaurant located just north of Napier in Bay View.
Read more about "Crab Farm Winery"...Crab Farm Winery is a family owned and operated winery located just north of Napier in Bay View.
Read more about "Crab Farm Winery weddings"...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 "...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"...Located in the heart of Napier in the iconic T&G building, directly opposite Marine Parade and the Sound Shell, “The Dome” epitomises Art Deco chic offering luxury waterfront studio and apartment accommodation for a variety of budgets, alongside state-of the-art business facilities.
Read more about "Dome Apartments and Studios"...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"...We are an independent boutique cinema by the seashore in Ahuriri, Napier.
Read more about "Globe Theatrette"...Visit Hastings Distillers – New Zealand’s only producer of certified organic artisan spirits and liqueurs.Come and try our range featuring unique blends of local, wild-foraged, organically or biodynamically grown botanicals, pure organic spirit and living water.Located in the vibrant East 200 block of Heretaunga Street, our tasting room is housed in a tastefully restored 1930s Art Deco building, creating a soothing space to while away an afternoon or spend the evening.Enjoy a memorable tasting experience, stay for a cocktail and a bite to eat, or take home a bottle to savour at your leisure. We look forward to hosting you.
Read more about "Hastings Distillers"...The accommodation complex in Hawke's Bay that has it all!
Read more about "Hastings TOP 10 Holiday Park"...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"...Mates Travel offers Luxury tours designed to showcase the very best of Hawke's Bay and Aotearoa, New Zealand.
Read more about "Mates Travel"...Mohaka Rafting provides full day and multi-day adventures on grade 2, 3, and Grade 5 whitewater.
Read more about "Mohaka Rafting"...Mohaka River Farm is a 280-acre family owned and operated holiday park and working farm situated on the pristine Mohaka River.
Read more about "Mohaka River Farm Accommodation"...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.
Read more about "Napier Conferences & Events"...Napier Municipal Theatre combines elegant Art Deco-style with modern theatre facilities and is the leading entertainment venue to enjoy what’s on in Hawke’s Bay.
Read more about "Napier Municipal Theatre"...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"...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"...We are delighted to now be operating out of our new Cellar Door, located onsite at our winery on Omahu Road.
Read more about "Pask Winery "...Hawke's Bay is one of the first places in the world to see the light each day, with our Napier hotel enjoying a premium waterfront location on Napier's Marine Parade.
Read more about "Scenic Hotel Te Pania, Napier"...Our 5-star premium boutique hotel is located in the heart of Napier between the Marine Parade and the city centre.
Read more about "Swiss-Belhotel Napier"...Wanting to explore beautiful, iconic Hawke’s Bay with the best bike hire company?
Read more about "Tākaro Trails Cycle Tours"...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"...The Gintrap is a bustling restaurant and bar in the popular West Quay, Ahuriri. This smart but casual gastro pub offers fantastic food and friendly service for all occasions. With an extensive beverage list including over 300 different Gins, there’s something for everyone!
Read more about "The Gintrap Restaurant & Bar"...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"...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"...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.
Read more about "Ahuriri Estuary"...The first installation was commissioned in 2009, and unveiled in February 2010.
Read more about "A Wave in Time - the story of Sheila Williams"...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.
Read more about "Sunrise Hut"...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"...Explore Napier’s fascinating townscape of the 1930s, born out of the Napier Earthquake of 1931.
Read more about "Art Deco Napier City Walk"...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.
Read more about "History of Napier"...Ranui Farm Park is a working sheep and beef farm owned and operated by the Ennor family, which also has more than 30km of mountain bike trails.
Read more about "Ranui Farm"...Part of the Pōrangahau Country Club, this course is a free draining 9 hole course with alternate tee grounds on some holes.
Read more about "Pōrangahau Golf Club"...The total area is 374 hectares, while the highest point on the reserve is the trig station, Te Kapu, which is 397m above sea level.
Read more about "Māhia Peninsula Scenic Reserve"...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.
Read more about "1931 Hawke's Bay Earthquake"...First-time cavers can explore Mangaone Caves - enjoy karst-type features, stalactites, stalagmites and calcite wall coverings.
Read more about "Mangaone Caves Track"...Originally owned by tobacco tycoon Gerhard Husheer, the building suffered extensive exterior damage due to the Hawke’s Bay Earthquake in 1931. Although in the midst of the Great Depression, Husheer spared no expense in the rebuild.
Read more about "National Tobacco Building"...The beach is a white sandy one, safe for swimming, relaxing, picnics, walking and surfing when conditions are right.
Read more about "Opoutama Beach"...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.
Read more about "Te Awa o Mokotūāraro (Clive River)"...When in Hastings take a stroll along the Deco walk starting at the Hastings Clock Tower.
Read more about "Hastings Deco Walk"...'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"...Winter Craft Warmers Crafts that foster creativity and connection Saturday July 26th from 9am - 1pm Choose from one of the following classes: Wool Felting - with Sabine Laakman Create your own wool figurines for the seasonal table or for puppet shows!
Read more about "Winter Craft Warmers"...Turn up the heat by taking part in Hastings District Libraries adults’ winter reading challenge!
Read more about "Turn Up the Heat Adults' Winter Reading Challenge"...Turn up the heat by taking part in Hastings District Libraries adults’ winter reading challenge!
Read more about "Turn Up the Heat Adults' Winter Reading Challenge"...Turn up the heat by taking part in Hastings District Libraries adults’ winter reading challenge!
Read more about "Turn Up the Heat Adults' Winter Reading Challenge"...Who doesn’t love soup in winter?
Read more about "Street Soup"...This winter Napier's fashion scene is coming to life with a curated series of instore events, styling sessions, giveaways, drinks, gifts with purchase and creative showcases, co-labs and more!
Read more about "Fashion in the City"...Winter’s no reason to stay in.
Read more about "Winter Street Jams"...A fun night out!
Read more about "Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre - Murder at The Boardwalk Speakeasy"...IN THE SHALLOWS | NEW ERA.
Read more about "In The Shallows Winter Tour '25"...Come out of the cold and enjoy an afternoon of music performed by Napier Technical Memorial Band, Napier Tech Junior Band and Deco Bay Brass.
Read more about "Goodbye Winter, Hello Spring; a concert with the Napier Tech Band"...The streets and laneways of Napier will come alive this Winter as a line-up of incredible venues each transform into an Urban Cellar Door and host a winemaker for you to visit on a self-guided wine trail!
Read more about "Urban Wine Walk - Napier (NZ)"...Early Nights with White Chapel Jak!
Read more about "Early Nights with White Chapel Jak"...Fierce, feminist, and funny.
Read more about "HBAF 2025 - Hysterical"...Shake off the winter cobwebs and embrace the energy of spring with this rejuvenating Wake & Wellness Retreat at the serene Backpaddock Lakes.
Read more about "Backpaddock Lakes: Wake & Wellness Retreat"...We will begin our weekend of 50th Jubilee celebrations with the unveiling of a locally crafted taonga recognising the past, present and future students of Kōwhai Specialist School.
Read more about "Kōwhai Specialist School Picnic"...Matariki Mahuika is a people-powered Matariki project that involves welcoming people to share the warmth of their fire on beaches right around Aoetaroa New Zealand.
Read more about "Matariki Mahuika Beach Fires "...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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