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Napier Information

The port city of Napier is a popular tourist destination with its sweeping views of Hawke’s Bay..

Hastings Information

Fruit, wine and 1930s architecture give Hastings an appealing point of difference. The area was..

National Aquarium of New Zealand Info

The National Aquarium of New Zealand in Napier opened early in 2002. It is as close to the ocean as..

Lake Waikaremoana Information

Lake Waikaremoana is part of the Te Urewara National Park, one of the most beautiful areas of..

Mission Estate Winery Information

Established in 1851 by the French Marist religious order, Mission Estate Winery is New Zealands..

Otane Information

Otane is home to a small community in Central Hawke’s Bay about 30 minutes drive from Hastings to..

Ongaonga Information

The historic village of Ongaonga is a peaceful settlement within the Central Hawke’s Bay..

Cape Kidnappers Information

Cape Kidnappers is an extraordinary sandstone headland to the east of Hastings in Hawke's Bay. It..

Te Mata Peak Information

Te Mata Peak is at the western boundary of the wine-producing Heretaunga Plains and stands nearly..

The longest place name in New Zealand Info

Near Porangahau in Hawke’s Bay is an unassuming hill known as "Taumata whakatangi hangakoauau o..

Waipukurau Information

Waipukurau is the main township in the Central Hawke’s Bay area and is located approximately 45..

Wairoa Information

Wairoa is the closest town to the beautiful Te Urewera National Park. If you’re planning to hike..

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Hawkes Bay Information

A Mediterranean climate with long, fine dry summers and mild winters not only makes this a great place to visit but has fostered the production of it’s other great attraction, fine wines and fabulous food.

From the beautiful, art deco base of Napier, Spanish Mission influenced Hastings City or the charming rural outlook of Central Hawke’s Bay, you can take your pick of food and wine trails to explore by car or bike hire You can also drive or walk along an art or heritage trail, or experience one of New Zealand’s great walks at Lake Waikaremoana.

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Hawke’s Bay is also known for its glorious beaches, stretching from Mahia Peninsula in the north to Porangahau in the south. Five wide rivers run swiftly from the forested Ruahine and Kaweka Ranges to the Pacific Ocean and offer some excellent hiking, kayaking, fishing, swimming and rafting. The average summer temperature is around 24 degrees celcius, although it regularly gets up to 30+ degrees in the height of summer. The average in winter is around 13 degrees with many crisp and clear sunny days.

While you can fly into Hawke’s Bay from Auckland, Wellington or Christchurch the scenic nature of the road trip into the region is only 90 minute drive from Lake Taupo or 4 hours from Wellington Popular routes to follow are the Classic New Zealand Wine Trail, Pacific Coast Highway and the Thermal Explorer Highway.

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