The Food Guide
With some of the New Zealand’s best restaurants, iconic food events, and an abundance of fresh produce, it's fair to say food is in our DNA.
We know a country where the food is bountiful and the wine is beautiful. Where the skies are big because horizons are wide and the warm gentle landscape stretches out forever. This country is Hawke's Bay, New Zealand's Food and Wine Country.
You’ve found the most comprehensive guide for things to do in Hawke’s Bay - one of the best places to visit in New Zealand. Find your perfect Hawke’s Bay accommodation. Get excited about our extensive range of Hawke’s Bay events. Make plans to experience Hawke’s Bay’s great outdoors and many attractions. Quench your thirst at our iconic Hawke’s Bay wineries, tap rooms and cellar doors. And satisfy your hunger at a Hawke’s Bay restaurant, café, farmers’ market, or artisan producer.
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With some of the New Zealand’s best restaurants, iconic food events, and an abundance of fresh produce, it's fair to say food is in our DNA.
With some of the New Zealand’s best restaurants, iconic food events, and an abundance of fresh produce, it's fair to say food is in our DNA.
Hawke’s Bay is famous for full-bodied reds and complex chardonnays. You'll also find outstanding coffee, craft beers and apple cider to whet your whistle.
Hawke’s Bay is famous for full-bodied reds and complex chardonnays. You'll also find outstanding coffee, craft beers and apple cider to whet your whistle.
Locals and visitors alike love getting outdoors. Whether it be a walk up Te Mata Peak, a rafting trip down the Mohaka River, or a lazy day at Waimarama Beach.
Locals and visitors alike love getting outdoors. Whether it be a walk up Te Mata Peak, a rafting trip down the Mohaka River, or a lazy day at Waimarama Beach.
Every year thousands of people choose Hawke's Bay as their wedding destination and it's easy to understand why.
Every year thousands of people choose Hawke's Bay as their wedding destination and it's easy to understand why.
Choose from luxury retreats and romantic cottages amongst the vines, to family-friendly holiday parks, glamping spots and boutique hotels.
Choose from luxury retreats and romantic cottages amongst the vines, to family-friendly holiday parks, glamping spots and boutique hotels.
There's plenty to see and do in Hawke's Bay. Check out What's On, and learn more about our Neighbourhoods.
Driving to Hawke's Bay is a breeze from anywhere - and the scenery is not too shabby either!
Hawke's Bay Airport is 10 minutes' drive from Napier's city centre and 25 minutes from Hastings.
Air New Zealand operates daily direct flights from Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch.
Originair operates direct flights from Hamilton, Palmerston North and Nelson.
Air Napier operates charter flights from airports all over New Zealand.
Each year, Hawke's Bay welcomes more than 80 cruise ships from all over the world.
Ask anyone who's taken a cruise to Hawke's Bay and they'll not only tell you that cruises are a great way to travel and meet people, they'll also confirm that Hawke's Bay is the best place they've ever cruised to!*
Book your ticket today, and we'll see you in the Bay.
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