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Hawkes Bay Attractions

Events are a key feature of the Hawke's Bay calendar. There's so much happening during the year it's often hard to choose. February features Harvest Hawke's Bay, the region's annual food and wine festival. It's also a great month for concerts - the annual Mission Estate concert attracts visitors from outside NZ. What else, you ask? Well, let's see: Art Deco weekend, Matariki Festival celebrating the Maori New Year, Winter Solstice Fire Festival, Hastings Blossom Festival, Kelt Capital $1,000,000 Stakes Raceday. And this is just a selection...

Other activities and attractions that my tickle your fancy include:

For the adventurous: hot air ballooning, paragliding off Te Mata Peak, scenic flights, jet boating, tramping in the Ruahine and Kaweka ranges, trout fishing, horse trekking, exploring the local beaches, or a visit to Cape Kidnappers Gannet Colony.

For the family: Splash Planet, Omahu Bird & Animal Park, Keirunga Park Railway, Marineland, Seahorse Farm, National Aquarium, Amazing Maze 'n' Maize, and the British Car Museum.

And of course, fabulous eating out and nightlife. Havelock North and Hastings offer a great selection of restaurants, bars and pubs. And don't forget the many restaurants and bars to choose from in Napier's Ahuriri Port area, not to mention cafes for that leisurely Sunday brunch.

See a complete list of New Zealand attraction activities.

This week's featured attractions in New Zealand are:

Featured Attractions

Hell's Gate Thermal Reserve, Mud Bath & Spas

Hell's Gate Thermal Reserve, Mud Bath & Spas

Attraction - Rotorua - Starting from NZ $35.00 per adult

Hell's Gate Geothermal Park is set in 50 acres with a large variety of thermal features, and is Rotorua's most active thermal park. Walk past steaming fumeroles and hot pools of boiling MUD so violent they are unnerving. More...

Puzzling World

Puzzling World

Attraction - Wanaka

Puzzling World is a unique attraction with the theme of puzzling eccentricity! Take some amazing photos of our crazy buildings and toilets, our Illusion Rooms must be seen to be believed and the Great Maze, the worlds first 'modern-styled' maze, is a fascinating challenge for the whole family. Operating since 1973, this is a true Kiwi icon and a must-see on any tourist itinerary More...

International Antarctic Centre

International Antarctic Centre

Attraction - Christchurch

The International Antarctic Centre is your destination for authentic, interactive fun and provides an exciting experience of Antarctica for visitors of all ages. It doesn't matter whether you're 2 or 92 - there's hours of fun here for everyone! You'll visit 'Antarctica' the snow and ice experience, survive an Antarctic Storm, learn about life in modern day Antarctica and Scott Base, and hang out with Little Blue Penguins! More...

Christchurch Gondola Ride

Christchurch Gondola Ride

Attraction - Christchurch - Starting from $28.00 per person

Celebrate the recovery of Christchurch following the 2011 earthquake, and take a trip aboard the Christchurch Gondola. The upgraded cable car takes you on a scenic journey to the Port Hills crater rim and Mt Cavendish summit, giving you fabulous views of Christchurch's dramatically changed cityscape. See Canterbury Plains and Lyttelton Harbour unfold as you rise to the revamped summit complex, on the crater rim of Christchurch's famous extinct volcano. To see even more of Christchurch, add a... More...

Hells Gate Geothermal Reserve Park Entry

Hells Gate Geothermal Reserve Park Entry

Attraction - Tikitere - Starting from $35.00 per person

Entrance into Rotorua’s most active geothermal park featuring a self-guided walkway lined with unique geothermal wonders and interactive opportunities.
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