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Hawkes Bay

Wine Country

A mere 1½ hour drive from Taupo over the ranges that to a Mediterranean climate; Hawkes Bay has long hot summers as well as clear blue skies in the middle of winter. Hawkes Bay is one of the sunniest regions of New Zealand. Sheltered by ranges to the west the Hawkes Bay landscape opens up to reveal rolling hills and fertile plains. The perfect environment for orchards and, of course, internationally acclaimed wineries.

The city of Hastings and the township of Havelock North are nestled among the orchards and vines. The Art Deco City of Napier sits by the glistening waters of the Pacific - paradise!

With an annual average of 2200, sunshine hours are high, while rainfall and humidity are low. In fact, Hawkes Bay has the second highest sunshine hours and the lowest rainfall in the North Island, so whatever time of the year you visit, you're pretty much guaranteed to have sunny, dry weather - perfect for exploring this stunning region.

Craggy Range Bay View Beach Te Mata Estate Winery

Cape Kidnappers marks the southern-most point of the bay. The cape is a short drive out of any of Napier, Hastings or Havelock North, and a walk along the coast under its distinct rugged cliffs, an excursion to see the world's largest mainland Gannet colony, or teeing off at one of the world’s top 50 golf courses makes for a great day trip.



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Beginners Ballroom & Latin 8 Week Course Clubs Napier Rock n Roll Club Sensory Playtime Hawke's Bay Farmers' Market Kōrero with Kurī
Beginners Ballroom & Latin 8 Week Course
Munro Dance Studio, Napier, Hawkes Bay
Today to Tuesday 24 March 2026
Clubs Napier Rock n Roll Club
Napier RSA, Napier, Hawkes Bay
Today to Tuesday 31 March 2026
Sensory Playtime
Taradale Library, Napier, Hawkes Bay
Today to Tuesday 3 November 2026
Hawke's Bay Farmers' Market
Tōmoana Showgrounds, Hastings, Hawkes Bay
From Sunday 8 February 2026 to Sunday 4 October 2026
Kōrero with Kurī
Havelock North Library, Havelock North, Hawkes Bay
From Wednesday 4 February 2026 to Wednesday 29 April 2026

Rendezvous 490 - Napier Holiday Home - Holiday Home.

Rendezvous 490 - Napier Holiday Home in Napier provides accommodation with free WiFi, less than 1 km from McLean Park,...

Guided 4:30pm Evening Art Deco Walk from Napier Art Deco TrustGuided 4:30pm Evening Art Deco Walk from Napier Art Deco Trust - City Tour - Napier. Starting from $25.00 per person.

A peaceful guided walk in the quiet of the evening after the daytime crowds have departed the city.

 

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