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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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Hawke's Bay Farmers' Market Family-friendly Dungeons & Dragons With the Geeks Guild Santa's Grotto Jimmy Carr - Laughs Funny Hawke's Bay Farmers' Market
Hawke's Bay Farmers' Market
Tōmoana Showgrounds, Hastings, Hawkes Bay
From Sunday 21 December 2025 to Sunday 4 October 2026
Family-friendly Dungeons & Dragons With the Geeks Guild
Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawkes Bay
Saturday 20 December 2025
Santa's Grotto
Westerman's Building, Hastings, Hawkes Bay
Today to Monday 22 December 2025
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Toitoi - Opera House, Hastings, Hawkes Bay
From Wednesday 21 January 2026 to Thursday 22 January 2026
Hawke's Bay Farmers' Market
Tōmoana Showgrounds, Hastings, Hawkes Bay
From Sunday 21 December 2025 to Sunday 4 October 2026

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Hawthorne HouseHawthorne House - Bed and Breakfast, Historic, Lodge, Luxury Accommodation.

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Uncover the special secrets that make Napier such a unique and wondrous place to explore. This 4.5 hour tour, hosted by...

 

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