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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 Salsa & Bachata 8 Week Course New Vogue 7-Week Course Dark Waters: Anthony Davies Hawke's Bay Farmers' Market Havelock North Pop Up Carnival 2026
Beginners Salsa & Bachata 8 Week Course
Munro Dance Studio, Napier, Hawkes Bay
Today to Wednesday 25 March 2026
New Vogue 7-Week Course
Munro Dance Studio, Napier, Hawkes Bay
From Thursday 5 February 2026 to Thursday 19 March 2026
Dark Waters: Anthony Davies
MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawkes Bay
Today to Sunday 8 March 2026
Hawke's Bay Farmers' Market
Tōmoana Showgrounds, Hastings, Hawkes Bay
From Sunday 8 February 2026 to Sunday 4 October 2026
Havelock North Pop Up Carnival 2026
Havelock North Pop Up Carnival 2026, Havelock North, Hawkes Bay
From Friday 6 February 2026 to Sunday 8 February 2026

Sea Breeze B & BSea Breeze B & B - Bed and Breakfast.

Located in Napier in the Hawke's Bay region, with McLean Park and Pania of the Reef Statue nearby, Sea Breeze B & B...

Half Day Vintage Car TourHalf Day Vintage Car Tour - Maori - Napier. Starting from $750.00 per person.

Here we have three options to suit all tastes. 
First up is our Half Day Winery Tour: 4 Hours spent sampling some of...

 

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