TRIP 22 Napier to Pahiatua
Many fascinating villages and towns chockablock with character speckle this route, all offering a good reason to stop, shop and explore. TRIP 22
a journey through
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he most scenic route out of Napier follows the long stretch of coastline and passes vast, flat orchards and vineyards, to reach the pretty village of Havelock North.
Hawke’s Bay Napier to Pahiatua Classic Wine Trail Part One, via SH 2 2hr 10min, 165km
As you continue south on SH 2, the landscape changes from fruit and wine growing country to the fertile farming hills of Central Hawke’s Bay. Waipawa and Waipukurau offer excellent trout fishing, art, culture and coffee; Norsewood and Dannevirke, once home to Scandinavian settlers, still proudly show off their Viking heritage. They’re both fascinating towns worth spending time to explore. Further down the highway, Woodville has a collection of very tempting antique and collectible shops.
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LEFT: Urban Winery, Hawke’s Bay ABOVE: Ōtāne Market, Hawke’s Bay BOTH IMAGES: © Hawke’s Bay Tourism
