to Hawke’s Bay and Tairāwhiti Gisborne
Anoutstanding lifestyle
Hawke’sBay,locatedontheeasterncoastofNewZealand’s NorthIsland,isaregionthateffortlesslyblendsnatural beauty,culturalrichness,andeconomicopportunity. Whetheryou’replanningavisitorconsideringamovefor workortoretire,Hawke’sBayoffersacompellingmixof lifestyle,landscape,andlivelihood.
Oneofthemoststrikingfeatures ofHawke’sBayisitsstunning naturalenvironment.Withits sun-drenchedclimate-boasting someofthehighestsunshinehours inNewZealand-theregionisperfect foroutdoorenthusiasts.Fromthe goldenbeachesofWaimāramaand OceanBeachtotheruggedbeauty ofTeMataPeak,there’snoshortage ofbreathtakingscenery.Theregion isalsohometotheworld-renowned CapeKidnappers,wherevisitorscan witnesstheworld’slargestmainland gannetcolony.
Cyclingandhikingtrailscrisscross theregion,includingtheHawke’s BayTrails,partoftheNewZealand CycleTrailnetwork.Thesepathswind throughvineyards,orchards,and alongthecoast,offeringaunique waytoexplorethearea’snaturaland agriculturalbeauty.
Hawke’sBayisoftenreferredtoas the“fruitbowlofNewZealand”due toitsfertileplainsandtemperate climate.It’sahavenforfoodies,with farmers’markets,artisanproducers, andaward-winningrestaurants showcasingthebestoflocalproduce. In2023Hawke’sBaywasnamedas aGreatWineCapitaloftheWorldoneofonly12regionsworldwide.The regionisoneofNewZealand’spremier wine-growingareas,particularly famousforitsfull-bodiedredsand elegantChardonnays.Avisittoone ofthemanycellardoorsorvineyard restaurantsisamust.
Beyonditsappealasaholiday destination,Hawke’sBayis increasinglyrecognizedasagreat placetoworkanddobusiness.
Theregionhasadiverseeconomy, withstrongsectorsinagriculture, horticulture,viticulture,manufacturing, andtourism.There’salsoagrowing techandinnovationscene,supported bylocalinitiativesandacollaborative businesscommunity.
Forprofessionalsseekingabetter work-lifebalance,Hawke’sBayoffers shortercommutes,alowercost oflivingcomparedtomajorcities, andasupportiveenvironmentfor entrepreneursandremoteworkers. Theregion’sinfrastructurecontinues toimprove,withinvestmentsin transport,education,anddigital connectivity.
Hawke’sBayissteepedinMāori heritageandcolonialhistory,whichis reflectedinitsart,architecture,and communityevents.Thetwincitiesof NapierandHastingsareknownfor theirArtDecoarchitecture,alegacyof the1931earthquakeandsubsequent rebuild.TheannualArtDecoFestival drawsthousandsofvisitorsfrom aroundtheworld.
Theregionalsoboastsavibrant artsscene,withgalleries,theatres, andmusicfestivalsthatcelebrate bothlocalandinternationaltalent. Communityspiritisstrong,andthere’s apalpablesenseofprideinthe region’sidentityandfuture.
Whetheryou’resippingwineunder thesun,hikingthroughscenictrails,or buildingacareerinasupportiveand innovativeenvironment,Hawke’sBay offersalifestylethat’shardtobeat.It’s aplacewhereworkandplaycoexist beautifully,makingitnotjustagreat placetovisit-butanevenbetter placetocallhome.
Coverphoto: ElephantHillWinery,Haumoana,TākaroTrailsCycleTours. CreditGraemeMurray. Queries: shirley.randell@nzme.co.nz
ABOVE:ArtDecofestivalgoers,Napier.BELOWLEFT:Chardonnaygrapes readytobepicked.BELOWRIGHT:MaraetotaraFallsisapopularbathing spotduringsummer.BOTTOMLEFT:Afamilypicnic.CreditBrainCuly. BOTTOMRIGHT:AnearlymorningjogalongNapier’sMarineParade.
BRIDGEPAWINEFESTIVAL2026
Saturday17January2026
EightwineriesintheBridgePaTriangledistrictof Hawke’sBayarehostingtheAnnualBridgePaWine Festivalfortheeleventhyearinarow.Thewineriesare allclosetoeachotherandwillbeconnectedbyhop on/hopoffbuses.ThewineriesinvolvedareAbbey Estate,AlphaDomus,AshRidgeWinery,OakEstate, ParituaWinery,SileniWines,RedMetalVineyardsand ZariaWines. www.bridgepatriangle.nz
ABBEYCELLARSSUMMERSESSIONS
Now-22March2026
Family-friendlySaturdays,andoftenSundays,filled withlivemusicfromlocalartists,boutiquewines, andcraftbeers.Setamongthevines,therelaxed atmosphererunsuntilMarchshowcasingdozensof performancesinascenic,welcomingvenue.Check thewebsiteforcharges. www.abbeycellars.com
Thisisjustasmallsampleofeventsonoffer. See www.hawkesbaynz.com/whatson and www.eventfinder.co.nz formoreinformation.
TEAWANGAWINEFESTIVAL2026
Saturday14February202611am-5pm ClearviewEstateWinery,194CliftonRoad, TeAwanga,Hastings
CelebrateHawke’sBay’sfinestattheTeAwangaWine Festival2026onFebruary14.Enjoytastingsfromseven coastalwineries,liveentertainment,masterclasses, andhop-on-hop-offbuses.HeldatClearviewEstate, thisvibranteventpromisesboutiquepop-ups, exclusivepromotions,andafulldayofwine-filledfun.
HORSEOFTHEYEAR2026
24–29March,Tōmoanashowgrounds,Hastings TheHorseoftheYearShowreturnstoHastingsfrom 24–29March2026promisingsixdaysofworld-class equestriancompetition.Withover1,900horsesand 1,500riders,it’stheSouthernHemisphere’slargest equestrianevent.Spectatorscanenjoythrilling displays,vibrantshopping,andfamily-friendly entertainment. www.hoy.kiwi
Photo:JulieDaveyandLTHolstFreidawinningthe OlympicCupasShowjumperoftheYear. Photoby MichelleClarkePhotography.
ARTDECOFESTIVALNAPIER2026
Thursday19FebruarytoSunday22February2026
Theuniquefestivalisrecognizedworldwideasabucket listevent,attracting40,000+participantsfromNew Zealandandallaroundtheworld.NewZealand’sArtDeco capital,Napier,celebratesitsannualfestivalinFebruary withmorethan200events,includingentertainment experiences,outdoorconcerts,vintagecarparades, fashionshows,diningexperiences,aGreatGatsbypicnic andmuchmore.PhotocreditArtDecoTrust.
HAWKE’SBAYMARATHON
Saturday6May2026
Makeitaweekendgetawayyouwon’tforgetand getyourclosestfriendstogethertoenjoythe Hawke’sBayMarathonandregion!Takeinthe besthighlightsoftheregion,withflateasyrunning throughlocalcycletrails,quietcountryroadsand passvineyardsandorchards-allfinishingatthe impressiveElephantHillEstate&Winerywhereyou cancelebrateyoureffortsinstyle. www.hawkesbaymarathon.co.nz
JoinusinNapier,Hawke’sBay forNewZealand’slargest heritagefestival!
Enjoyfourimmersivedaysfilled withclassiccars,vintageplanes, speakeasybars,livemusicandall thestyleandspiritoftheJazzAge.
Tastesome exceptional artisanal produce
Hawke’sBay,oftenhailedasNewZealand’sfoodandwinecountry, isahavenforloversoffreshproduceandartisanalfare.Withits fertileplains,temperateclimate,andrichagriculturalheritage, theregionboastssomeofthemostvibrantfarmersmarketsand talentedartisanproducersinthecountry.
Attheheartofthisculinarysceneis theHawke’sBayFarmers’Market, heldeverySundayattheWaikoko Gardens,TōmoanaShowgroundsin Hastings.Thislong-standingmarket isoneofNewZealand’slargestand oldest,offeringalively,family-friendly atmospherewherelocalsandvisitors alikecanconnectdirectlywithgrowers andmakers.Fromorganicfruitsand vegetablestohandcraftedbreads, boutiquecheeses,wildgamesalami, andsmallbatchpreserves,themarket isacelebrationofseasonalabundance andlocalcraftsmanship.There’soften livemusicandplentyoffoodvendors offeringlocal,oftenorganicedibles.
ComplementingHastings’marketis theNapierUrbanFarmers’Market,held everySaturdayatCliveSquare.Smaller inscalebutequallyrichinquality, it’saperfectspotfordiscovering localhoney,specialtybreads, andfreshsmoothies,allwhile enjoyingtherelaxedvibeof Napier’scitycentre.
Beyondthemarkets, Hawke’sBayishometo athrivingcommunityof artisanproducers.Hohepa Hawke’sBay,forexample,is renownedforitsbiodynamic cheesesmadeusingtraditional methodsandmilkfromtheir owncows.Visittheirshop,or sampleandbuythedelicious
cheesesattheFarmersMarket.
Forthosewhoprefertoexplorethe regionpersonallythere’sagoodchoice ofproductsonoffersuchasfigswhich aregrowninHavelockNorthandare processedintoafabulousrangeof jams,chutneysandsalamidifichi.Olive productsareavailableatseveraloutlets andthere’sanexcellentrangeofoils, drizzles,relishesandantipastotreats. Thereareseveraloliveoilproducers, manyawardwinners,producingfineoil, includingextravirgin.
WhileinHavelockNorthsamplea selectionofArataki’sfinesthoneysand chooseyourfavouritefromclover,rata, rewarewa,manuka,andmanyothers, allavailableattheAratakiVisitorCentre.
Theregionisalsobrimmingwithstalls sellingthefreshestoffreshHawke’sBay seasonalproducesuchasstrawberries, blueberries,cherries,boysenberries, stonefruitandsummerfruit.Freshfruit smoothiesandice-creamsarejustthe thingtocooldowninthehotsummer.
Farmgatetasteandbuy opportunitiesincludehoney,blueberries, farmshops,andstrawberryfarms. Everyvisitisachancetodiscover somethingnewanddelicious,making Hawke’sBayamust-visitdestination foranyonewhoappreciatesquality, community,andcraftsmanship.
alegacyofexcellence
WemaybeNewZealand’soldestwinegrowingregion,butHawke’sBay isthenewkidontheglobalstagesincebeingrecognisedasthenewest GreatWineCapitaloftheWorldin2023.
Nowsittingalongsidewineindustry heavy-weightsincludingBordeaux, NapaValleyandAdelaide,Hawke’sBay isconsideredabucket-listdestinationfor anyloverofqualitywine.
NestledontheeasterncoastofNew Zealand’sNorthIsland,Hawke’sBayisone ofthecountry’soldestandmostcelebrated wineregions.Withaviticulturalhistorydating backtothe1850s,theregionhasearneda reputationforproducingworld-classwines, particularlyfull-bodiedredsandelegant whites.Itsdiverseterroir,temperateclimate, andinnovativewinemakersmakeHawke’s BayacornerstoneofNewZealand’swine industry.
Theregion’sgeographyplaysapivotalrole initssuccess.Shelteredbymountainranges andblessedwithlongsunshinehours, Hawke’sBayenjoysawarm,dryclimateideal forgrapegrowing.Thevariedsoiltypes— rangingfromgravellyriverbedstoclayand limestone—allowforawiderangeofgrape varietiestoflourish.Thisdiversityismost evidentinthesub-regionofGimblettGravels, renownedforitsstonysoilsandexceptional Bordeaux-stylereds,particularlyMerlot, CabernetSauvignon,andSyrah.
Chardonnayisanotherstandout,thriving inthecoolerpocketsoftheregionand producingwineswithvibrantacidityand complexfruitprofiles.SauvignonBlanc,Pinot Gris,andViognieralsocontributetothe region’swhitewineportfolio,offeringcrisp, aromaticexpressionsthatreflecttheunique
characteroftheland.
Hawke’sBayishometoover70wineries, rangingfromboutiquefamily-runestatesto internationallyacclaimedproducers.Many ofthesevineyardsembracesustainable andorganicpractices,reflectingagrowing commitmenttoenvironmentalstewardship andquality.Winetourismisamajor drawcard,withcellardoorsofferingtastings, vineyardtours,andgourmetexperiences thatshowcasetheregion’sculinaryand viticulturalsynergy.
Theregion’swinemakersareknown fortheirinnovationandcollaboration. Theyfrequentlyexperimentwithblends, fermentationtechniques,andaging processestopushtheboundariesofNew Zealandwine.
Asclimatechangepresentsnew challenges,Hawke’sBaycontinuestoadapt, exploringdrought-resistantvarietalsand precisionviticulturetomaintainitshigh standards.Theregion’sresilienceand commitmenttoexcellenceensurethatit remainsattheforefrontofNewZealand’s winescene.
Whetheryou’resippingaboldSyrah overlookingtheTukitukiValleyorenjoying acrispChardonnayinasun-drenched vineyard,Hawke’sBayoffersawine experiencethat’sasrichandvariedasits landscape.
Formoreinformationanda comprehensivecatalogueofwineriessee www.hawkesbaywine.co.nz
SUNDAYS
TomoanaShowgrounds, 8.30am–12.30pm Best OF THE BAY
Enjoyafreshlyroastedcoffee,pickupsomeingredientsforbrunchormeet friendsforasweettreat,thereissomethingforeveryoneattheHawke’s BayFarmers’MarketandNapierUrbanFarmers’Market. JoinuseveryweekendinHastings&Napier,shoplocalandsupport ourgrowers,producersandmakers!
SATURDAYS
CliveSquare, 8.30am–12.30pm
Aguidetohattedrestaurants
Hawke’sBayisprovingitself asoneofNewZealand’strue culinarypowerhouses,servingup foodandhospitalityexperiences thatrivaltheverybest.
Atthe2025CuisineGoodFood Awards,anincredible20 Hawke’sBayeateriesmadeit tothefinals-morethananyother regionoutsideofAucklandand Wellington-firmlycementingour placeonthenationaldiningstage andasNewZealand’sFoodandWine Country.
ThecovetedCuisineHatisoneof thehighestaccoladesinNewZealand dining-awardedonlytorestaurants thatdemonstrateoutstandingfood, service,andexperience.Aone-hat rankingsignalsaremarkabledining destination;threehatsrepresent theverypinnacleofculinary achievement.Withmultiplehatted restaurantsandbars,Hawke’sBayisa must-visitforfoodlovers.
Theregion’suniqueblendoflocally grownproduce,passionatemakers, andinnovativechefscontinuesto elevateitsreputation,delivering world-classdiningexperiences.Atthe 2025awards,theregionproudlytook homethreemajortitles:
•BestWineryRestaurantoftheYear: CraggyRangeWinery
•BestSommeliers&WineExperienceof theYear:Cellar495
•ChefoftheYear:CaseyMcDonald, CraggyRange Hawke’sBayHatRankings:
•3Hats:CraggyRangeRestaurant
•1Hat:Cellar495,BlackBarnBistro, CentralFireStationBistro,ElephantHill Withsuchaccolades,it’slittlewonder Hawke’sBayissettingthebenchmark fordiningexcellenceinAotearoa.
Gotohttps://hawkesbaytourism.nz/ forthefullitinerary.
Excellentdiningbeyondthevines isavailablethroughouttheregionat establishmentssuchasMissionestate Winery,BistronomyandMrDDiningin Napier.Ahuririhasplentyonoffersuch asCasaAhuriri,MadameSocialEatery andBar,KorknBarreltonamebuta few.
StGeorge’sRestaurantand Mangapapaarebothnotfarfrom HavelockNorthandofferfinediningwith theemphasisonfresh,home-grown produce.
Hastingshasundergonea renaissancerecentlyandHeretaunga StreetEastinparticularofferscafes, bars,restaurantssuchasFunbuns, Sazio,CraftandSocialBar&Eateryand AriRestaurantinKaramuRoad. Therearemanycafésand restaurantsthroughoutthedistrict
offeringreasonablypriced,quality mealsandfamilyfriendlyfacilities,often withspecialkids’menus.Thereisalso anexcellentselectionofcoffeeshops forthosewhocan’tgotoofarwithout theirdaily‘fix.’
TheproximityofHastings,Napierand HavelockNorthtoeachothergivesfar greateropportunitiesfordiningoutwith cuisineembracinganexcellentrange ofethnicfoodsuchasThai,Turkish, Indian,Mexican,Spanish,Chinese andIndonesian,alongwithtraditional Europeanstylefood.
ABOVE:ExecutivechefatCraggy Range,CaseyMcDonald. BELOW:The2025CuisineGoodFood Awards,VillaMariaSommeliersand WineExperienceoftheYearwentto KatieWoodheadandVictoriaBirsen atCellar495inHastings.
ALIFESTYLE CHANGEAWAITS INHAWKE’SBAY
Buildingahomeismorethanaproject;it’sastatementabouthowyouwanttolive.At TWHomes,wedesignwithpurpose,creatinghomesthatarebothtimelessandmodern. Everydetailisconsidered,fromflexiblelayoutstohigh-qualitymaterials,soyourhome feelsasgoodasitlooks.
WeofferhouseandlandpackagesacrossHawke’sBay,fromNapiertoHavelockNorth, givingyouthefreedomtochoosealocationanddesignthatsuitsyourlifestyle.Our teammanagestheentireprocessfromconcepttocompletionwithclarity,confidence, andcare,soyoucanenjoythejourneyasmuchasthedestination.
Whenyou’rereadytobuildahomethatreflectsyouraspirations,chooseTWHomes. BecauselifeinHawke’sBaydeservesahomethatisasexceptionalastheregionitself.
Startyourjourneytodayattwhomes.co.nz ContactDebbieDudding–0273066073
Whetheryou’redreamingofapenguinencounter, amini-golfmatch,orastayatHawke’sBay’s largestresort,we’llcrafttheperfectitineraryfor you-withoutbookingfees.
DropbywhenyouhittheBayorreachoutbefore yousetoff.We’llcreateapersonalisedadventure foryouacrossNapier,Hawke’sBay,oranywherein NewZealand.
nrise at Ocean Spa
Take a swing at a hole in one at Par2 MiniGolf
Scope out the Scooter Nationals at Bay Skate
Cheer for the Hurricanes at McLean Park
Napier Aquatic Centre
Relax and recharge at Kennedy Park Resort
Find new friends at the National Aquarium
t the Faraday Museum
Experiencesnottobemissed
TEMATAPEAK
Ifthere’sonethingvisitorstoHawke’sBaymust doit’stovisitTeMataPeak.Popularwithboth touristsandlocalstheparkisalocaltreasure.The peakreaches399metresandoffersspectacular 360-degreeviews,aviewingplatformand animpressiveredwoodforest.Therearewell signpostedwalkingandcyclingtrails.
EXPLOREHAWKE’SBAYBYBIKE
TherearethreetrailstorideinHawke’sBayandone inCentralHawke’sBay-theTukitukiTrail.Selectfrom theWaterRide,theWineriesRideortheLandscapes Ride.Bikescanbehiredatseveraloutletsandmany offertours.Mapsanddescriptionsareavailableat www.hbtrails.nz
CAPEKIDNAPPERS/TEKAUWAEA-MĀUIGANNETRESERVE
Visitthelargestmainlandgannetcolonyinthe worldatCapeKidnappers.It’sthebreedingsitefor over6,500pairsofAustralasiangannets.Watch nestinggannetsandadmirethespectacular coastalviews.Guidedtoursareavailableand arerecommendedasawalkingoptioncanbe dangerousandtimeconsuming.
SPLASHPLANET
SplashPlanetinHastingsisavibrantwatertheme parkofferingthrillingslides,lazyrivers,andfamilyfriendlyattractions.Surroundedbylushgreenery, it’sperfectforsummerfun.Withbothwaterand dryrides,minigolf,andpicnicareas,it’satop destinationforlocalsandvisitorsseekingadventure andrelaxation.
Art|History|Culture|Taonga
Discoverthestoryofthedevastating1931Hawke’sBayearthquake andtheregion’sremarkablerecovery.ExploretheTaonga Māorigalleryanduncoverlocalstories.Themuseumshowcases changingexhibitionsofart,cultureandsocialhistory.
VisitHawke’sBay’saward-winningmuseum.
VISITAWINERYORCELLARDOOR
VisitingacellardoorinHawke’sBayisasensory delight.Nestledamongrollingvineyardsand sun-drenchedhills,eachwineryoffersaunique experience-tastingsofworld-classSyrah, Chardonnay,andBordeauxblends,oftenpaired withlocalcheesesorseasonalfare.Cellar doorsandwinerylistingcanbefoundatwww. hawkesbaywine.co.nz
ARTDECOARCHITECTURE
ExploringNapier’sArtDecoarchitectureislike steppingintoastylishtimecapsule.Thecity’spastel facades,geometricmotifs,andsunburstsreflect 1930selegance,rebornafterthe1931earthquake. Walkingitsstreetsrevealsavibrantblendofhistory, design,andcharmthatmakesNapiertrulyunique andvisuallycaptivating.
AswingbridgeatLakeWaikaremoana.
PortlandIslandLighthouseWairoa.
FunforallthefamilyatMāhia.
WairoaandMāhia
AjourneytoHawke’sBayisnotcompleteuntilyouhaveexplored thehiddengemsofNorthernHawke’sBay.
Withspectacularwhitesand beaches,secludedbushwalks, naturalsaltwaterhotpools, railbikingandoneofthebestsmall museumsinthecountry,Wairoaandits surroundingareasareatreasuretrove waitingtobediscovered.
Whetheryou’retravellingnorthfrom NapierorsouthfromGisborne,the journeywindsthroughuntouchednative bushalongthePacificCoastHighway. StopawhileinWairoaandyoumaybe pleasantlysurprisedatwhat’sonoffer. It’sanidealspottotopuponsupplies
YourPerfect SummerBreak
Visitournewonsitecafé!! Enjoyamorningcoffeeorafternoonice-cream. DiscoverthecharmofMāhiaBeachResort,where relaxationmeetsadventure.Offeringtheperfectbase foryourholidaydreams.StudioRooms,FamilyCabins andCampingoptionsavailable.Calltobooktoday! P:068375830www.mahiabeachresort.nz
beforeheadingofftoexplorethenatural beautyofthedistrict.Popintotheiconic OslersBakeryandCaféforlunch–locals swearbytheminceandcheesepies here.Thereareseveralinterestingshops tobrowsetoo.
TheWairoaRiverrunsthroughthe townwithopportunitiesforplentyof watersports.Takeastrolldownthe stunningWairoaRiverWalkwayand discoversomeofthisquainttown’s history.NearbyisPortlandIsland Lighthousewhichwasmovedfrom MāhiatoWairoaintheearly1960’sto
saveitfromdemolition.
ExploretheDistrictHeritageMuseum whichisintheoldUnionBankofAustralia buildingonMarineParade.Hereare historicaldisplaysrelatedtotheMāori andEuropeanhistoryofWairoaand surroundingdistricts.
LakeWaikaremoanainTeUrewerais apopulardestinationnearWairoa.It’s knownforitsbreathtakingsceneryand theLakeWaikaremoanaGreatWalk.The trailoffersamulti-dayhikingexperience throughlushnativeforests,past waterfallsandalongthelake’sedge.For moreinformationseedoc.govt.nz.
HeadingnorthonSH2turnrightto MāhiaPeninsulawhereyou’llfindMāhia Beach-afamilyfriendlyclassicwitha stunningbeach.NearbyMahangaoffers
excellentsurfwhentheconditionsare right,whileadrivealongMāhiaEast CoastRoadoffersupgorgeousrock poolsforexploringandswimmingin.
MokotahiHillisstrikingheadlandatthe centreoftheMāhiaBeachtownshipand oneofthefewspotsontheEastCoast whereyoucanwatchthesunsetinto thewater.It’sandaneasywalkalonga well-maintainedpathway.
SpaceCoast,TheWairoaDistrict coastline,ishometoRocketLabLaunch Complex1,theworld’sfirstandonly privateorbitallaunchsite.Thishas broughtsignificantbenefitstothe peopleandthelocaleconomy.
Moreinformationavailableat www.visitwairoa.co.nz
EXPLOREWAIROA
ANATURALPARADISE
WairoaMuseum,Wairoa
itsstrongMāoriheritageandagrowingarts andboutiquebusinessscene.
Thetown’sname,meaningLongWater, reflectsthepicturesqueWairoaRiverthat windsthroughtheheartofthetownship. Alongitsbanks,localsandvisitorsenjoy rowing,wakaama,waterskiing,jetboating, andyachting.
FewplacesinAotearoacapturetheraw beautyanddeepculturalheartbeatofthe EastCoastlikeWairoa.
NestledmidwaydowntheNorthIsland,this districtisabreathtakingblendofrugged coastline,pristinerivers,ancientrainforest, andremotewilderness.
It’saplacewhereadventureliesaroundevery bendandthewarmthofthecommunityisas memorableasthelandscapeitself. FromthepowerfulsurfoftheMāhia Peninsulatothestill,mysticalwatersofLake Waikaremoana,Wairoaiswherenatureputs onashow,andinvitesyoutobepartofit. Knownforitsfriendlinessandquirky,creative character,Wairoaisacommunityshapedby
Afive-kilometreriversidewalkwaytells thestoriesofearlyMāoriandEuropean settlement,beginningatthehistoricPortland IslandLighthouseandstretchingtoPilotHill andWhakamahiaBeach:awildmeeting placeofocean,river,wetlands,andrugged coastline.
Wairoa’stowncentreblendsoldandnew, hometoswimmingandsportsfacilities,a destinationplayground,askatebowl,andthe much-lovedGaietyTheatre,whereheritage charmmeetsmoderntechnology.
TheWairoaMuseumanchorsthemainstreet withexhibitionsandaninteractivediscovery space.Justdownthecoast,theMāhia Peninsulaisasummerhotspotwithgolden
beaches,reliablesurf,andyear-roundfishing anddiving.
It’salsohometoRocketLab’sLaunchComplex 1:theworld’sonlyprivateorbitallaunchrange. Nearby,theMorereHotSpringsofferatranquil retreatsetamongancientrainforest. Culturalrichnessrunsdeephere.The KahungunumeetinghouseatNūhaka showcasesexceptionalcarving,whakairo,and weaving,tellingstoriesoftheearlypeopleof theregion.
Forthoseseekingpurewilderness,Te Urewera’sLakeWaikaremoanaoffers rainforestwalks,waterfalls,troutfishing,and oneofNewZealand’sGreatWalks.
ToplanyourvisitordiscovermoreofWairoa’s hiddengems,contactthefriendlyteamatthe Wairoaisite.
P www.visitwairoa.co.nz 068387440 E isitewairoa@wairoadc.govt.nz
MangaoneCaves,Nuhaka
AniwaniwaFalls,LakeWaikaremoana
Discover thebestof Tairāwhiti Gisborne
Tairāwhiti-thecoastonwhichthesunshinesacrossthewater. Naumai,haeremai.WelcometoTairāwhiti.
TairāwhitiGisborneseamlessly weavestogetheratapestryof naturalbeautyandarichhistory thatunfoldswitheverysunrise.Thefirst toseethelighteachday,Tairāwhiti Gisborneinvitesvisitorstoexplorethe region’sprisitnebeaches,flourishing vineyardsandbustlingtowncentres. Dovisitandsharesomeofournatural gems,worldclassrecreationalfacilities, walkwaysandcycleways.Comeand experiencetherichhistory,cultureand artofourregion.Comeandjoinusto enjoyourexceptionallocalhospitality, finewines,craftales,localproduceand deliciouscuisine.
Thebestwaytoexploretheregion isalongthefamousStateHighway 35,ascenicroutealongthePacific Coasthighwaywhereyou’llbetreated tosomeofthemostepicviewsinthe country.StartingfromŌpōtikiinthe north,orGisborneinthesouth,this populardrivingroute,some334kms, isanadventureasyouwindthrough stunninggorgesandpastsecret, secludedbeaches-it’sthequintessential kiwiroadie!You’llalsogetaninsightto thewayoflifeontheeastcoast.Take itslow,enjoyallthesceneryandallthe specialplacestostopontheway.It’sa journeyyoumaywanttotakeovertwo
tothreedaysasthereare severalaccommodation options. Itwouldn’tbeavisit toTairāwhitiwithout witnessingthefirstlight oftheday.JoinMaunga Hikurangionacultural experiencelikenoother astheytakeyoutothe summitoftheirsacred maungatoseethesunriseandshare theirculture.Orlearnaboutthehistory andcultureofTologaBaywithTipuna Tours-perfectforculturalexplorere. Anddon’tforgettotryapāuapie inTokomaruBay. NojourneyalongSH35iscomplete withoutavisittoGisborne,theheart ofTairāwhiti.Spendalongweekend immersedinwineries,boutiqueshops,
heritagetrailsanduniqueactivities. Sopackyourjandals,togs,towels, sunscreen,hatandgoodvibestocome andvisitourplace.Gettinghereisa breezeasAirNewZealandhasseveral dailyonehourflightsfromAuckland andalsofromWellingtontoGisborne. Orpackupthecar,loaduptheplaylist andtravelalongSH35totrulyexplore theregion.
A5minutewalkfromtheCBD,freeparking, step-freeaccess,freeWiFi,andonsiteExhibitcafé. Entry$5,Tairāwhitiresidents andchildren12andunderFREE 10StoutStreet,GisborneP:068673832 www.tairawhitimuseum.org.nz Mon-Sat10am-4pm,Sun&PublicHolidays1:30-4pm
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MANUTUKE
LakeWaikaremoana
TheSeaofRipplingWatersisset perfectlyin225,000hectaresof thelargestuntouchednativeforest reserveintheNorthIslandandis oneofNZ’sGreatWalks.
Wairoa
Wairoaisaquaintriversidetown oozingcharacterandEdwardian architecture.Checkouttheriverside walkandlocalcafes.
MāhiaPeninsula Surfers,fishingenthusiasts,beach walkers,boaties,holidaymakers rejoice!MāhiaPeninsulahas somethingforeveryone.
Mōrere Naturalhotspringsandpools, cabinsandbeautifulwalksthrough nativeforest,youhavetoseeitto believeit,Mōrereisa must-stop.
GisborneRailbikeAdventures
Experienceanamazingcycling adventureonthescenic90kmsof coastalrailwaybetweenGisborne andWairoa.Atotallyuniquetandem cyclethatallowsyoutopedalsideby-sidealongtheactualrails!
RereRockslide Naturalforceshaveconspiredto createanepicandanexhilarating experienceoffering60metres ofpureadrenaline,perfectfor thrillseekers.
EastwoodhillArboretum Thisnationalarboretumcontains NZ’slargestcollectionofNorthern Hemispheretreesandshrubsset among131hectaresofhills,valleys andpondswithanetworkofeasy walkingtracks.
GisborneWineRegion
Gisborne’swarmdryclimateis moderatedbythenearbyocean, withcoolingafternoonseabreezes, typicaloftheworld’sgreatwine growingregions.
GisborneCity CityhighlightsincludetheWa165 SteamTrain,TairāwhitiMuseum, CycleTours,SmashPalace,Tupapa HeritageTrails,SunshineBrewery, DomeCinema,TouchwoodCharters andcitybeaches.
SurfingGisborne
ReleaseyourinnerMickFanning orStephanieGilmore.Tairāwhiti Gisbornehassomeofthebestand mostconsistentsurfinNZ.There’s arangeofwavestosuitbeginners throughtoexperts.Havefunand respectthelocals!
DiveTatapouri
Thereefecologytourallowsyou towalkoutatlowtidetoobserve andinteractwithstingray.Amustdoactivity!
Uawa-TolagaBay Hometotheworld-famousTolaga BayWharfwhichreachesoutinto thebluepacificfor660metres.
TokomaruBay Abeachsidesettlementrenowned foritsexcellentfishing.Don’tmiss Café35forapāuapieandthe TePukaTavernforadrinkwitha million-dollarview.
TePuiaSprings
Homeofhotsprings,thefamous parengopieatTePuiaGeneral Storeandascenicgolfclubwith sweepingviews.
Ruatoria
HometotheMaungaHikurangi experience,whereyoucanbe amongthefirsttoseethesunrise —amust-doexperience.
Tikitiki
StMary’sChurchhasbeautiful Māoricarvingsandtukutuku(woven panels)inside.It’sconsideredone ofthefinestMāorichurchesin NewZealand.
TeAraroa
Hometothelargestpōhutukawa treeintheworld,TeWahao Rerekohu,reputedtobe600years old,quintessentialkiwicamping, andthestunningEastCapeRoad, fullyofsurprises.
Wharekahika-HicksBay
AtthenorthernendofWharekahika, beneaththeheadlandofMatakaoa Point,thecrumblingruinsoftheold freezingworkscanbeseennear anoldwharfwhichispopularfor fishing.PullintoOnepotoBayand enjoyashortbeachwalk.
LottinPoint
Thisquietcoastalspotispopularfor land-basedfishing,andit’stranquil surroundingsmakeitidealfora relaxinggetaway.
WaihauBay
Quaintseasidevillage,WaihauBay andthesurroundingareaiswhere themovie‘Boy’wasfilmed.
RaukokoreChurch
Thiscentury-oldAnglicanchurch isoneofthemostphotographed placesontheEastCape.Raukokore Churchstandsonapromontorynext tothePacificOcean.
MaraehakoBay
Anear-perfectcampinggroundright besidethesea.Pōhutukawa-shaded beachandshelteredcovesoffers safeswimmingandboatlaunching.
TeKaha
Tastefreshbitesandbrewsfrom roadsidefoodandcoffeecarts, relaxattheTeKahaBeachHotel, orchooseadventurewithStandfast HorseTreksortheexhilaratingMotu RiverJet.
Tōrere
Famousforitsmacadamiasanda largeoceanbaywithdeepwater closetoshore.Idealforfishing.
Ōpōtiki
Ōpōtikicombinessmall-town charmwithcoastalbeauty,outdoor recreation,vibrantcommunityspirit, andisagatewaytoTairāwhiti.
MōtūTrails
TheMōtūTrailsofferbreathtaking cyclingjourneysthroughcoast, forest,andriverlandscapes,while MotuOutdoorAdventuresprovides guidedoff-roadexperiences,from thrillingPolarisridestosafe,familyfriendlyexplorationinstunning naturalsettings.
40HectaresofCountryintheCity 40 Hectares of Country in the City
Pre-bookingsonlineareessential camping@gisborneshow.co.nz
Adjacenttogolfcourseandequestriangrounds.Petsarewelcome.Drive-inDumpStation
20MainRoad,Makaraka,Gisborne I Ph.068675299 I www.gisborneshow.co.nz 36121
LocatedinTinirotonearGisborne, HackfallsArboretumishometoover3000 speciesandvarietiesofoaks,alders, cherries,magnolias,maplesandmore. ThecollectionofevergreenandsemievergreenMexicanoakspeciesis consideredthelargestprivatecollection ofoaksintheSouthernHemisphere. Hackfallsboastsavarietyofspectacular walkingtracks,lakesandgardenstovisit. HackfallsArboretumBerryRoad, Tiniroto.
Seehackfalls.org.nzorcallDiane 068637083
Spaciousselfcontained suiteswithaprivatebalcony overlookingGisborne’s picturesqueinnerharbour. Twominutewalktocity centre,restaurants/cafesand citybeaches. Freewifi,off-streetparking, SkyTV,aircon/heatingand comfortablebeds.
info@senatormotorinn.co.nz 2ChildersRoad,Gisborne
Toursand experiences
1.SURFING
WindingyourwayaroundSH35,you’ll findsecludedbeachesaroundevery bendsomakesureyouhaveyour boardhandytocatchsomewaves inthelandofthefirstlight.Ifyou’re newtosurfingwhynotgrabalesson withoneofthelocalsurfschoolswho canshowyoutheropes:Surfingwith Sarah,SaltShackSurfSchoolandNew WaveSurfSchool.Findoutmoreat tairawhitigisborne.co.nz/see-and-do/ surfing.
2.DIVETATAPOURI
Meetandfeedstingraysonaguided reefecologytour.It’saneducational andexcitingwaytolearnabout marinelife.Thereefecologytour allowsyoutheopportunitytowalkout atlowtideunderguidancetoobserve andintegratewiththestingrays, eagleraysandothermarinedwellers atTatapouri.Bookingsareessential andtoursrunonlowtideonlydaily. divetatapouri.com.
3.GISBORNERAILBIKEADVENTURES
Experienceanamazingcycling adventureontheveryscenic90kmof coastalrailwaybetweenGisborneand
Wairoa.Thisisatotallyuniquetandem cyclethatallowsyoutopedalsideby-sidealongtheactualrails.Discover hiddengemsandneverbeforeseen landscapesalonghistoricrailwaylines inTairāwhiti.Findoutmoreatrailbikes. nz.
4.WINERIES
Therearesomeexceptionalwineries inthisbeautifulcornerofAotearoa andavisitwouldn’tbecomplete withoutadayofwinetasting.From awardwinningChardonnaytoChenin Blanc,Riesling,Viognier,PinotGrisand Malbec,there’sabeautifulvarietyto enticeeverypalette.Findoutmoreat tairawhitigisborne.co.nz/wine-dine/.
5.EASTWOODHILLARBORETUM
Explorethelargestcollectionof Northernhemispheretreesinthe SouthernHemisphere.Eastwoodhill,the nationalarboretumofNewZealand, has131haofincredibleexoticand nativetreesandshrubs,beautifulin anyseason.There’s25kmofwalking andhikingtrailsforallfitnesslevels, andachildren’splayground,café,a giftshopandaccommodation.www. eastwoodhill.org.nz/.
Wine&dine
Thecoastlineandcountrysideserveupmorethanbreathtakingviews, they’rehometoafoodanddrinkscenefilledwithheart,freshtoyour plateorglass.
Forsomethingtrulyunique,TheDome BarandCinemadeliversablendof entertainmentandindulgence,sip onboutiquecocktailsorlocalwineswhile enjoyinganintimatecinemaexperience insideoneofGisborne’smoststriking heritagebuildings.
Outinthecountryside,HillRoadOrchard offersatasteoftheregionstraightfrom thesource,withcrispapples,stonefruit, andseasonalproducethatcapturethe essenceofEastCoastgrowing.Besureto stopbytheorchardshop,whereyoucan purchasehomemadejams,chutneys,and preserves,adeliciouswaytotakeapiece ofTairāwhitihomewithyou.
Restaurantsaren’tjustmeals;they’re storiesyoucantaste.Thinkheritageport sideslikeTheWorks,offeringseafoodand seasonalbitesinabeautifullyrevamped building.OrTahu,perchedaboveMidway Beachwithawe-inspiringcoastal viewsandnative-infusedmenus thatreflectdeepconnectionto theland.AddCrawfordRoad Kitchen’sMediterranean-style sharedplatesandwineshop charm,andTheWharfBar&Grill withitsharbourfrontambience, andyou’vegotdiningoptionsas diverseastheyaredelicious. Foramorelaid-backvibe,enjoy woodfiredpizzasatNeighbourhood Pizzeriaorseafood-inspiredslices atNeptune’sPizzeria.Neighbourhood CantinainWainuibringsaburstof
colourandflavourwithMexican-stylestreet food,whileHANKSNZisago-toforhearty, moderndishesandarelaxedatmosphere. SipyourwaythroughGisborne’s winemakinglegacyatlaid-backcellar doorsandboutiquevineyards.AtWrights Vineyard&Winery,tastewinesgrownfrom someofthecountry’soldestgrapevines andenjoya“BuildYourOwnPicnic”among therows.
Notfaroff,MatawheroWinesinvitesyou toexploreanundergroundcellar,relaxing withdry-farmedChardonnayandolivetreeviews.Foraconvenientfix,Gisborne WineCentreoffersguidedtastings. Discovertheperfectpairingoffinewine anddiningatBushmereEstate.Beginwith aguidedtastingoftheiraward-winning wines,savourthedistinctflavoursthat reflecttheregion’srichsoilsandlong sunshinehours,thenlingeralittlelongerat TheVinesRestaurant,setamongthevines. Notjustaboutwine,Tairāwhitialso servescraftbeerwithasideofsurfculture. SunshineBrewery,thecountry’soldest independentbrewery,pourslocalbrews withlaid-backcharmincludingbeer namesinspiredbyiconicsurfbreaks. Whetheryou’reloungingwithalocal Chardonnayamongthevines,savouring localkaiwithsunsetviews,orsinkinginto surf-inspiredbeers,Tairāwhitioffersa diningexperiencethathitseverynote:local, lively,andoh-so-satisfying.
Location, location, location!
PANORAMIC VIEWS ARE ALL PART OF THE EXPERIENCE ON OFFER
Napier Conferences & Events operates from the Napier War Memorial Centre on Marine Parade, where guests can enjoy the sweep of the bay from Cape Kidnappers to Mahia Peninsula With Napier’s Art Deco architecture on your doorstep, specially designed multi-purpose spaces plus a talented team, your next event is sure to exceed expectations
Napier War Memorial Centre
48 Marine Parade Napier +64 6 835 9001 events@napierconferences co nz www napierconferences co nz
