Hawkes Bay / East Coast Summer Guide 2019-20

Summer Guide Hawke’s Bay/East Coast 2019/2020

First with the Bay’s news

Visit Central Hawke’s Bay Central Hawke’s Bay is well known for its stunning natural landscapes, outstanding beaches, fishing and diving, golf, cycling, and bush walks.

From Pukehou in the north to Takapau in the south, and spanning from the Ruahine Ranges to the East Coast, there is plenty to explore.

Waipukurau is the largest town in Central Hawke’s Bay. With a great selection of local shops and cafes, it is the perfect base to start exploring. Waipawa is just five minutes to the north and offers a number of boutique shops and cafes to enjoy. There are several smaller rural and historic settlements scattered across the region, each with their own personality and charm.

For more information about Central Hawke’s Bay, visit centralhawkesbaynz.com

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The Art Deco celebrations in February attracts tens of thousands of visitors.

Cycling along the Cape Kidnappers coast.

Credit Kirsten Simcox.

Hawke’s Bay & the East Coast HAWKE’S BAY OFFERS AN EXCELLENT LIFESTYLE FOR THOSE SEEKING TO ESCAPE THE HUSTLE OF CITY LIFE FOR A HOLIDAY, OR PERHAPS A PERMANENT MOVE TO THE BAY. This publication presents you with a host of reasons to visit Hawke’s Bay and the East Coast – our little piece of sunny paradise.

The Bay literally does have it all from an equable, Mediterranean climate that’s so important for our food and wine industry, to natural beauty that includes ranges, peaks, river valleys to vineyards and beautiful beaches.

And with the mild climate come activities galore. There’s always

something going on in spring, summer, autumn and winter. There’s vibrancy, yet none of the stress associated with working in larger towns and cities. Weekends seem longer and more enjoyable as people get out and about either on foot, cycling or generally enjoying the outdoor life.

While the Bay offers a relaxed lifestyle there’s no shortage of schools, medical facilities, shops, dining experiences and a wide range of both commercial and residential real estate options.

Ocean Beach is a popular destination during the long, hot summers.

Hawke’s Bay and the East coast is well-known as a food and wine destination, a holiday destination and of course, the Napier Art Deco celebrations in mid-February add an exciting touch of festivity.

Cover image Elephant Hill with Cape Kidnappers in the distance. Photo credit: Elephant Hill.

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Life’s a beach WHETHER SUNBATHING IS YOUR THING, SWIMMING OR FISHING THERE’S A BEACH TO SUIT MOST VISITORS. Waimarama Beach with its long, sandy shore and views to Bare Island (Motuokura) is undoubtedly the most popular beach in summer.

Close by is Ocean Beach, a small community on the east coast with a golden sand beach with many bachs and holiday homes. It’s a fairly isolated spot with no shops but it does have surf patrols in summer. There’s a strong rip current that attracts surfers.

Waipatiki Beach 20ks north of Napier is a small but beautiful beach with camping facilities. The seashore is wonderfully sandy and there are also

Waipatiki Beach 20ks north of Napier is a small but beautiful beach with camping facilities. Credit Kirsten Simcox.

some good walks nearby.

Travel north on the road from Napier to Gisborne then take a beautiful 11k drive through a commercial forest, to the small coastal community.

Closer to Napier is popular Westshore Beach which is patrolled by members of the Westshore Surf Life Saving Club between Labour weekend and late March.

This luxury 5 bedroom, 325m2 colonial style property, only 60 minutes from Wellington is available for short-stay rental.

Situated within the 14 acre grounds of Lismore Estate, Lismore House is the perfect place for vacations, family reunions, weddings, honeymoons, corporate events or as a special occasion venue.

Although only a short drive from Hastings the beachfront settlements of Haumoana and Te Awanga offer a relaxed lifestyle by the sea. Both are popular fishing and surfing destinations.

Follow Clifton Road through Te Awanga and head towards Clifton Further down the coast in Central Hawke’s Bay there are some magnificent, often

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deserted, beaches to enjoy: Kairakau Beach, Mangakuri, and Pourere Beach where you can fish, swim, surf and launch boats directly from the beach. Aramoana Beach, Blackhead Beach with its Te Angiani Marine Reserve and Porangahau Beach, which has fishing events during summer are all popular destinations.

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The great outdoors THERE’S AN ABUNDANCE OF SPORTING AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES IN THE BAY. There are over 200kms of cycling trails in the Bay with many of them perfect for families. There are plenty of flat routes and several choices of tracks such as the wineries and landscape trails and the water ride. They are very well signposted, well maintained with refreshment stops often nearby.

There are numerous bike hire companies and guided or self-guided tours. Some can organise to pick up your purchases (often wine for those cycling the wine trail) so that cycling is just that little bit easier!

For many people there’s nothing better than getting out and about and exploring some of Hawke’s Bay’s countryside by foot.

The Ahuriri Wetlands is a track and board walk across

the estuary which takes about an hour. More than 70 species of resident and migratory birds feed and rest in the Estuary.

The Pekapeka wetlands just south of Hastings on SH2 are an interesting and pleasant walk through restored wetlands. Visitors can follow the tracks and interpretation signs to learn about the history and ecological value of Pekapeka.

A wide range of water fowl can be viewed including the elusive bittern.

The Department of Conversation has an excellent website and brochures outlining short walks, tramping opportunities, mountain bike tracks and horse riding tracks.

For example, Puketitiri Reserve-Little Bush has a number of short walks

Couple picnicking by the Tukituki River.

Credit Richard Brimer.

and a couple of scenic reserves offering a variety of landscapes to explore such as lowland pedocarp forest, native forest and groves of cabbage trees. Little Bush has opportunities to watch tui and fantail, bellbird and kereru.

Central Hawke’s Bay offers central, coastal and walks in the Ruahine Range and nearby. There’s plenty of bush to explore such as Adeane’s Bush and Inglis Bush. Toward the Ruahine Range are the Sunrise and Yeoman’s Track.

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Real estate Buying residential property in Hawke’s Bay is still an attractive option for outside buyers looking for improved lifestyles. There has been quite an upswing in families relocating to Hawke’s Bay in the last few years: about 555 to the end of June 2017. When asked about their reasons for moving it’s generally for a change of lifestyle.

Why move to Hawke’s Bay? • Great weather • Relaxed lifestyle • Reasonable real estate prices • Friendly people • Quick commute to work • Walk to school • Fewer people compared to Auckland and Wellington – only 3.4 percent of New Zealand's population • Family way of life • Extensive educational facilities • Fresh, locally grown produce • Fine dining • Nature’s playground • Sports galore • Growing economy Median prices are on the move and October saw a 16.3% increase in median house prices in the Hawke’s

Bay region to a record median price of $535,000 compared to the same time last year.

Source REINZ • Wellington region median $640,000 • Bay of Plenty $620,000 median • Waikato $570,000 median

the availability of properties throughout the region. On offer is bare land and a good range of established homes ranging from character gems to contemporary homes. Some opportunities include leasing out land such as orchards and vineyards.

A major drawcard for those seeking a rural lifestyle is

The move from town to country can be a particularly

Given the slower pace of life, travel between say, Central Hawke’s Bay and Hastings is a 40 minute journey making it comfortable to lead the ‘good life’ and commute to work.

lifestyle village development with 66 villas sold in record time.

Choose from lifestyle villages, retirement villages or villages that offer independent

living and health care on the same site. Generally they are all situated with pleasant views and offer plenty of social activities and services such as cafes, bars, hairdressing,

various clubs and organised outings.

The Bay is the perfect place for to enjoy outdoor activities like cycling, golf, bowls, petanque and walking.

good experience for children who will learn how to care for animals, possibly own a pony and experience life in the outdoors.

Retirement Another increasingly popular move to the Bay is couples seeking to downsize from larger homes and enjoy retirement in a pleasant climate along with having added security.

There’s a great range to choose from in Napier, Hastings, Havelock North and Central Hawke’s Bay with several more under construction. But they do sell fast: in 2017 a Hastings

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Instagram moments Te Mata Peak Popular with tourists and locals alike the park is a local treasure. The peak reaches 399 metres and offers spectacular 360 degree views, a viewing platform and a redwood forest. There are well signposted walking and cycling tracks.

Credit Kirsten Simcox

Credit Kirsten Simcox

Hawke’s Bay Farmers Market Held every Sunday morning at the Showgrounds in Hastings, outdoors in the summer, the Farmers Market offers a

Credit Kirsten Simcox

Splash Planet A water based theme park in Hastings with fun for all the family. Activities include

a double dipper, lazy river, bumper boats, kayaks, slides, pools, a train and mini golf. Bring a picnic or hire a BBQ.

relaxed ambience, browse at your leisure, talk to the growers, taste and buy a wide range of artisan produce.

Gannets Visit the largest mainland gannet colony in the world at Cape Kidnappers. Guided tours are available.

Credit Gannet Safaris

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1 Havelock Road, Havelock North Phone 877 1714

Art Deco architecture

Rush Munro’s, Hastings

Napier, and Hastings, has possibly the largest collection of Art Deco style buildings in the world. Take a tour or guide yourself. A must do for anyone interested in history.

The Art Deco Trust shop in Napier offers guided tours and has a range of beautiful souvenirs.

Bluff Hill Lookout

Fantastic views of Napier Port across Hawke Bay to Mahia. Watch the busy activity at the port,

admire snowy ranges in winter and cruise ships in the summer.

A local icon for several generations this is NZ’s oldest ice cream maker founded in 1926. Proudly 100% natural with ingredients grown in the Bay. Relax in the pretty gardens while enjoying a tasty treat.

Credit Rush Munro’s

Maraetotara Falls A very popular summer spot not far from Havelock North. A ten minute walk

from the car park leads to the swimming hole. There’s also an associated historic walk.

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Shop till you drop THE RETAIL SCENE IN HAWKE’S BAY IS CONSTANTLY EVOLVING WITH NEW SHOPPING EXPERIENCES WAITING TO BE DISCOVERED. Napier is fast earning the reputation as the country’s most popular weekend leisure city outside of Auckland and Wellington. And it’s easy to see why. The city is compact and easy to navigate. Napier is a great leisure destination with superb speciality shopping and a number of high profile national chain stores intermingled with a rich and diverse mix of art and cultural activities seven days a week.

Discover the speciality fashion clothing and accessory boutiques, furniture and interior design stores, interspersed with a mix of art galleries. Emerson Street is not only bursting with a wide range of stores it’s a pretty street in which to wander while admiring the palm trees

and summer flowers. Napier’s side streets and alleyways also offer charm and an eclectic mix of interesting stores that are well worth exploring.

Ahuriri is a hip and thriving little seaside village not far from Napier with distinctive ‘saw-tooth’ roof lines that has a life and culture of its own.

Here you’ll find an interesting selection of eateries, fashion outlets, gift shops and galleries.

Havelock North, or The Village, is a shopping destination in itself. The parking is free and the people friendly. There are no big companies here – just good old fashioned owner-operators who care. Retailers offer an amazing selection of quality handpicked products. There

are gorgeous gifts for all age brackets and price ranges, beauty and pamper packages galore, food, wine and entertainment on tap.

Sometimes it’s the little things that make all the difference, like the hanging baskets under the shop eaves

in Hastings city – brightening up the town year round. Of particular note is the east end of town which has developed into a cool and vibrant mixture of quirky locally made gifts, artisan foods and organics, upcycled and retro furniture, fashion and art.

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Cheers and beers DISCOVER THE ARRAY OF CLASSIC WINES AND ARTISAN BREWS GROWN AND PRODUCED IN THE BAY. Hawke’s Bay is home to 72 wineries and about 200 vineyards and 32 cellar doors which make it New Zealand’s second largest wine producer and the largest premium red wine producing region in the country.

Just as the soil is suited to growing quality agricultural and horticultural produce so it has proved exceptionally well suited to vines: there are over 4,744 producing hectares.

The Hawke’s Bay climate is maritime and similar to Bordeaux in France.

After the establishment of the Mission Vineyard in 1851, shortly followed by nearby Church Road Winery, other growers were attracted to the area and now there’s a network of vineyards growing varieties that include Cabernet Merlot, Chardonnay,

Pinot Gris, Riesling and Sauvignon Blanc.

The first vineyards were established not far from Hastings, Havelock North and Napier, although now they extend north-west to the Dartmoor Valley, as far north as Gisborne, down through the Heretaunga Plains to Central Hawke’s Bay and west along the Ngaruroro River.

Hawke’s Bay offers extensive wine tourism experiences including wine tours, vineyard cycling, winery concerts and urban wineries.

Hawke’s Bay produces a large quantity of New Zealand’s apples so it’s no surprise that it is also becoming a centre of excellence for cider making.

Hot on cider’s heels are craft beers and ginger beers, with and without alcohol, that

are being produced in ever increasing numbers.

There are several beer gardens where tasting trays are available, or sample some at selected cafés and restaurants.

Further details and a wine trail map are available at http://hawkesbaywine.co.nz/

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Summer fun in Napier!

There’s so much to do for the whole family in Napier this summer. Great experiences are on offer, all centrally located in our beautiful Art Deco city. Try a spot of golf with amazing views out to sea or visit Hawke’s Bay’s award winning museum where kids can have fun playing detective in the Mystery of History exhibition. You’ll love meeting the famous naughty and good penguins at the National Aquarium of New Zealand, and stepping back in time at the Faraday Centre. If you’re into roller sports, head to Bay Skate and learn some new tricks. Kennedy Park Resort is a great place to stay and relax in-between excursions.

Talk to the Napier i-SITE team to help plan your visit.

Par2 MiniGolf Easy to find on Napier’s Marine Parade, Par2 MiniGolf provides all ages with a fun and relaxing place to enjoy a round or two on our challenging courses. Choose from two 18-hole courses with unique features or enjoy a round on both. Open daily with extended summer hours.

What makes a great stay in the Bay? All the little things you didn’t expect like finding a funky café or an amazing place to stay. We’ve got the low down on Hawke’s Bay and our knowledgeable and friendly team can make hassle free bookings.

We’re your local travel experts and will help you plan the perfect holiday!

Book now online or at the Napier i-SITE.

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Bay Skate is a multi-use, world-class roller sports park on Napier’s Marine Parade. It caters for skateboarding, roller derby, bmx, scootering, inline hockey, roller-skating, artistic skating and rollerblading. The park has a flat rink, wooden ramp section and concrete bowls. Bay Skate is all about letting the good times roll. Blast the ramps, shred the bowls or spin the rink!

www.bayskate.nz

THE FARADAY CENTRE hawke’s bay museum of technology

Visit this award-winning museum, home of the region’s taonga and other treasures. Explore the artefacts in the Taonga Māori Gallery and discover the remarkable story of the region’s recovery following the devastating earthquake of 1931. Enjoy changing exhibitions of art, culture and social history, children’s activities and gift shop as well as film, music and more in our stylish Century Theatre. Visit MTG – it’s free!

mtghawkesbay.com

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Fuel your imagination as you explore this fun, hands on museum. It’s a fascinating place for all the family!

Discover our large collection of vintage machines, gadgets, or take a trip down memory lane by playing in the arcade, or phoning a friend the old fashioned way.

faradaycentre.org.nz

Fun is right on your doorstep at Kennedy Park Resort with a fantastic playground, heated swimming pool complex, jumping pillow, gym, sky theatre, entertainment room, free wifi and much more. Choose from a vast range of accommodation options. Don’t forget to dine at Storkey’s Restaurant – the onsite restaurant and bar.

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Discover an exciting world above and below the water at the National Aquarium of New Zealand.

Visit Penguin Cove and watch the famous good and naughty Little Penguins feed and play. See sharks, stingrays and fish swimming over you in the 1.5 million litre oceanarium tunnel, and spot New Zealand’s native wildlife – Tuatara and Kiwi.

nationalaquarium.co.nz

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Summer fun in Napier!

There’s so much to do for the whole family in Napier this summer. Great experiences are on offer, all centrally located in our beautiful Art Deco city. Try a spot of golf with amazing views out to sea or visit Hawke’s Bay’s award winning museum where kids can have fun playing detective in the Mystery of History exhibition. You’ll love meeting the famous naughty and good penguins at the National Aquarium of New Zealand, and stepping back in time at the Faraday Centre. If you’re into roller sports, head to Bay Skate and learn some new tricks. Kennedy Park Resort is a great place to stay and relax in-between excursions.

Talk to the Napier i-SITE team to help plan your visit.

Par2 MiniGolf Easy to find on Napier’s Marine Parade, Par2 MiniGolf provides all ages with a fun and relaxing place to enjoy a round or two on our challenging courses. Choose from two 18-hole courses with unique features or enjoy a round on both. Open daily with extended summer hours.

What makes a great stay in the Bay? All the little things you didn’t expect like finding a funky café or an amazing place to stay. We’ve got the low down on Hawke’s Bay and our knowledgeable and friendly team can make hassle free bookings.

We’re your local travel experts and will help you plan the perfect holiday!

Book now online or at the Napier i-SITE.

par2golf.co.nz

napiernz.com

Bay Skate is a multi-use, world-class roller sports park on Napier’s Marine Parade. It caters for skateboarding, roller derby, bmx, scootering, inline hockey, roller-skating, artistic skating and rollerblading. The park has a flat rink, wooden ramp section and concrete bowls. Bay Skate is all about letting the good times roll. Blast the ramps, shred the bowls or spin the rink!

www.bayskate.nz

THE FARADAY CENTRE hawke’s bay museum of technology

Visit this award-winning museum, home of the region’s taonga and other treasures. Explore the artefacts in the Taonga Māori Gallery and discover the remarkable story of the region’s recovery following the devastating earthquake of 1931. Enjoy changing exhibitions of art, culture and social history, children’s activities and gift shop as well as film, music and more in our stylish Century Theatre. Visit MTG – it’s free!

mtghawkesbay.com

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Fuel your imagination as you explore this fun, hands on museum. It’s a fascinating place for all the family!

Discover our large collection of vintage machines, gadgets, or take a trip down memory lane by playing in the arcade, or phoning a friend the old fashioned way.

faradaycentre.org.nz

Fun is right on your doorstep at Kennedy Park Resort with a fantastic playground, heated swimming pool complex, jumping pillow, gym, sky theatre, entertainment room, free wifi and much more. Choose from a vast range of accommodation options. Don’t forget to dine at Storkey’s Restaurant – the onsite restaurant and bar.

kennedypark.co.nz

Discover an exciting world above and below the water at the National Aquarium of New Zealand.

Visit Penguin Cove and watch the famous good and naughty Little Penguins feed and play. See sharks, stingrays and fish swimming over you in the 1.5 million litre oceanarium tunnel, and spot New Zealand’s native wildlife – Tuatara and Kiwi.

nationalaquarium.co.nz

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Events

The Bridge Pa Wine Festival 2020

The 21st Fiesta of Lights

2543 State Highway 50, Hastings

Hawke’s Bay Showgrounds, Kenilworth Rd, Hastings

Saturday 18 January 2020, 10:30am

Saturday 14 December 2019 – Sunday 5 January 2020 Dazzling light displays scattered along a tree-lined trail are surrounded by thousands of sparkling fairy lights. A fun experience

for young and old. Free obstacle course, giant slide, bouncies, kiddies party train, food trucks. Entry $6.

Under 3 free.

Black Barn Open Air Cinema 27-30 December & 2-6 January 2020

Back for the sixth year in a row, seven wineries in the Bridge Pa Triangle Wine District of Hawke’s Bay, are once again coming together to run the Bridge Pa Wine Festival.

The wineries involved are Abbey Estate, Alpha Domus, Ash Ridge, Oak

Estate, Paritua, Red Metal and Sileni. All will be connected by Hop On/ Hop Off Buses, allowing attendees to visit multiple wineries and enjoy a wide range of wine experiences.

Each Winery has different offerings of Wine, Food, and Music. www.facebook.com/ bridgepawinefestiva

A purpose built amphitheatre in the foothills of Havelock North has a reputation as an excellent outdoor movie venue. The movies are still being finalised but there will be plenty to satisfy a broad range of movie appetites.

Boxing Day Festival Napier Art Deco Festival 19-23 February 2020 The tens of thousands of people revelling in the 1930s atmosphere created in the heart of the city gives the sensation that you have travelled back in time to an era of glitz and glamour!

over 200 events, including outdoor concerts, vintage car parades, fashion shows, dining experiences, great Gatsby picnics and so much more. Tickets on sale now but there are plenty of free events. https://www. artdeconapier.com/

Napier celebrates its annual festival in February with

Note the Winter Deco Weekend 2020 is 17-19 July 2020

Travel back in time with Napier’s Art Deco Festival.

26 December 2019 Cape Estate, 34 Gordon Road, Te Awanga, Hawke’s Bay Located on the elevated terrace of Te Awanga Downs overlooking sweeping

vineyards, glistening sea and Cape Kidnappers. Live music, tennis, kubb, kidzone and a handpicked selection of local food, wine, beer & cider Info and tickets available from boxingdayfestival.co.nz

Interislander Summer Festival New Year’s Day Hawke’s Bay Races 300 Prospect Road, Hastings 1 January 2020 Celebrate the New Year with a fun-filled day with plenty of free activities for the kids, live music and great racing action for the adults to enjoy. Pack a picnic or sample the fabulous local food and wine Hawke’s Bay has to offer. www. hawkesbay racing.co.nz

Land Rover Horse of the Year Hawke’s Bay Show Grounds, Kenilworth Road, Hastings, Hawke’s Bay Tuesday 10-Sunday 15 March This is New Zealand’s premier equestrian competition, featuring a range of horse and rider combinations from multiple disciplines. With over 1,400 riders and 1,800 horses competing for lucrative titles and prize money, the show is a feature on all equestrian

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calendars. Over 200 retail and trade sites, wine and food villages.

Out and about Dannevirke

Fantasy Cave

CHRISTMAS HOURS 1st to 15th, 21st & 22nd, 26th to 31st December 10am-2pm 16th to 20th, 23th & 24th December 10am - 4pm

Closed Christmas Day and New Year’s Day

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Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays – 10am to 2pm

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New Years New Years E Ye Eve ve 5 Co C Course ourse rse se M Meal eal o n tthe he W aterfront on Waterfront Caution @ Shed 2 $ $95.00 Per Head Visit Shed2.co.nz for full menu To book phone Dennis 021 487 678 We are a family-friendly Hawkes Bay restaurant located between Hastings and Havelock North with expansive decking and a fantastic outside playground.

LOOKING FOR HAVELOCK NORTH ACCOMMODATION TOO? We have three cottages nestled amongst the mature trees adjacent to Off The Track Restaurant & Licensed Café and just a few minutes walk from Havelock North village.

114 Havelock Road, Havelock North

GANNET SAFARIS - OVERLAND -

CAPE KIDNAPPERS Cape Kidnappers Safari experience takes you to Hawke’s Bay’s Cape Kidnappers Gannet Colony the world’s largest, most accessible mainland Gannet nesting place.

Travel in comfort in our air conditioned 4x4 coach, through Cape Kidnappers Station and the native wildlife sanctuary - traversing riverbeds, rolling pastures, through stands of native bush, steep gullies and breathtaking inclines.

DAILY TOURS 9:30AM & 1:30PM

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Dining opportunities aplenty DINING OUT IS ANOTHER OF THE MAJOR ATTRACTIONS IN THE BAY. There can be few experiences more delightful than dining outdoors on a summer’s day admiring the beautiful views while enjoying some of the finest food Hawke’s Bay has to offer. Another selling point about Hawke’s Bay is that food produced locally is very fresh and seasonal.

Many of Hawke’s Bay’s notable restaurants are associated with vineyards and wineries, for example Mission Estate Winery in Taradale, Elephant Hill an innovative winery estate and restaurant located on the beautiful Te Awanga coast, Craggy Range and Black Barn Bistro in Havelock North.

Another excellent restaurant, The Old Church in Meeanee, Napier is dedicated to weddings and functions these days. Its spaces offer a sense of grandeur with high ceilings and a magnificent chandelier.

Excellent dining beyond the vines is available throughout the region at establishments such as Pacifica, Bistronomy, Indigo and Mr D Dining, all in Napier. St George’s Restaurant and Mangapapa,

both not far from Havelock North, offer fine dining with the emphasis on fresh, home grown produce. Another fine dining establishment is Malo in Havelock North situated within Porters Boutique Hotel which offers locally sourced, seasonal produce much from their own garden.

There are many cafés and restaurants throughout the district offering reasonably priced, quality meals and family friendly facilities, often with special kids’ menus.

There is also an excellent selection of coffee shops for those who can’t go too far without their daily ‘fix.’

There are several café’s producing vegan, paleo and organic food and a good selection catering to those who are gluten intolerant.

The proximity of Hastings, Napier and Havelock North to each other gives far greater opportunities for dining out with cuisine embracing an excellent range of ethnic food such as Thai, Turkish, Indian, Mexican, Spanish, Chinese and Indonesian, along with traditional European style food.

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Wine, dine Coffee & treats POIVRE & SEL

189 Marine Parade, Napier

one of the iconic six sisters buildings.

Bringing a little piece of France to Hawke’s Bay.

We offer a special experience to our guests in a romantic, cosy atmosphere. If you want to enjoy an amazing gastronomic dinner, with everything home made, prepared with local, fresh products and a French fusion, please call us today to make a reservation.

PHONE: 06 833 6300

Tuesday to Saturday: Lunch from 12:00pm • Dinner from 6:00pm Open every Sunday on long weekends, or on request for group from 12 persons minimum.

JARKs Cityside RESTAURANT & BAR 06 870 8333 118 Maraekakaho Road, Hastings

Monday to Saturday inclusive from 11am for lunch & evening service. Close times are subject to trade

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For a mouthwatering menu visit Grays Catering at the Havelock North Club.

Whether it be a catering function or just dinner for 2.

Grays Catering - Havelock North Club, 4 Campbell Street, Havelock North. Ph 877 8722

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Perfect wedding destination Hawke’s Bay has an awesome selection of venues suitable for events such as weddings, conferences and honeymoons.

Hawke’s Bay is the perfect wedding destination with a wonderful Mediterranean style climate that’s hot and dry during summer and often sunny with blue skies in winter.

Vineyards are extremely popular venues for weddings and receptions in Hawke’s Bay and are therefore booked up way in advance. Conveniently close to town our wineries offer indoor and outdoor options, award winning wines and first rate cuisine. Popular venues include Mission Estate and Winery, Church Road Winery, Black Barn, Te Awa Winery and The Farm at Cape Kidnappers.

Hawke’s Bay also has a great selection of hotels to suit a range of budgets, lodges and historic homesteads, alongside art deco buildings, function centres such as the

Chris and Sam Campbell were married at Black Barn Bistro, Havelock North. Photo by Eva Bradley.

refurbished Napier Conference Centre, gardens, orchards, beaches, clubs, halls for hire and marquee hire.

Pop up weddings are a recent introduction locally that provides a cost effective, and stress free, ceremony where everything is organised for them- cake, canapes, florist, photographer and venue.

Beaches and venues with beach backdrops, and country settings, are most popular.

Historic homesteads offering beautiful interior and exterior surroundings include Gwavas Garden and Oruawharo in Central Hawke’s Bay. Major suppliers are right here to help with your special day: wedding planners,

photographers, celebrants, beauticians, hair stylists, florists and so on.

There are very few restrictions on wedding locations although some ‘public’ places will need to be booked with the local council.

Your wedding celebrant will be able to advise on the legal aspects of the ceremony.

Kalldeen is luxury accommodation in Hawke’s Bay offering a unique feeling of being in the country though only 10 minutes from Napier City.

Opulent chalets have their own private deck with a spa pool, sun loungers, water feature and palm garden, they also have a self-contained kitchen.

Spoil yourself, come for a romantic stay, check out the website and book or enquire direct.

Gift vouchers available.

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Wairoa and Mahia EXPLORE SPACE COAST NEW ZEALAND. Wairoa is the most northern district in Hawke’s Bay and whether you’re coming from north, south or west, the Wairoa district is worth more than just a passing glance.

When you visit the Wairoa district, you will discover a wild and outstandingly scenic environment.

From glistening lakes and vast tracts of native bush to long stretches of sandy beach, this top spot on the North Island’s east coast has something for everyone.

Centrally located between Napier and Gisborne, Wairoa is the ideal starting point for exploring the wider district.

And now there’s another attraction- the Rocket Lab founded in 2006. The company chose Mahia Peninsula as the perfect spot to launch their rockets. The best spot in the Wairoa District to view rocket launches is Blucks Pit. Take the time to stock up on supplies from the local stores before heading off either inland, towards the coast or explore Wairoa

itself. Along with the basic essentials all needs for camping, hunting, fishing and the general outdoors are available.

The Wairoa River runs through town with opportunities for plenty of water sports such as water skiing, rowing and yachting.

Stop a while by the river and take a look at Portland Island lighthouse or perhaps have a picnic in the reserve while the kids enjoy the playground.

Well-known for its sandy beaches and enticing surf breaks, Mahia is a beachlover’s paradise a little over an hour’s drive from Wairoa on SH2. Several accommodation options are available, from camping to bach rental.

Rewarding fishing, dive tours, surf lessons or simple walks on the beach are just a few of the activities on offer here.

Hunting and fishing opportunities are another big attraction for visitors, and there are a number of guides operating in the area to assist if needed.

The only accommodation on the shores of Lake Waikaremoana

Hawke’s Bays little gem in the heart of Wairoa • Fashion • Footwear • Homewares • Nursery and more e 148 Marine Parade, Wairoa. Telephone 06 838 4700 Opening hours: Monday - Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm Saturday - 9.00am - 12.00pm

Gift vouchers are available in Hawke’s Bay with

Helicopter Tours Bay Heliwork If you are looking to experience the very best this stunning area has to offer, then a unique helicopter tour of Hawke’s Bay and the surrounding region is a great option.

At Bay Heliworks we can provide a helicopter tour to suit practically every requirement. Click on the links below to find out more about our helicopter tours.

• Helicopter Sightseeing • Helicopter Charters

Photo courtesy of Wairoa District Council

• Luxury Wedding Transport • Heli Winery Tours • Airport Transfers

A sightseeing helicopter flight over Hawke’s Bay’s picturesque coastline or a helicopter ride over the stunning Kaweka and Kaimanawa Ranges, around Mt Ruapehu and Tongariro National Park... your itinerary is only governed by your imagination and budget.

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Discover an endless summer and more in Tairāwhiti Gisborne!

Reef Ecology Tour with Wild Stingrays Great family activity for all ages Bookings essential as tours are run on low tides

532 Whangara Road, SH35, GISBORNE

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Take the first splash of summer fun in a region where the locals will tell you it’s an endless summer.

From the land of the first light, kia ora, welcome. We invite you to discover our unique corner of Aotearoa – New Zealand. Tairāwhiti Gisborne is rich in history, culture, cuisine and adventure.

Tairāwhiti means “the coast upon which the sun shines across the water”. Which is apt since we are the first in the world to see the sun.

Also commonly called East Coast, Eastland, the Tairāwhiti region extends from east of Ōpōtiki in the north to the Mohaka River in the south.

What lies between is an almost untouched paradise of spectacular surf beaches, inland wilderness, fertile vineyards and farms, marae and settlements, gorgeous lakes and rivers.

Tairāwhiti is a region of many firsts. In addition to welcoming the sun, Gisborne

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saw some of the first Māori to land after their epic Pacific navigations in the fourteenth century. Their many descendants now make up almost half of the region – an authentic expression of what it means to be a bicultural nation. It’s also where, in 1769, James Cook anchored his ship Endeavour and came ashore for the first meeting on land between Māori and Pākeha. The beginnings of our modern nation truly started here. And in keeping with those voyages, Tairāwhiti hosts the dawn of a new space age – with Rocket Lab basing its operations on the beautiful Mahia Peninsula.

The jewel in Ōpōtiki’s crown is the Motu Trails, heaven for cycle enthusiasts. Gisborne is a gateway to the Motu Trails, among the Great Rides of New Zealand. From dune and forest tracks, to vineyard tours and city trails, our region offers cycling suitable for every age and stage. Cyclists, tramper’s, hunters and fishers

love exploring our hinterland all year round. Some lucky ones will enjoy pulling up a fresh cray for dinner, catching a trout in the Motu River or chartering a deep sea fishing boat.

Travelling up the north side from Ōpōtiki around State Highway 35, the East Cape hugs the coastline most of the way, passing beaches and coves that are starkly beautiful with their black, almost volcanic rocky inlets and native bush growing with wild abandon. When you reach the most eastern point of mainland New Zealand and start heading south towards Gisborne, the road takes you inland and the landscape transforms into lush, rolling high country farms. With the pounding surf of the Pacific on one side, and a rich history of settlements, inns and marae on the other, the journey around Tairāwhiti’s East Cape is one of the world’s great drives. Highlights are the impossibly long wharf at Tolaga Bay, the magnificent

Tikitiki church, the carvings at Mt Hikurangi, catching the first sunrise at the East Cape Lighthouse, and a must do is stingray feeding at Tatapouri.

Tairāwhiti Gisborne is one of the first wine regions in New Zealand and is recognised globally for its Chardonnay, Viognier, Gewürztraminer and Chenin Blanc. Many of our worldclass vineyards offer cellar doors to indulge your passion for wine and food. Our food and hospitality come from the same source: from our land, to our people and then to you. We’re the surf capital too. We’ve got, arguably, New Zealand’s best breaks and can guarantee a choice of surf for every age and level of expertise. Our region boasts kilometres of world-class breaks, suitable for all ages.

But adventure beckons from beyond the surf, making Tairāwhiti Gisborne an outdoor nirvana.

Wairoa, “Long water”, is the gateway to the wilderness

playgrounds of Te Urewera, the largest untouched native forest area remaining in the North Island, and also one of the Great Walks of New Zealand, Lake Waikaremoana.

Summer in Tairāwhiti Gisborne is not to be missed.

Visit www.tairawhitigisborne. co.nz where you can find a plethora of reasons to visit us – for business and for pleasure. So, come on over, we’d love to see you!

Visit www. tairawhitigisborne.co.nz where you can find heaps of reasons to visit us, for business or pleasure.

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Te Whare Taonga o te Tairāwhiti | Tairāwhiti Museum Treasured Māori artefacts that left our shores 250 years ago have recently returned home and form the foundation of the exhibition, Tū te Whaihanga: a recognition of creative genius.

The exhibition at Tairawhiti Museum and Art Gallery in Gisborne is a unique opportunity for visitors to view 37 taonga that left New Zealand shores 250 years ago. The taonga now stand in their rightful place with their descendants and will not be displayed anywhere else in New Zealand.

The collection of 37 taonga are on loan from five museums in England and one in Germany. The taonga include some of which left on board the HMS Endeavour after its first voyage to Aotearoa in October 1769.

Taonga returned include eight painted hoe

paddles, traded at sea off Whareongaonga (south of Tūranganui-a-Kiwa) on October 12, 1769, and Te Poupou o Hinematioro from her whare on Te Pourewa Island on October 28, 1769.

Other taonga include rākau (weapons), kākahu (cloaks), tātua (belts), whakairo (carvings) and adornments.

Museum Director Eloise Wallace says that there have been plenty of visitors and for many seeing the exhibition has been quite an emotional experience for them. “People are really amazed to be able to see the creativity and ingenuity of taonga that were

crafted over 250 years ago,” she said.

The development of Tū te Whaihanga was led by Hei Kanohi Ora Governance Group which comprises of Tūranganui-a-Kiwa mana whenua and Te Aitanga a Hauiti and was developed in partnership with Tairāwhiti Museum.

“We want our people to have the opportunity to tangi

to our taonga, to consider our tipuna whom we lost during that time and to possibly help with healing the hurts of 250 years,” said Huia Pihema, chair of the Hei Kanohi Ora Governance Group.

The exhibition runs until 11 October 2020. Entry to local residents and children 12 and under is free. For others there is a $5 entry fee.

Entry: $5 Children 12 and under free Monday - Saturday 10am - 4pm Sunday & Public Holidays 1.30pm to 4pm Stout Street, Gisborne

06 867 3832

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