Welcome to Hawke's Bay

Welcome TO HAWKES BAY

HAWKE’S BAY

Hawke’s Bay is one of New Zealand’s warmest, driest regions and this has made it one of the country’s leading producers of wine, notably red wines –Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah – but also with some quite stunning whites. The region is the first stop on the Classic New Zealand Wine Trail, and it’s a popular place for bicycle tours.

Hawke’s Bay is New Zealand’s Art Deco centre, rebuilt in the 1930’s after a huge earthquake in 1931. It hosts the country’s most elaborate celebrations of Matariki – the Maori New Year. It’s a place where you can shop at the Farmers’ Markets for locally grown delicacies, indulge in artisan gourmet food, and enjoy the cafes and Village life in Havelock North.

The Village of Havelock North and surrounds is also served with excellent public and private schools. Havelock North is close to the Cape Kidnappers Gannet Colony and International Golf Resort and the glorious beaches that stretch along the province’s east coast.

Hawke’s Bay is becoming increasingly popular as a tourist destination, with guests arriving to enjoy the province’s food and wine, play golf and enjoy the many other leisure activities the province offers.

Events in Hawke’s Bay

F.A.W.C

Food and Wine Classic is Hawke’s Bay’s iconic culinary festival, held twice a year - June and November - in stunning locations throughout the region.

Hawke’s Bay Marathon

Finish line at Elephant Hill winery, Te Awanga, Hawkes Bay. Run away to Hawke’s Bay for a running festival incorporating 42km, 21km and 10km events held in May.

Hawkes Bay Racing

For over 150 years, Hawke’s Bay Racing has been a leading player on both the social and New Zealand thoroughbred racing calendar. 300 Prospect Road, Hastings.

Horse of the Year

The most anticipated annual equestrian event showcase in New Zealand – Land Rover Horse of the Year, at Hastings’ Tomoana Showgrounds is held in March annually from Tuesday to Sunday. This event is a must-see for fans who enjoy watching world-class competitions. During this six-day extravaganza, over 1,400 riders and 1,800 horses compete for official Equestrian New Zealand titles, trophies, and high-stakes prize money. Spectators can enjoy a variety of equestrian disciplines, including Dressage, Cross Country, Showing, Mounted Games, and more. One of the highlights is the ShowJumping classes, where talented horse and rider combinations jump various heights up to 1.60 meters, leaving you on the edge of your seat. In addition to the thrilling equestrian action, there is a wide range of shopping options available.

World Triathlon Cup circuit

Napier has been unveiled as the new home of New Zealand’s popular stop on the World Triathlon Cup circuit in February.

Mission Estate Winery Concerts

Nestled against the quiet and picturesque foothills of Greenmeadows on the outskirts of Napier is New Zealand’s only nineteenth century winery – The Mission Vineyards est. 1851. The world-famous concerts commenced in 2003 with Sir Cliff Richard and is an annual event. Guests sit on the tiered grass slopes or on seating at the front of the venue to hear world class singers. Food stalls and wine are on sale in the grounds and buses are available to and from the concert.

Napier Art Deco Festival

The Napier Art Deco Festival is one of New Zealand’s largest and most iconic events. This unique festival is recognised nationally and internationally as a bucket list event, attracting 40,000+ participants from all over New Zealand and around the world. This event is held in February every year. There is also a winter Art Deco weekend held in July every year.

1931 Hawke’s Bay Earthquake Exhibition - MTG Hawkes Bay

At 10:47am on 3 February 1931, a devastating earthquake struck Hawke’s Bay. In that moment it seemed the end of the world had come. Visiting this exhibition is a must for those who seek to understand a place shaped by destruction on a scale unparalleled in New Zealand, of a story that has shaped a visible scar on Hawke’s Bay, and of the invisible scars - held in the memories of its places and people, still vivid over 80 years on. Permanent exhibits on the 1931 earthquake and the region’s stunning Taonga Māori artifacts are supported by changing exhibitions in other gallery space.

HAVELOCK NORTH Location

It’s the vibrant heart of Hawke’s Bay and a ‘must visit’ destination for anyone travelling to the province we call Wine Country.

Founded in 1860 by a handful of hardy pioneers, Havelock North has flourished to become one of New Zealand’s most desirable places to live.

Gracious, historic homes and tree lined streets wind their way through the foothills of Te Mata Peak, while orchards and vineyards frame the place that locals simply call ‘The Village’.

There is no doubt it has a special charm. The Village is small enough to maintain its unique atmosphere but has the pizzazz to ensure that time spent in Havelock North is never dull.

It is a discerning shoppers paradise. Boutique shops, specialist fashion stores and quality providers form an eclectic retail hub. The Village boasts a café and bar culture that is the envy of other Hawke’s Bay destinations. There is no better place to base yourself when exploring all that our region has to offer.

Havelock North is the gateway to all of Hawke’s Bay’s many attractions with world class wineries, Te Mata Peak, Cape Kidnappers, the Tuki Tuki River and a number of golden beaches on its doorstep.

Just over 13,000 kiwis call The Village ‘home’. We hope you love our place as much as we do.

What to do and where to eat

Arataki Honey Visitor Centre

Established in 1944, Arataki is New Zealand’s most popular honey. Whether visiting as an individual, a family or as part of a group there is plenty to explore and lots to do. Be a bee, learn about honey making, dress up as a beekeeper and snap a 3D pic. See the buzzing bees up close and taste their delicious honey. Manuka honey, speciality honey, comb honey, propolis, pollen and much more for sale. Open 7 days from 9am to 5pm. www.aratakihoney.co.nz

Big Redwoods

The country’s most famous Redwood’s forest is in Rotorua, but Hawke’s Bay is also home to its own spectacular grove. After visiting Te Mata Peak, the region’s best lookout, stop on the way back at the Big Redwoods Forest. Here you’ll find an enchanting collection of 223 Californian Redwoods, the tallest tree species in the world. It’ll soak up a peaceful hour walking among the giants.

Birdwood Gallery and Café

298 Middle Road, Havelock North.

Birdwoods Gallery is a very special place in the heart of Hawke’s Bay. Set in the countryside just 3km from Havelock North Village, Birdwoods Gallery and its small companion, the Birdwoods Sweet Shop, are a ‘must see’ for young and old. Shop with artefacts, homeware, jewellery. Walk outside amongst the sculptures, indulge in the icecream shop, or eat in the café.

Maraetotara Falls

Just 15 minutes outside Havelock North, the Maraetotara Falls is well-loved and known by locals, but a hidden gem for those new to the region. At the base of the waterfall is a large swimming hole, where you can cool off from the last of the scorching summer. There’s also a kilometre-long walk to a heritage power station at the other end of the track.

Peak House

Peak House is a cosy eatery and venue built on Hawke’s Bay’s iconic Te Mata Peak in the late 1960s. Peak House provides first class service and breath-taking views right across the Hawkes Bay region. Pop in for coffee and cake or go for dinner, drink from the bar, enjoy the live music and the fabulous views. In summer, there is yoga and music out on the grass, and in winter the fire is roaring and live acts play in the main dining room.

Te Mata Peak – Havelock North

Driving will be the first option for many, and while it may seem the easiest at first glance, it’s not without its challenges – the drive is both steep and winding, with a narrow road and numerous tight bends, particularly in the final section. While it’s only a “relatively small” 400 metres high, the peak’s perfect location and unblocked nature by any surrounding obstructions makes for a truly 360-degree outlook across the sweeping, dramatic countryside of Hawkes Bay and its inland areas. There are 7 great walking trails and biking trails from Grade 2 to Grade 5 (see maps).

What to do and where to eat

Askerne Estate Winery

Offers picnics in the vines. Start with a wine tasting to find your favourite drop, then pair your favourite glass with a picnic basket full of goodies and head out into the sun.

Cafe hopping on two wheels

The region has a big focus on cycling with more than 200 kilometres of cycle trail, and best of all, it’s all flat. There are plenty of full-day winery rides, like the “Hawke’s Bay Sunday” which includes eight wineries and a stop at the legendary Hawke’s Bay Farmers’ Market.  Or take a trail closer to the city, such as the Bayview Loop, which encompasses some great cafés at West Quay.

Marys

15 Joll Road, Havelock North.

Hawke’s Bay is a temple of gastronomy – and one of the latest restaurants to open is Marys. It’s named after Mary Peabody, one of the owners of Craggy Range Winery, who has collaborated with an excellent chef to create a restaurant full of flair and fun. It serves edible masterpieces like a confit duck toastie with blue cheese and onion jam, alongside “The KFQ” – fried quail sandwiches.

Te Mata Estate Winery

The Cellar Door is open for walk-in wine tastings and sales. October – April tastings and sales 7 days. May-September tastings and sales Mon-Sat. Closed Sundays. Allow 30 minutes. Bookings not required. $20pp waived with wine purchase.

Te Mata Figs and Café

205 Napier Road, Havelock North

Te Mata Figs is an organic farm and cafe in Havelock North, and owner Helen and Murray Douglas seriously give a fig about the 30 varieties they grow. Figs are picked late summer. The onsite cafe is a shrine to figs, with delicious creations like toasted fig bread, fig walnut and blue cheese pizza and a salted fig chocolate tart –to name just a few. You can’t miss the fig almond salami (don’t worry, not the meat variety) – if there are testers, give it a try.

The secret wine studio Exchange, Courtyard Village, Havelock North

Winemaker Smith & Sheths has a secret wine studio in Havelock North, which looks like it could be straight out of a James Bond film. You’ll be led to a dimly lit room, with plush leather couches, before being guided through a private tasting with a Sommelier. It’s intentionally dark to awaken your other senses. With each tasting, you’ll be shown a spectacular film of where your wine comes from – even getting to sample straight from the barrel.

Wineries and vineyards

85 Kaiapo Road, Hastings with Bay Tours

Hawkes Bay’s combination of a mild climate and plenty of sunshine make for the ideal environment for the production of Chardonnay and Bordeaux, and on these tour’s, you’ll have the opportunity to sample multiple varieties of the best labels of both.

NAPIER Location

Napier’s trademark is its Art Deco architecture, built in the 1930s following the 7.8 magnitude earthquake that destroyed the city in 1931. As a consequence the city has deservedly become known as the Art Deco Capital. Every February, Napier celebrates its heritage with the Art Deco weekend - a stylish celebration of all things 1930’s, including vintage cars, fashion and music.

Along its two kilometres of sea frontage, lined with Norfolk Island Pines first planted in 1888, Napier’s Marine Parade offers a succession of visitor attractions. Ocean Spa Complex, Par 2 Mini Golf and the National Aquarium of New Zealand to name a few, all set within a landscaped stretch of grass, pathways, and gardens. Marine Parade also features an impressive representation of art installations by well-known artists, including a prominent bronze statue dedicated to Pania of the Reef – a mythical Maori maiden of the sea.

Napier’s other special attractions include the gannet colony at Cape Kidnappers and the many vineyards that make good use of the region’s alluvial soils.

A Napier landmark is Bluff Hill, which is home for many Napier residents and provides views of the town beaches of Perfume Point and Westshore, past the newly upgraded airport and out towards Whirinaki. Bluff Hill also overlooks the Port of Napier, one of New Zealand’s busiest ports and a stopping point for many cruise liners.

What to do and where to eat

Bay Skate

290 Marine Parade, Napier

Great skate park for either scooters, skateboards, or roller skates.

Lick This Premium Ice Cream Parlour

290 Marine Parade, Napier

Specialise in ice cream, sorbet and gelato. There are normally 43 flavours on offer at any one time. They hand-make their own gelato and sorbet on site using a traditional 3-day method following their own unique recipes. Real Kiwi “Ice Cream” using local ingredients.

Marine Parade Napier

Enjoy mini golf, playgrounds, coffee carts, ice-cream, cycling or walking along the beach. Explore the area and check out the Art Deco Sound Shell, Sunken Gardens, Napier i-Site Visitor Centre, ocean viewing platform, and Pania of the Reef Statue.

Napier Prison Escape Rooms

55 Coote Road, Bluff Hill, Napier

Offers intriguing, handcrafted Escape Experiences. Race against the clock to escape from the cells of Napier Gaol! Hawke’s Bays original Escape Room Game.

Ocean Spa

42 Marine Parade, Napier

If you’re after a little time to unwind, head to Napier’s Ocean Spa, where for just $10.70 you can be sitting in a waterfront spa pool with beach views. It’s the perfect place for kids to the play in the cooler pools, while adults enjoy a bit of peace in the warmer spas.

Sea Wall Murals, Napier

Napier is known as the Art-deco capital of the world, what a contrast to see large colourful modern international murals on the CBD walls. In 2016 Napier joined the global street art project, Sea Walls: Murals for Oceans, combining art with activism. Around Napier and over in Ahuriri fifty murals were created, the best way to see the murals is to grab a map showing their location, search online for a copy. Some are tucked down alleyways and others on Napier’s foreshore.

Star Compass, Napier

The spectacular Ātea a Rangi Star Compass is one of the Hawke’s Bay latest waterfront attractions. To the untrained eye, it looks a little like New Zealand’s version of Stonehenge. More than 220 stars were used by early Māori for navigating, and the star compass is a traditional way of referencing them to help seafarers get their bearings.

Napier’s National Aquarium

546 Marine Parade, Napier Home to the smallest penguin on the planet, and Napier’s National Aquarium of New Zealand operates a rescue centre for these little blue penguins. For those who can’t be reintroduced to the wild, they start a new life at the aquarium’s penguin park, and you can get a chance to feed them. The 45-minute feeding and tour includes a close-up look at the rescue centre, and a sit-down feeding session where you hand-feed the curious critters.  You can journey through the Oceanarium inside their amazing underwater viewing tunnel via a 50m travelator as fish swim and feed, above and around you.

Bluff Hill Lookout

Take a view at a working port.

What to do and where to eat

Ahuriri

Five minutes by car or an easy ten on the cycle trail, Ahuriri is a seaside port settlement on the other side of the Napier hill that has evolved rapidly from being the exclusive domain of mariners and sea dogs to a very cool satellite of Napier with its own unique vibe and a growing list of cafes, bars, restaurants, galleries, apartments, and boutique stores.

Art Deco Festival

Held in February each year.

Art Deco Guided Walks

Art Deco Trust, 7 Tennyson Street, Napier

Guided walk of the city’s Art Deco features. This is well worth the $28, as you can easily miss the best buildings if you don’t know where to look. The film you are played before the walk is an eyeopening reminder of the disaster, and a tribute to the city’s remarkable determination to rebuild.

Art Deco Masonic Hotel

2 Tennyson Street, Napier

A hotel like no other. The city’s iconic Art Deco Masonic Hotel has seen a lot over the years. It was rebuilt twice after first being destroyed by fire, then the 1931 earthquake. Over the years, its guests have included the Queen, Jean Batten and Mark Twain – who spent his 60th birthday there in 1895. Panoramic views over the Pacific Ocean, enjoy a drink and a meal here.

Art Deco Vintage Car Tours

Art Deco Trust, 7 Tennyson Street, Napier

Faraday Museum of Technology

2b Faraday Street, Napier South

Hawke’s Bay’s Museum of Technology. It’s a place of discovery where history comes alive through hands on experience. Rather than read and look at pieces of history, visitors are encouraged to touch, hold items, pull levers and truly discover how things would have been in days gone by.

Hawkes Bay Express

100 Marine Parade, Napier

A “road train” meticulously constructed to mirror the classic designs of the rail transport of yesteryear, the Hawkes Bay Express train takes riders on a city-based adventure detailing the history and local highlights of Napier - all with an effortlessly classy feel.

MTG Theatre

Tai Ahuriri, 1 Tennyson Street, Napier Museum, Theatre, Gallery. Designed by architect Guy Natusch in the 70’s as a concert chamber to commemorate Napier’s first century as a city, MTG’s 330 seat theatre is now an intimate setting for performing arts, film and talks programme.

Napier Municipal Theatre

119 Tennyson Street, Napier

Featuring traditional, slick art-deco styling mixed in with all the mod-cons of current-day theatres, the building itself is just as much as star as the performers who grace the Napier Municipal Theatre’s stages.

HASTINGS Location

Bring your appetite to Hastings and relish the local food and wine opportunities. This major horticultural and agricultural centre promises to excite your taste buds.

Fruit, wine and 1930s architecture give Hastings an appealing point of difference. The area was devastated by a huge earthquake in 1931 (as was Napier), then rebuilt using architectural styles of the times. A selfguided walk around the town centre reveals excellent commercial and residential examples of Art Deco and Spanish Mission design.

Orchards and vineyards surround the urban area. Over summer, you’ll find roadside stalls overflowing with pip fruit and fresh produce. At any time of the year, there are more than 40 wineries to visit.

Every Sunday morning, the local farmer’s market turns on a delicious kiwi shopping experience - indulge in handmade cheeses, fresh produce and artisan meat products.

HAUMOANA Location

Haumoana is a coastal town just south of the Tukituki River outlet in Hawke’s bay on the east coast of New Zealand’s North Island. It is located approximately 12km south of Napier and 10 kilometres east of Hastings. It is nearly first to see the new days sun in the world (just beaten by Gisborne). Haumoana along with Te Awanga and Clifton is known as the Gateway to the Cape Coast. The area has a rich history and from the early days became a ‘community’ focused place to live. It is an idyllic location and easily accessible.

The Cape Coast – has some great attractions and destinations, here you will find everything that makes Hawke’s Bay a wonderful region. Locals and tourists alike realise there is something quite special about this place while enjoying the beauty of its wild and natural landscape. Local facilities include a fire station, parks, community halls, lagoons, wetlands, walking and cycle tracks and some of the best wineries and restaurants in the region as well as its world famous inland gannet colony.

Beaches Container Coffee Stop

Clifton

Located at Clifton is a beach reserve motor camp, a shop, a popular cafe, restaurant and bar, and camping facilities. Situated 20 mins from Havelock North.

Haumoana

Is a coastal town just south of the Tukituki River outlet in Hawkes Bay on the east coast of the North Island of New Zealand. It is located 12 kilometres south of Napier and ten kilometres east of Hastings. The village incorporates a school, a Presbyterian Church, a general store, a takeaway shop, a hall and a fire station. Situated 12 mins from Havelock North.

Te Awanga

Is near Cape Kidnappers, which has a renowned colony of the Australasian gannet. Te Awanga town is just smaller than Haumoana, which is further along the beach towards Napier.  Situated 18 mins from Havelock North.

Waimarama

Is a popular weekender and picnic area with long stretches of golden sandy beach ideal for walking, jogging, swimming, surfing and fishing. Situated 20 mins drive from Havelock North.

Waipataki

Waipatiki Beach is a small coastal village in Hastings District situated 30 mins north of Napier 12kms off SH2 Napier Wairoa Road (take Tangoio Road turnoff). Great for walking, surfing and swimming. Situated 50 mins from Havelock North.

Box Expresso

168 Main Road, Clive

Open Mon-Fri 7am – 3pm. Sat 8am – 3pm. Phone 06 870 1021.

Magnet Café

58 Marine Parade, Napier

Magnet Café is the perfect spot to stop and enjoy a coffee while sitting on the beach. Look for the bright container located right on the trail at the end of Marine Parade by Napier Port. Just ride up, park your bike, order coffee, and grab a bean bag or table to sit down and enjoy the view.

Red Bridge Coffee

Award winning rural rustic shipping container coffee spot in the Tuki Tuki Valley. Corner of Tuki Tuki and Waimarama Road. Phone 027 521 8214.

Surfcasting

• Mahanga Beach

• Snapper Rock

• Diners Beach

• Taylors Bay and Mahia Beach

• Waikokopu

• Blacks Beach

• Nuhaka - Tahaenui

Trout Fishing

Hawke’s Bay has some of the most accessible trout fishing waters in New Zealand:

• Tukituki River

• The Waipawa River

• Tutaekuri River

• Ngaruroro River

• Mohaka River

• Lake Tutira

Active Adventures

Bell Rock

Pohokura Road, Hastings District

Bell Rock is an iconic lookout accessed reached via a medium intensity walk. Expansive views from the top of the range include Mahia Peninsula, Te Kooti’s Lookout, and the Kaweka mountain range. Distance: 5.3 km. Duration: 3hr return.

Boutique Horse Treks

027 286 6174

Boutique Horse Treks allows visitors to the Hawkes Bay region to go “off the beaten track” and see parts of the New Zealand bush that usually would remain hidden to tourists. Beginners to advanced. Beach, river, and winery rides.

Flip Out

405 St Aubyns Street, Hastings

Trampolines, laser tag, arcade games, playgroup, café, lessons.

Hawkes Bay Bike Trails

See over for map or download the app or a copy of the map https://hbtrails.nz/ride-our-trails/trailmap/

Mohaka Rafting

3408 State Highway 5, Napier

Different grade levels of rafting trip will take place on different parts of the river, from the upper sections all the way to the river’s mouth out towards the ocean, with the scenery varying accordingly and making for a great backdrop to the proceedings.

Splash Planet

1001 Grove Road, Hastings

Open seasonally, this is a theme park with a difference – there’s so much to entertain all ages, both in and out of the water People are welcome to bring a picnic or buy food there. There are thrilling slides and rides like Sky Castle Screamer, Lazy River and Master Blaster all set within 6.5 hectares of subtropical gardens. Also on offer are jeeps, fun karts, mini golf, and beach volleyball. www.splashplanet.co.nz

Takaro Cycling Adventures

Over 180 kilometres worth of cycling trail has been meticulously carved out between Hastings and Napier, and as a result there are numerous itineraries available for active types to get out and explore on two wheels.

Hawkes Bay Farmyard Zoo

32 East Road, Haumoana

Set out over a spacious 3-hectare farm and featuring several enclosures housing animals of a range of different kinds – baby emus, lambs, goats, chicks, ostrich, and more are all found here.

Golf Courses

• Cape Kidnappers Golf Course

• Hastings Golf Course

• Hawkes Bay Golf Club

• Golflands

Historic Oak Avenue

This iconic 1.4km stretch of road is lined by 211 English Oak trees. Historic Oak Avenue was originally laid out as a driveway to the Karamu Homestead when it was built in 1876 for John Davis Ormond.

Anderson Park Napier

Straddling Greenmeadows and Tamatea, this major passive reserve is used by people from all parts of the city. The children’s play area is a great drawcard. In recent years, the Hawke’s Bay Model Engineers Club have established a miniature railway system in the southwestern area of the park. Part of the waterway system is a refuge for wild-life.

Cornwall Park Hastings

Spread over eight hectares, Cornwall Park in central Hastings is the district’s oldest and most established park. It is home to the district’s premier cricket ground, formal rose garden, the John Holt Memorial Display House, historic trees, the King George V Coronation Monument, the Osmanthus Chinese gardens, picnic areas with tables, a large duck pond, aviary, and playground with splash pad, swings, 10m high climbing tower with rope bridges, mini-trampolines, slides and monkey bars.

Otatara Pā Historic Reserve Walk

This short, easy walk through Otatara Pā starts at the Springfield Road car park in Taradale and has archaeological features from one of the largest and most ancient Māori pā sites, as well as commanding views of the coastline - it’s a good option for kids. Walking and tramping 45 min one way (1.6km). No dogs allowed.

Pākōwhai Regional Park (Dog Park)

The smallest of our regional parks, but arguably the most popular, it’s a great place for the whole family, especially the four-legged ones. Known locally as ‘The Dog Park’, this space offers a great place for dogs to explore, socialise and play together in an open environment. An agility course for dogs is in the centre of the park. The Raupare Stream flows through the park and is crossed by small bridges connecting the approximately two kilometres of paths.

Pekapeka Wetlands

Pekapeka Wetland is a publicly accessible area alongside State Highway 2 south of Hastings. It is one of the few remaining large, inland wetlands in Hawke’s Bay. A wide range of water-fowl can be viewed including the elusive bittern (if you are lucky, you may hear it before you see it!). Visitors can follow the tracks and interpretation signs to learn about the history and ecological value of Pekapeka. Access: By vehicle on SH2, parking area, boardwalks and easy walking tracks.

Art Galleries

• Boyd-Dunlop Gallery – 4 Hastings Street, Napier

• Creative Arts – 16 Byron Street, Napier

• Hastings City Art Gallery – 201 Eastbourne Street East, Hastings

• Muse Art Gallery – 5 Havelock Road, Havelock North

• Quay Art Gallery – 14 West Quay, Ahuriri

• Tennyson Gallery – 63 Hastings Street, Napier

• The Art Shed – 511 Main North Road, Bayview, Napier

• VIVA Gallery – 87 Bridge Street, Ahuriri

Movie Theatres

Black Barn Open Air Cinema

Black Barn Vineyards, Black Barn Road, Havelock North

The ultimate outdoor experience: great movies, great picture quality, great sound, great food, and great company – all under the stars. Operates late Dec/early Jan.

Event Havelock North

11 Joll Road, Havelock North

Shows a selection of mainstream and independent films in three intimate boutique cinemas. Also features a licensed bar and café.

Reading Napier

154 Station Street, Napier Napier’s 4-screen multiplex.

Focal Point Cinema & Café

Hastings

126 Heretaunga Street East, Hasting’s Hasting’s newest boutique movie theatre complete with a fully licensed café, open 7 days from 8:00am. Focal Point brings together high quality, modern cinema entertainment, a plush 1930s art deco décor, fantastic comfort, and a warm friendly atmosphere.

MTG Theatre Tai Ahuriri (formerly Hawkes Bay Museum and Art Gallery)

1 Tennyson Street, Napier

Designed by architect Guy Natusch in the 70’s as a concert chamber to commemorate Napier’s first century as a city, MTG’s 330 seat theatre is now an intimate setting for performing arts, film and talks programme.

The Globe Theatrette

15 Hardinge Road, Ahuriri

A unique and opulent, independent cinema situated in the picturesque seaside village of Ahuriri, Napier. A plush and vibrant interior, the 47 seater boutique theatre provides the ultimate in private and relaxed surroundings. Custom made leather armchairs and couches are generously spaced for viewing comfort and pleasure. Covering a wide range in quality cinema from arthouse and indie treasures to local flicks to Hollywood glamour. Enjoy a local craft beer, wine or bubbly while watching the movie! Also offering “silent cinema snacks”, and gourmet pizzas courtesy of Mama Sons next door. Sit back and enjoy the theatre’s intimacy and charm!

Markets

Hawkes Bay Farmer’s Market

Tomoana Showgrounds, Kenilworth Road, Hastings

Every Sunday 8.30am -12.30pm.

Napier Urban Farmers Market

Clive Square Napier

Every Saturday 8.30am – 12.30pm.

Black Barn Growers Market

Black Barn Estate, Black Barn Road, Havelock North

The Grower’s Market is a “must-do” for locals and visitors alike. Open from 10.00am – 1.00pm every Saturday during summer.

Museums

Central Hawkes Bay Museum

23 High Street, Waipawa.

Open 7 days 10am – 4pm. Admission free. Early Settlers Museum featuring a settler’s cottage, Sam’s Shed (full of old engines, saws and farming equipment, and an exhibition hall housing a river waka donated by a local farming family.

Faraday Museum of Technology

28 Faraday Street, Napier.

Open Mon, Wed, Fri and Sat 9am – 3pm. Learn how technology has shaped people’s lives throughout the decades.

National Library and Museum

1 Tennyson Street, Napier

A great little museum with a little of everything. Learn about the Napier earthquake and Maori culture and history.

Iron Museum

Yes, a dedicated ironing museum (who knew)! This little museum is not too be missed when you visit Porangahau. You will need to contact Hans first on 021 730 343 to make sure he is there. This is the history of ironing through the centuries seen from the point of view of both artistry and engineering. Really…his collection is extensive with over 750 irons and is made up of rare irons from all over the world, some he says date back nearly 500 years.

Shopping

There is some amazing shopping in all four town’s – Havelock North, Hastings, Napier and Taradale.

Wineries for lunch

Many have lunch available through to high end dining. Some offer tours and start with a tasting. You can cycle out to a rustic style pub for lunch. Try The Puketapu, Clearview, Brookfields, Crab Farm, or Oak Estate.

A Small Selection of our Cafés and Restaurants

Despite its small size, Hawke’s Bay punches well above its weight when it comes to amazing places to eat and drink. The cafe and restaurant scene in this region is extensive and it’s worth venturing out to properly explore everything on offer. Just a small selection as we are spoilt for choice. Be aware many restaurants close on a Monday.

Cafés in Havelock North

Bellatinos

They are especially proud to support our excellent local food producers, and we also stock a large range of hard-to-find, top quality Italian and imported food and wines. A small selection of food available for lunch and ready-made meals to take home.

Birdwoods

One of the Bay’s most picturesque settings in which to enjoy tea, coffee and lunch service. Unique range of NZ and African art and craft work for sale. Sweet shop. Inside and outside seating. Highly recommended and make a booking if weekends.

Hawthorne Coffee

Our local coffee place. Limited breakfast and lunch as it’s all about the coffee and pastries. Seating inside and outside.

Hygge at Clifton Bay, Te Awanga Beach

They have vegan and gluten-free options available, along with organic and ethically sourced coffee, for you to enjoy while you take in the stunning seaside views.

Maina

It’s a meeting house for great food, coffee, fresh, delicious and authentic, inside and outside seating, breakfast and lunch.

Peak House

Cosy eatery at the top of Te Mata Peak. Breakfast and lunch.

Pixie Bowls

Gluten-free, dairy free and vegan-friendly smoothy bowls. Breakfast and lunch.

Red Bridge Café

A secret locals place for great coffee and pastries. TukiTuki Valley. Outside only.

St Martha

They thoroughly enjoy serving extraordinary breakfast, brunch, and lunch dishes that showcase the best of garden-fresh, local and seasonal ingredients.

Te Mata Figs

Te Mata Figs is a specialist fig grower and creator of award-winning artisan fig products. Great café around the corner for breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea. Seating inside and outside.

Wright & Co

Modern fit-out and impressive menu. Inside and outside seating.

Restaurants in Havelock North

Black Barn Bistro

The new decor provides a fresh, relaxed vibe after their fire in 2022. Seating inside or outside among the vines. Lunch or Dinner. Book first. Wine tasting available.

Craggy Range

The best of the best set in a Vineyard. Local cuisine, European, New Zealand, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options – inside with a fire in the winter. Book and enjoy. Dine outside in the summer and wine tasting available.

Deliciosa Restaurant

Spanish, New Zealand, Mediterranean, European – Tapas style dining, seating inside and outside.

Loading Ramp

More of a pub/bar with a fire in the winter. Weekends lunch and dinner, weekdays dinner. Inside and outside seating.

Lot 2

17 Joll Road

A laid back, unpretentious eatery that starts each day as a café before transforming into an intimate evening destination. A number of dishes are naturally gluten free or vegan. The evening dishes are designed to share and offer plenty of clean/ bold flavours.

Malo

Part of Porters Hotel - Special Occasion Dining, Romantic, Groups, Business meetings, inside and outside seating, breakfast, lunch or dinner. Book and enjoy.

Mangapapa Hotel & Restaurant

Fine dining, breakfast, lunch and Dinner. Book first.

Mary’s

A cross between a wine bar, mid-priced bistro, high end restaurant -  great food, beautiful décor, seating inside and outside.

Peak Pizza

Very nice takeaway pizza in the Village.

Piku Izakaya Japanese Restaurant & Cocktail Bar

The restaurant has a modern funky Asian appearance with inside and outside dining.

Pipis

Best pizza in the Bay. Casual, convivial atmosphere, cool decor, great service. The food is consistently good, not just the pizza. An Italian institution which feels like your local (not fine dining). Even has a fridge that you help yourself to a drink in.

Rose & Shamrock Village Inn

Our local Irish pub and you won’t be disappointed. Don’t order large unless you are starving. Lunch and dinner. Fire in the winter and very busy every night. Live music Wednesdays.

Smith and Sheth Wine Lounge

Tucked in a lane behind Porters Hotel, cellar door & wine lounge.

St Georges Restaurant

Innovative, enticing, cuisine influenced by nature’s diverse seasonal, organic produce by award winning chef. Lunch and dinner. Book first.

Cafés in Hastings

Café at Westermans

An Iconic building in the heart of Hastings. Huge selection of cabinet or cooked food. Everything is delicious. Breakfast or lunch, inside or outside dining.

Kindred Road

Brings together local, domestic, and international makers of furniture, homewares and art into one place plus a café with indoor and outdoor seating offering great coffee and a small selection of food.

Long Island Deli

Situated on the corner of the Toitoi building. Breakfast and lunch. Check the opening hours. Limited seating inside and outside.

Opera Kitchen

Always fresh and consciously modern, inside and outside seating, breakfast and lunch.

Potting Shed Cafe

Part of the Garden Depot centre. Breakfast or lunch, inside or outside dining.

Serendipty

Huge selection of excellent cabinet and menu food. Inside and outside seating.

The Artisan Café

Boutique café and micro roastery – incredible coffee, service and exceptional food, limited seating inside and out for morning tea and lunch.

Ya Bon And Cupple

A modern artisan bakery– Inside and outside seating, Breakfast and lunch.

Restaurants in Hastings

Craft & Social

Bar, snacks, dinner and drinks. Located in the heart of Hastings CBD, Craft and Social Bar and Eatery offers a colourful, warm and social vibe inside the historic ToiToi.

Hastings Distillers

Crafted gin and cocktail bar. Great for a drink before dinner.

Mylk Food Store

Their takeaway menu (fresh or frozen) is designed so that you can experience the pleasure of freshly prepared food, without any of the hard work. All from the comfort of your own home.

Thai Silk

Excellent Thai restaurant, lunch, dinner and takeaways.

Cafés in Napier Restaurants in Napier

Adoro (2)

One in Napier and one in Ahuriri – always reliable, seating inside and out.

Café Tennyson

Inspired by French Bistros with outside seating.

Crazy Good

Ahuriri

A locals café.

F G Smiths

Ahuriri

Smiths is one of Ahuriri’s best-kept secrets for breakfast or lunch.

Georgia on Tennyson

A small selection in the cabinet, it’s all about the coffee for locals.

Milk and Honey

Ahuriri

Across from the ocean.

Raffles

Plenty of selections in cabinet and menu in an old Villa. Inside and outside seating.

Central Fire Station Bistro

Simple food using the freshest locally and sustainably grown produce. Dinner only, closed Mondays. It pays to book.

Monica Loves

Tucked down a Napier CBD laneway, look for the neon sign. Cocktails, beer and wine with Tapas. The locals haunt this one especially after work.

Mr D

Known for their fresh, local produce, contemporary, Breakfast, lunch or Dinner.

Thai Hutt

Takeaway and dine in on Marine Parade. Lunch and dinner.

Three Doors up Bistro restaurant

Ahuriri

Quality wholesome meals and excellent service, Dinner only, closed Mondays. Never fails to please so make a booking.

Restaurants in Taradale

Brookfields Winery

A family affair with award winning wines to sample and buy plus delicious tapas style food set outside in a relaxed atmosphere.

Mission Estate Winery Restaurant

Elegant classic surroundings, views, world class cuisine and wines. Famous for their Mission Concerts. Inside and outside dining. Book and enjoy.

Cafés in Taradale

Bay Expresso

Selection of cabinet and menu. Breakfast and lunch.

Drop Shot Kaffee

Access from the main street or the service lane. Limited selection of food but their scones are worth going for alone. Opens 7 am until 2 pm. Limited seating inside and outside.

The Silky Oak Chocolate Factory

1131 Links Road, Taradale

Taste, smell and learn all about chocolate at the chocolate factory/shop, museum, pantry and café.

Fish and Chips

Capeview Takeaways

12/14 Clifton Road

Take away restaurant. 06 875 0251.

Gannets Bar & Grill – Bar

12 Clifton Road

06 875 0023.

Halfway House Takeaways – Fish & chips restaurant

130 Main Road, Clive Phone 06 870 0654. Has outdoor seating. Doesn’t accept reservations. Has kid’s menu.

Mac’s Fish Supply – Take away restaurant

1101 Heretaunga Street East, Akina Phone 06 878 8841.

Village Fish & Chips – Take away restaurant.

10 Treachers Lane, Havelock North Phone 06 877 8951.

Ice Cream

Birdwoods

298 Middle Road, Havelock North

Real fruit ice-cream or dairy free berry sorbet.

Lick This

290 Marine Parade, Napier

Specialising in ice-cream, sorbet and gelato.

Rush Munro’s

201 Heretaunga Street East, Hastings

Over 94 years in the making, Rush Munro’s is New Zealand’s oldest ice cream producer. Their ice cream is still hand made in Hawke’s Bay using traditional recipes pioneered by founder Frederick Rush Munro with all natural ingredients including whole cream and real fruit.

The Strawberry Patch

76 Havelock Road, Havelock North Real fruit ice-creams or yoghurt.

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