Napier & Hawkes Bay Archives

Napier travel guide

Classy Napier is ‘Food and Wine country’s’ showpiece. The attractive city is framed by the sea, cliffs and a ...

What’s so great about Tolaga Bay

Tolaga Bay there are plenty of things to do. Tolaga Bay is the largest village on the East Cape with one of the ...

What’s so great about Te Araroa

Te Araroa there are plenty of things to do. Te Araroa is where contemporary tourist attractions meet heritage New ...

What’s so great about Te Kaha

Te Kaha there are plenty of things to do. A historic village reflecting the values and culture of the East Cape is ...

Maori inspired church architecture

Religious architecture inspires, it is the stuff of travel. The area has a considerable body of church architecture ...

Things to do for free in Napier

Sunny Hawke's Bay vies with Nelson in the summer stakes as the place bathed in warm summer sunshine.

Food, artisan shops, places to go in the Hawke’s Bay

Hawke’s Bay is “food and wine” country and it’s now the official slogan. Hawke's Bay is the oldest wine region in ...

Craft breweries, ciders Hawke’s Bay day trip ideas

Relish the taste of crisp apples as you sip a cold cider. Discover an orchard where hops are grown. Hawke's Bay is ...

Weekend markets Hawke’s Bay places to go

Discover the treats in store in the Hawke's Bay. The Bay is home to the largest apple and peach orchands and has ...

Beaches Hawke’s Bay places to go

A top surfing beach, Mahia is a contrast to the calm paddling water at Ahuriri estuary. Discover a place to surf ...

Hawke’s Bay, the odd, unusual and fascinating

From the stinky gannet poop to a prison where hanging took place or a drivable beach, Hawke's Bay has plenty of ...

Walks – Central Hawke’s Bay – places to go

Maraetotara waterfalls, Tuki Tuki shared walking, Otatara Pa heritage pa (village) Blowhard Bush Reserve is a ...

Walks – North Hawke’s Bay – places to go

Discover walks with plenty of room to stretch your arms wide as you embrace wide open spaces. Places to go include ...

Things to do for families & kids in Napier

Napier is an ideal family destination with the Hawke’s Bay National Aquarium, a kids friendly historic prison tour, ...

Top sights, attractions & places to go in Hawke’s Bay

Top sights include a gorgeous climate, cuisine and farm to plate foodie experiences, vineyards and orchards to ...

Napier romantic places, things to do for couples

The place to go is Napier; a dream destination for couples. Pastel hues gracing the art deco buildings sets the ...

Camping in the Hawke’s Bay places to go

Hawke’s Bay is summer. There are a number of camping grounds however the summer season means forward bookings are ...

Gardens and Parks in the Hawke’s Bay

Like no other, a ridiculously perfect growing climate, fertile soils, Hawke's Bay is the place for beautiful ...

What’s so great about Hastings

Hastings there are plenty of things to do. Hastings is a must-go destination with its pantry groaning with foodie ...

What’s so great about Omarama

Omarama there are plenty of things to do. Omarama’s location is ideal with local attractions from otherworldly ...

Pacific Coast Highway where to go and what to see

Uncover contrast between quiet rural settlements and the bustle of Napier. Travel the east coast of the North ...

Gisborne wine trail highlights

Relax in the hot long sunshine summer hours in a Gisborne vineyard. The recipe for award winning vineyards and ...

5 things to do in Wairoa

Wairoa there are plenty of things to do. Wairoa’s main street borders the Wairoa River making it an attractive ...

Mahia Peninsula Guide

Mahia is a journey into the beach culture of a New Zealand summer holiday. The peninsula is a detour off the main ...

Top 10 things to do in Gisborne

Gisborne is fun, it is family friendly with numerous holiday options that are not expensive. You can explore New ...

What’s so great about Bridge Pa

Bridge Pa there are plenty of things to do. A tiny settlement has been continuously inhabited by Maori. Bridge Pa ...

What’s so great about Havelock North, Hawkes Bay

Havelock North there are plenty of things to do. Havelock North’s past reaches back 800 years with a rich history ...

Napier cycling wine trail day trip

For the energetic cyclists there is an opportunity to cycle from Havelock North—Clive, 47km, flat route 2–4 hours. ...

Day trip from Napier to Taradale: a suburb with a colourful past

A perfect day where you can indulge the senses with a wine tour, or two. Engage in a brisk walk through New Zealand ...

Day trip from Napier to Havelock North

An eclectic mix of shops, a compact village square surrounded by green spaces evokes a sense of intimacy and ...

What’s so great about Waipukurau and Waipawa

Waipukurau and Waipawa there are plenty of things to do. Only 6km apart linked by a ribbon of State Highway two. ...