The twin cities of Napier and Hastings are renowned for their architecture, mediterranean climate, variety of delicious fresh produce and vineyards. They are located on the east coast of the North Island, two hours drive from Taupo and five hours from Wellington.
Following a disastrous earthquake in 1931, Napier was rebuilt in Art Deco style whereas Hastings is a showcase of Spanish Mission-style architecture. Both cities stand within a garden of orchards and vineyards and are surrounded by lush farmland. The regions warm climate has firmly positioned Hawke's Bay as New Zealand's premier food, wine and lifestyle destination with some of the world's best Bordeaux blends produced here.
MUST SEE & DO
- Enjoy a wine tasting followed by lunch or dinner in one of the many wineries
- Explore Napier's Art Deco architecture with a local guide
- See the largest mainland colony of gannets in the world at Cape Kidnappers
- Visit the National Aquarium of New Zealand
- Buy fruit from one of the roadside stalls
