Hawke’s Bay has something to accommodate just about everyone. Bordered in the east by a beautiful coastline and to the west by rugged mountain ranges, the region offers diverse recreational opportunities.
Encapsulated in this area are some stunning natural assets that include beaches, Te Urewera National Park and Lake Waikaremoana, as well as one of the world’s largest mainland gannet colonies at Cape Kidnappers. Complementing these features are tourism assets that cater to a wide range of interests.
Family oriented holidays can include visits to activities such as salt-water baths at Napier, the National Aquarium of New Zealand, Splash Planet, and tasting local produce at the weekly Farmers’ Markets. Quiet weekends away for two can be designed to encompass sampling local wines, food and art on trails that meander through the hinterland, as well as opportunities to indulge in a little sport, such as golf and shopping, or just relax in a café and take in the local scenery. Accommodation caters to all tastes from up-market boutique hotels and home-stays, through to hotels, motels and backpacker lodges.
