Hawke’s Bay
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Talk to a Local Rachel Haydon General Manager of the National Aquarium of New Zealand
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My top five must-do’s for visitors would have to be…
• Visit the National Aquarium of New Zealand! • A cycle tour of any number of amazing Hawke’s Bay wineries
I’m starting to feel hungry just thinking about… the Korean fried chicken at the Westshore Beach Inn! It’s an awesome family-friendly pub with a great outdoor area, an extensive beer selection and delicious menu.
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• Visit Te Mata Peak to see the stunning panoramic views of Te-Matau-a-Māui Hawke’s Bay • Learn about local history (like the 1931 earthquake) at MTG Hawke’s Bay or The Faraday Centre
For a delightful day trip… Te Angi Angi Marine Reserve in central Hawke’s Bay. The beautiful beach is expansive and the snorkelling is amazing! Stop by Paper Mulberry Café for morning or afternoon tea on your way down.
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• Kayak or paddleboard on the Ahuriri Estuary and you might be lucky enough to spot a kingfish or stingray!
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You might not have heard of this, but… This is a fun thing to do: explore the local rocky shore at low tide along Hardinge Road followed by a swim at the ‘baby beach’ just along from Napier Port. It’s also a perfect spot for takeaways on
Living in Hawke’s Bay is awesome because… the weather is incredible, the food and wine choices are fantastic and you are spoilt for choice with the range of outdoor activities. We are incredibly lucky to live in such a beautiful place!
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Wairoa Township Gateway to Lake Waikaremoana, Mahia Peninsula and Te Urewera. While in town, stroll along the banks of Wairoa River, visit the Kauri lighthouse and grab a bite to eat. Wairoa Museum Found in the old Union Bank of Australia Building, this small yet mighty museum illustrates the Māori and European history of the area from 1890s through to present day via photographs, Māori taonga, an interactive Discovery Space and more.
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Wairoa Mountain Bike Park Hawke’s Bay’s newest mountain bike park traverses a 26ha site on the southern edge of Wairoa township. With 7km of tracks, riders can enjoy a mix of Grade 2-4 trails.
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North Napier Soundshell © Adobe Stock RIGHT: Marine Parade Outfall and Viewing Platform,© Adobe Stock
HOOTERS VINTAGE & CLASSIC VEHICLE HIRE Hire the only opentop vintage cars in the country. Master the art of ‘double declutching’ during a one-hour lesson and then take your classic car for a spin around town. Fully chauffeured guided tours are also an option.
contemporary pier that juts over the sea.
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OCEAN SPA HOT POOLS With a swish new ‘The Bach’ café, relax in heated saltwater pools and sauna, open until 10pm in summer. The outdoor spas are magical at sunset and twinkle when night falls.
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BLUFF HILL It’s a heart pumping 35-minute walk from the city centre to the top of Bluff Hill, but it’s worth the puff for panoramic views. NAPIER PRISON Provided with an audio device, absorb chilling prison tales while traipsing the cells and prison ground. Built in 1862, for something extra unsettling, try the ghost tour. Fingerprinting and mugshot photographers keep things light for children.
ĀTEA A RANGI STAR COMPASS Located in Waitangi Regional Park, a series of large Māori carvings form a striking celestial circle to represent traditional Māori navigation methods. THREE-DAY BACK COUNTRY RAFTING Join Mohaka Rafting in Kaweka Forest Park for three days of wild river rapids, thermal hot springs and wilderness camping. Helicopter in and raft out.
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MTG HAWKE’S BAY A museum, theatre and gallery. As well as art collections, there’s an exhibition on the 1931 earthquake, short films and approximately 90,000 objects of interest. Free entry.
WALK MARINE PARADE The perfect space for sauntering. Along the prom, you’ll find the National Aquarium of New Zealand, mini-golf, a BMX and skateboard park, the sunken garden, open-air hot pools and Napier Viewing Platform: a
TOP TIP: The Penguin Park at The National Aquarium of New Zealand houses little blue penguins unable to return to the wild. Book a 45-minute feeding tour to hand-feed these curious cutesters.
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