Hawkes Bay / East Coast Summer Guide

Summer Guide Hawke’s Bay/East Coast 2018/2019

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Hawke’s Bay & the East Coast HAWKE’S BAY OFFERS AN EXCELLENT LIFESTYLE, AND WE’D LIKE TO SHARE OUR GOOD FORTUNE WITH THOSE SEEKING TO ESCAPE THE HUSTLE, BUSTLE OF CITY LIFE FOR A HOLIDAY OR PERMANENT MOVE TO THE BAY. This publication presents you with a host of reasons to visit Hawke’s Bay and the East Coast – our little piece of sunny paradise.

The Bay literally does have it all from wthat’s so important for our food and wine industry, to natural beauty that includes ranges, peaks, river valleys to vineyards and beautiful beaches.

And with the mild climate come activities galore. There’s always something going on in spring, summer, autumn and winter. There’s vibrancy, yet none of the stress associated with working in larger towns and cities.

Weekends seem longer and more enjoyable as people get out and about either on foot, cycling or generally enjoying the outdoor life.

While the Bay offers a relaxed lifestyle there’s no shortage of schools, medical facilities, shops, dining experiences and a wide range of both commercial and residential real estate options.

Hawke’s Bay and the East Coast is wellknown as a food and wine destination, a holiday destination and of course, the Napier Art Deco celebrations in midFebruary add an exciting touch of festivity.

Why Hawke’s Bay & the East Coast?

• Great weather • Relaxed lifestyle • Reasonable real estate prices • Friendly people • Quick commute to work • Fewer people compared to Auckland and Wellington – only 3.4 percent of New Zealand's population • Family way of life • Extensive educational facilities • Fresh, locally grown produce • Fine dining • Nature’s playground sports galore

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Experience these top local gems Te Mata Peak, Havelock North

Popular with tourists and locals the park is a local treasure.

The peak itself reaches 399

metres and offers panoramic views 360 degrees, a viewing platform, a redwood forest, well signposted walking & cycling trails.

Watch the first sunrise in the world

in which to view the first sunrise of the world. During summer Gisborne is the first in the world to see the sun.

Bluff Hill lookout

Overlooking Napier Port admire snowy ranges in winter and cruise ships in summer.

Marine Parade, Napier or Waitangi Regional Park offer great vantage points

Marine Parade, Napier viewing platform

A 67 metre long construction, opposite the MTG. This is a well disguised storm water pipe with expansive ocean views.

Fantastic views of Napier Port, Hawke Bay and its hinterland.

Dannevirke

Come on over to

Fantasy Cave Great service Great coffee

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CHRISTMAS HOURS

1st to 16th December – 10am to 2pm 17th to 21st December – Monday to Friday 10am to 4pm 22nd to 23rd December – Saturday and Sunday 10am to 2pm 24th December – Christmas Eve 10am to 4pm Closed Christmas Day 25th December 26th to 31st December – 10am to 2pm Closed New Year’s Day 1st January

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SCHOOL HOLIDAY HOURS IN JANUARY Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays – 10am to 2pm

OUR CAVE IS UNIQUE IN NEW ZEALAND It’s built & operated entirely by volunteers Storytime at 11am & 1.15pm during school holidays

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Café Nosh Ahuriri’

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OPEN 7 days from early morning to 4pm.

Find us on the Cnr Bridge Street & Nelson Quay Ph 835 4591, We take orders to enable fast service.

Rush Munro’s, Hastings

A ritual for several generations of locals and visitors is to visit the ice cream garden. Rush Munro’s is New Zealand’s

Waimarama Beach

About a 40 minute drive from Hastings this is a long, sandy beach with views to Bare Island (Te Motu-o-Kura).

Extremely popular during the warmer months-swim,

oldest ice cream maker founded in 1926. Proudly 100% natural & ingredients are grown in the Bay. A new range of luxurious organic ice cream has recently been launched.

sunbathe, picnic. Annual Beach Day Sunday 20 January hosted by the Waimarama Surf Lifesaving Club.

Patrolled by the Waimarama Surf Life Saving Club during summer.

Art Deco architecture

Napier, and Hastings, has possibly the largest collection of Art Deco style buildings in the world. Take a tour or guide yourself. A must do for anyone interested in history. The Art Deco Trust Shop in Napier has guides and a wonderful range of Deco souvenirs.

Splash Planet Theme Park, Hastings

A water based theme park with fun for all the family. Activities include the double dipper, lazy river, bumper boats, a pirate fortress, kayaks, slides, pools, a train & mini golf. Bring a picnic or hire a BBQ.

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Real estate BUYING RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY IN HAWKE’S BAY IS STILL AN ATTRACTIVE OPTION FOR OUTSIDE BUYERS LOOKING FOR IMPROVED LIFESTYLES. Prices too are very reasonable compared with say Auckland or Wellington. In Hawke’s Bay the median house price is now $464,123 — up 17.4 per cent on the same time last year and 5.2 per cent up on the previous all-time high.* The average house price in Central Hawke’s Bay is now $285,000, in Hastings it’s $435,000, and in Napier it’s $507,000. Figures released by OneRoof recently indicate that 74.5 per cent of housing stock is valued at $600,000 or lower which contributes to the region acting as a magnet for first home buyers.

Meanwhile the median price in Auckland increased by 1.8% year-on-year to $865,000, and the Wellington median was $592,500 which

does make Hawke’s Bay look very attractive, particularly to Aucklanders.

Suburbs that are consistently popular include Havelock North, Mahora, Taradale, Greenmeadows and in Central Hawke’s Bay Waipukurau.

Several families and couples of various ages who have made the move to Hawke’s Bay this year all have similar reasons for relocating such as the climate which is neither too hot nor too cold, quick commutes to work, relaxed lifestyles, plenty of walks and few traffic lights.

In short the move has given them all an opportunity to enjoy life. *Source REINZ October statistics

A perfect lifestyle A MAJOR DRAWCARD FOR THOSE SEEKING A RURAL LIFESTYLE IS THE AVAILABILITY OF PROPERTIES THROUGHOUT HAWKE’S BAY. On offer is plenty of bare land and a good range of established homes ranging from character gems to contemporary homes. There are also several properties that come on the market offering both a lifestyle situation and the opportunity to lease out land- orchards and vineyards, for example. Once in a while there are opportunities to buy lifestyle businesses such as a cattery or kennels.

Given the slower pace of life travel between say Central Hawke’s Bay and Hastings is a 40 minute journey making it comfortable to live the ‘good life’ and commute to work. Heading south towards Central Hawke’s Bay, Elsthorpe, Otane and Waipukurau all offer relaxed lifestyles. On the outskirts of Hastings look at Pakowhai, Maraekakaho,

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Longlands, Poukawa and the Tuki Tuki Valley for similar opportunities.

In Napier, Bayview and nearby Eskdale offer rural living in the hills and also by the coast. There are some fabulous views to be had from some hillside properties as they overlook orchards that are especially beautiful in spring. There are also plenty of properties

with panoramic views of the ocean.

Further afield Puketitiri and Puketapu are all worth investigating. Crownthorpe, which is classic Hawke’s Bay hill country, is just 30 minutes away from Hastings and is accessible via the Taihape Road.

There’s a selection of rural schools for primary students and generally good transport

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links including school buses for older students travelling to college.

The move from town to country can be a particularly good experience for children who will learn how to care for animals, possibly have a pony and experience life in the outdoors. It is also the perfect excuse for mum and dad to buy a ride on lawn mower.

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Cheers and beers DISCOVER THE ARRAY OF CLASSIC WINES AND ARTISAN BREWS GROWN AND PRODUCED IN THE BAY. Hawke’s Bay is also home to some 70, or so, wineries and about 250 vineyards which make it New Zealand’s second largest wine producer and the largest premium red wine producing region in the country.

Just as the soil is suited to growing quality agricultural and horticultural produce so it has proved exceptionally well suited to vines: there are over 4,845 producing hectares.

The Hawke’s Bay climate is maritime and similar to Bordeaux in France.

After the establishment of the Mission Vineyard in 1851, shortly followed by nearby Church Road Winery, other growers were attracted to the area and now there’s a network of vineyards growing varieties that include Cabernet Merlot, Chardonnay,

Pinot Gris, Riesling and Sauvignon Blanc.

The first vineyards were established not far from Hastings, Havelock North and Napier, although now they extend north-west to the Dartmoor Valley, as far north as Gisborne, down through the Heretaunga Plains to Central Hawke’s Bay and west along the Ngaruroro River.

Hawke’s Bay produces a large quantity of New Zealand’s apples so it’s no surprise that it is also becoming a centre of excellence for cider making.

Hot on cider’s heels are craft beers and ginger beers, with and without alcohol, that are being produced in ever increasing numbers.

Many businesses are of a boutique nature with products available at the

Farmers Market, the cellar door, selected watering holes and supermarkets. The distinction between craft beer and other beers basically is that they are manufactured by small scale breweries as

opposed to multinational corporations.

There are several beer gardens where tasting trays are available, or sample some at selected cafés and restaurants.

ASKERNE ESTATE WINERY HAVELOCK NORTH

Askerne is a boutique, family owned winery that offers a broad range of wines. We are specialists in aromatic white wines and dessert wines.

Askerne also offers “gourmet picnics” giving you the opportunity to select from our comprehensive range of packaged cheeses, meats, olives, seafood, pate, and condiments. Match your picnic with a glass of stunning Askerne fine wine in our idyllic vineyard setting.

Opening hours: Labour weekend to Queen’s Birthday weekend daily 10.00am to 5.00pm.

long established amongst the vineyards of the Kidnappers Coast, a Mediterranean inspired haven of hospitality & cuisine stay, savour & celebrate with friends & family, enjoying acclaimed estate grown wines - Homestead accommodation

A 267 Te Mata Mangateretere Road, Havelock North P 06 877 2089 www.askernewines.co.nz askerne askerneestate

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CLEARVIEW ESTATE WINERY Cellar Door & Lunch Restaurant 10am-5pm / 06 875 0150 194 Clifton Rd,Te Awanga, Hawke’s Bay www.clearviewestate.co.nz enquiries@clearviewestate.co.nz

Outstanding dining opportunities AWARD WINNING FINE DINING IS ANOTHER OF THE MAJOR ATTRACTIONS IN THE BAY. Many of Hawke’s Bay’s notable restaurants are associated with vineyards and wineries, for example Mission Estate Winery in Taradale, Elephant Hill an innovative winery estate and restaurant located on the beautiful Te Awanga coast, Craggy Range and Black Barn Bistro in Havelock North.

Another excellent restaurant, The Old Church in Meeanee, Napier is dedicated to weddings and functions these days. Its spaces offer a sense of grandeur with high ceilings and a magnificent chandelier.

Church Road Winery caters for functions, weddings and conferences but also offers à la carte lunches with paired wine suggestions and the emphasis on Hawke’s Bay sourced artisan produce.

Produce is fresh, local and seasonal. There can be few experiences more delightful than dining outdoors on a summer’s day admiring the beautiful views while enjoying some of the finest food Hawke’s Bay has to offer.

Craggy Range Restaurant in Havelock North has recently been refurbished and won two hats at the 2018 Cuisine Good Food Awards. Wine and food come together sublimely, in a dramatic setting. With extensive views of Te Mata Peak the emphasis is on fresh, local produce.

Excellent dining beyond the vines is available throughout the region at establishments such as Pacifica, Bistronomy, Indigo and Mr D Dining, all in Napier. St George’s Restaurant and Mangapapa, both not far from Havelock

North, offer fine dining with the emphasis on fresh, home grown produce. Another fine dining establishment is Malo in Havelock North situated within Porters Boutique Hotel which offers locally sourced, seasonal

produce much from their own garden.

Hawke’s Bay restaurants did well in the recent Cuisine Good Food Awards 2018 with Elephant Hill receiving the Yellow Brick Road Best Winery Restaurant Award.

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Grown with love ENJOY AN ABUNDANCE OF FRESH, SEASONAL PRODUCE. Throughout the Bay there are people dedicated to creating traditional, quality foodstuffs thanks to the excellent growing conditions for fruit and vegetables.

The Hawke’s Bay Farmers Market offers a relaxed atmosphere, not unlike a traditional village market where shoppers can browse at their leisure, have a coffee, listen to live music, and talk to the growers of seasonal fruits and vegetables, meats, mushrooms, preserves, wines and plants. It’s a great place to meet, taste and buy artisan products all in one place. The market is held every Sunday morning at the A&P Show grounds off Kenilworth Road in Hastings.

The Napier Urban Farmer’s Market is held every Saturday 9am - 1pm at Clive Square, Napier which is at the end of

Emerson Street. It’s smaller than the Hastings market but has a good selection of produce, coffee and a friendly vibe.

Te Awanga Organic Farmers Market is a new venture that runs on Wednesday from 4-7pm over summer until February 27 at the Te Awanga Domain.

The focus is very much on Organic food. In January and February there will be yoga sessions, workshops and food demonstrations.

Black Barn in Havelock North is the market to explore on Saturday mornings during summer. Shoppers can enjoy the shade of plane trees while selecting the freshest produce and all in a vineyard setting.

Olive products are available at several outlets and there’s an excellent range of oils, drizzles, relishes and antipasto

treats. There are several olive oil producers, many award winners, producing fine oil, including extra virgin.

Let’s not forget the abundance of fresh fruit and vegetables available during

summer from roadside stalls and orchard stores.

Blueberries, peaches, plums, nectarines, luscious cherries and sweetcorn by the bagful are but a few of the reasonably priced taste sensations.

Deco style buildings in the Southern hemisphere.

The Art Deco Trust, Napier’s preservation force, offers a variety of quality activities which educate, promote and

celebrate the history of Napier’s destruction and rebirth. The store is well worth a visit with quality retro toys, china, carpets, hats and an extensive range of gifts available.

Experience Art Deco THE UNDOUBTED HIGHLIGHT OF NAPIER’S CALENDAR IS THE ANNUAL NAPIER ART DECO FESTIVAL. Over 40,000 people from all over the world travel to Napier to experience a fantastic range of events, upwards of 250, many of which are free.

In 2019 the festival runs from Wednesday 13 - Monday 17 February.

Each year the number and range of events grows and include the Gatsby Picnic, the Depression Dinner, a parade of vintage cars, a soap box derby, old style balls and many, many more events. In 2019 there will be a focus on fashion and new events such as a dog parade, jazz breakfast and a beach banquet. Many events sell out quickly and it’s best to book online to avoid disappointment.

Most people dress in Art Deco style and being in Napier during the festival is rather like attending a huge,

fun, open air party. It’s a wonderful opportunity to step back in time and revel in the unique atmosphere that is the Art Deco Festival.

The history behind Napier being the Art Deco city is both sad and inspiring. Napier City and surrounding areas, including Hastings, suffered a devastating earthquake on 3 February 1931 which virtually destroyed the city.

What wasn’t destroyed by the quake was later damaged by fire that raged through the city centre. Interestingly enough the iconic Norfolk Pines along Marine Parade, planted in 1890, survived the quake.

Rebuilding was quick with many new buildings following the popular designs of the times. The result was the highest concentration of Art

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The choice is yours — Frimley or Havelock North Make the most of this opportunity to live in one of Hastings’ most desirable suburbs. Our Frimley development has been a sell out across the first 6 stages and with only 9 lots left for sale in Arataki, now is the time to secure the site for the home you’ve always wanted!

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With great schools, fantastic recreational facilities, Frimley Park and the Hawke’s Bay Sports Park close by, it’s no surprise stage 1 – 6 have been a sell-out. Due to demand Stage 7 & 9 have now been released including 48 sections ranging in size from 552m2 to 780m2.

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Located on the grounds of the former Arataki Holiday Park this development is just minutes from the vibrant Havelock North Village offering cafes & restaurants and great amenities including schools and parks. With only 2 lots left in stage 1, stage 2 has now been released.

Priced from $279,000 inc GST

Our quality developments offer: • Wide range of section sizes • Flat sites for easy building • All services provided to section boundaries • Geotech & NES certification • Sensible covenants to protect your investment Backed by an experienced local team, Greenstone Land Developments is proud to be creating quality sections across Hawke’s Bay.

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Napier Summer Fun! MTG Hawke’s Bay Visit Hawke’s Bay’s awardwinning museum, home of the region’s taonga and other treasures. Explore the artefacts in the Taonga Maori Gallery and discover the remarkable story of the region’s recovery following the devastating earthquake of 1931. Enjoy changing exhibitions of art, culture and social history, fun activities for the kids and our gift shop. Open daily, free entry.

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Napier i-SITE Visitor Centre What makes a great stay in the Bay? All the little things you didn’t expect like finding a funky café or an amazing place to stay. We’ve got the low down on Hawke’s Bay and our knowledgeable and friendly team can make hassle free bookings. We’re your local travel experts and will help you plan the perfect holiday!

Book now online or at the Napier i-SITE.

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Underwater adventures Stay, Relax, Enjoy!

Bay Skate Bay Skate is a multi-use, world-class roller sports park on Napier’s Marine Parade.

It caters for skateboarding, roller derby, bmx, scootering, inline hockey, rollerskating, artistic skating and rollerblading. The park has a flat rink, wooden ramp section and concrete bowls.

Bay Skate is all about letting the good times roll. Blast the ramps, shred the bowls or spin the rink, it’s up to you.

www.bayskate.nz

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Par2 MiniGolf Easy to find on Napier’s Marine Parade, Par2 MiniGolf provides all ages with a fun and relaxing environment to enjoy a round or two on our challenging courses. Choose from two 18-hole courses with unique features or enjoy a round on both. Open daily with extended summer hours.

Fun is right on your doorstep at Kennedy Park Resort with a fantastic playground, heated swimming pool complex, jumping pillow, gym, sky theatre, entertainment room, free wifi and much more. Choose from a vast range of accommodation options. Don’t forget to dine at Storkey’s Restaurant – the onsite restaurant and bar.

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Sea life in magical lights this holiday season! Discover the Aquarium’s festive characters brought to life with amazing light shows and stunning special effects.

While you’re visiting, see the little penguins, explore the oceanarium and spot New Zealand’s native wildlife – the Tuatara and Kiwi. Holiday Lights is open to the public during normal opening hours until 31 January. Normal admission rates apply.

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Hawke’s Bay events Fiesta of Lights

Saturday 29 December 2018 – Tuesday 1 January 2019

December 15- January 7 gates open 9pm to 11pm nightly and 8.30pm on New Year’s Eve. Hawke’s Bay Showgrounds, Hastings The twentieth anniversary of this dazzling display of thousands of lights sees more lights than ever before. It’s a great family night out. Entry

Rhythm and Vines 2018 Waiohika Estate Vineyard, 75 Waimata Valley Rd, Gisborne

is $6 for all ages, under 3’s are free. There’s a fireworks display on New Year’s Eve.

Black Barn Open Air Cinema 27-30 December 2018 & 2-6 January 2019 A purpose built amphitheatre in the foothills of Havelock North has an excellent reputation as an outdoor movie venue. The film line up is still being finalised but there will be plenty to satisfy a broad range of movie appetites. blackbarn.com/ events

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CAPE KIDNAPPERS Cape Kidnappers safari experience takes you to Hawkes Bay’s Cape Kidnappers Gannet Colony the world’s largest, most accessible Mainland Gannet nesting place.

Travel in comfort in our air conditioned 4 x 4 Coach, through Cape Kidnappers Station & the native wildlife sanctuary - traversing riverbeds, bread rolling pastures, through stands of native bush, sleep gullies and breathtaking inclines.

DAILY TOURS 9:30AM & 1:30PM

A 3-day international music festival held in Gisborne annually. Widely regarded as one of the world’s best New Year’s destinations, 20,000 people from all around the world will travel to the most

The Vantage Elite & U23 Road National Championship 4-6 January 2019, Napier This is New Zealand’s premier national road cycling event, attracting New Zealand’s top professional and amateur road cyclists all vying for coveted National Jerseys. The event is part of the Summer Cycling Carnival which is a celebration

396 Clifton Road, Te Awanga

PH: 06 875 0888 www.gannetsafaris.co.nz | info@gannetsafaris.co.nz

of cycling combining elite and fun cycling events. With fun events for the kids and the Elite champs the Carnival has something for everyone.

Gift vouchers are available

Helicopter Tours in Hawke’s Bay with

Bay Heliwork If you are looking to experience the very best this stunning area has to offer, then a unique helicopter tour of Hawke’s Bay and the surrounding region is a great option.

At Bay Heliworks we can provide a helicopter tour to suit practically every requirement. Click on the links below to find out more about our helicopter tours.

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eastern point of Aotearoa to farewell 2018 in style and welcome in the first sunrise of 2019.

• Helicopter Sightseeing • Helicopter Charters

• Luxury Wedding Transport • Heli Winery Tours • Airport Transfers A sightseeing helicopter flight over Hawke’s Bay’s picturesque coastline or a helicopter ride over the stunning Kaweka and Kaimanawa Ranges, around Mt Ruapehu and Tongariro National Park... your itinerary is only governed by your imagination and budget.

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Wairoa A&P Show 17 January- 19 January 2019 With open rodeo, competition shearing, dog trials and top class show jumping and equestrian events, there’s more on offer than your average family day out.

Sideshows for the children, Lulu the Clown and local performers make for great family entertainment.

Napier Art Deco Festival 13-17 February 2019

Bridge Pa Wine Festival

Napier & Hastings, many venues The 31st Art Deco Festival, bigger and better than ever, many free events, Hundreds

Saturday 19 January 10am-6pm Back for the fifth year, eight wineries in the Bridge Pa Triangle Wine District of Hawke’s Bay, are once again coming together to run the Bridge Pa Wine Festival.

All wineries will be connected

by Hop On/Hop off Buses, allowing attendees to visit multiple wineries and enjoy a wide range of wine experiences. Each Winery has different offerings of Wine,

of vintage cars, Great Gatsby Picnics, Depression Dinner, Royal New Zealand Navy concert, Art Deco best dressed contest, antique fair, choirs, jazz, talks and walks, balls, bus tours, high tea, flying displays.

See online catalogue and book online. artdeconapier.com

Horse of the Year Show 12-17 March 2019 Hawke’s Bay A&P Showgrounds, Hastings

Food, and Music. The wineries involved are Abbey Estate, Alpha Domus, Ash Ridge, Ngatarawa, Oak Estate, Paritua, Red Metal and Sileni. facebook. com/bridgepawinefestival

The annual Land Rover Horse of the Year Show is New Zealand’s premier equestrian competition, featuring a range of horse and rider combinations from multiple disciplines. With over 1400 riders and 1800

horses competing for lucrative titles and prize money, the show is a feature in all equestrian calendars.

Welcome to Taradale where our eclectic mix of shops, cafes, restaurants and professional services are all within walking distance.

Taradale is a vibrant and friendly township and a great place to shop, dine and do business

This luxury 5 bedroom, 325m2 colonial style property, only 60 minutes from Wellington is available for short-stay rental.

Situated within the 14 acre grounds of Lismore Estate, Lismore House is the perfect place for vacations, family reunions, weddings, honeymoons, corporate events or as a special occasion venue.

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The great outdoors THERE’S AN ABUNDANCE OF SPORTING AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES IN THE BAY.

Life’s a beach

Waimarama Beach with its long, sandy beach and views to Bare Island is undoubtedly the most popular beach in summer and huge crowds congregate at the beach for Waimarama Beach Day in January.

Close by is Ocean Beach, a small community on the east coast with a golden sand beach with many bachs and holiday homes. It’s a fairly isolated spot with no shops but it does have surf patrols in summer. There’s a strong rip current that attracts surfers.

Waipatiki Beach 20ks north of Napier is a small but beautiful beach with camping facilities. The beach is wonderfully sandy and there are also some good walks nearby.

Further down the coast in Central Hawke’s Bay there

are some magnificent, often deserted, beaches to enjoy: Kairakau Beach, Mangakuri, and Pourere Beach where you can fish, swim, surf and launch boats from the beach.

Aramoana Beach, Blackhead Beach with its Te Angiani Marine Reserve and Porangahau Beach, which has fishing events during summer are all popular destinations.

Cycling

There are over 200kms of cycling trails in the Bay with many of them perfect for families. There are plenty of flat routes and several choices of route such as the wineries and landscape trails and the water ride. They are very will signposted, well maintained with refreshment stops often nearby. www.hawkesbaytrails.co.nz

There are numerous bike hire companies and guided or self-guided tours. Tours can range from a few hours to several days. Some can organise to pick up your purchases (often wine for those cycling the wine trail) so that cycling is just that little bit easier!

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Napier’s Marine Parade has a junior bike track, a safe, educational environment where youngsters can learn about road safety and the Napier Pump Track with facilities for skate boarders, scooter riders and cyclists to improve their skills.

Gannet Beach Adventures DISCOVER THE MAGIC AND BEAUTY OF THE CAPE KIDNAPPERS/TE KAUWAE-A-MAUI COAST AND ITS WINGED INHABITANTS IN HAWKE’S BAY. Hop on board for a unique eco-experience with your Gannet Beach Adventures guide. We travel along the beach on trailers towed by vintage tractors to experience the wonder of Hawke’s Bay’s coastline and the world’s largest mainland gannet colony.

You’ll be in awe of a landscape formed over 4 million years, the local history and settler stories. Stops along the way give you an insight into how nature’s forces have shaped the cliffs. There are lots of great photo spots during the 4-hour return trip.

Travelling through the Black Reef beach colony you get so close you can almost touch

the gannets, nests and chicks in their natural environment.

At the Cape there is plenty of time to enjoy a scenic walk up to the larger Plateau Colony or stay near the beach to relax with a picnic and swim before the return trip back to base.

Stunning views across Hawke Bay from the top of the Cape grace many photo pages and walls back home.

Our tour is perfect whether you are travelling solo or with others. It is suitable for all ages, but a moderate fitness level is required to walk up to the Plateau colony.

Our tours run from September to April and depart on the day’s low tide.

Start times vary from early

morning to late afternoon, so please check our website for your travel dates. Bookings in advance are essential.

The spectacular nesting gannets may be your initial draw-card but you will soon discover there is much more

to our tour - our distinctive mode of transport, the dramatic scenery and the fascinating geology of this area amazes everyone from young to old!

You really will have more fun than you ever imagined!

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Wairoa and Mahia EXPLORE SPACE COAST NEW ZEALAND.

The only accommodation on the shores of Lake Waikaremoana CAMPING SITES General Store / Fuel Fishing Supplies SH 38, Lake Waikaremoana, Te Urewera P: 06 837 3826 E: waikaremoanahp@doc.govt.nz www.waikaremoana.info

Whether you’re coming from north, south or west, the Wairoa district is worth more than just a passing glance.

When you visit the Wairoa district, you will discover a wild and outstandingly scenic environment.

From glistening lakes and vast tracts of native bush to long stretches of sandy beach, this top spot on the North Island’s east coast has something for everyone.

Centrally located between Napier and Gisborne, the township of Wairoa is the ideal starting point for exploring the wider district. And now there’s another attractionthe Rocket Lab founded in 2006. The company chose Mahia Peninsula as the perfect spot to launch their rockets. The best spot in the Wairoa District to view rocket launches is Blucks Pit (accessible via Blucks Pit Road).

Wairoa is the ideal starting point for exploring the wider district. Take the time to stock up on supplies from the local stores before heading off either inland, towards the coast or explore Wairoa

itself. Along with the basic essentials all needs for camping, hunting, fishing and the general outdoors are available.

The Wairoa River which runs through town is a broad river with opportunities for plenty of water sports such as water skiing, rowing and yachting. The Wairoa River attracts water sports enthusiasts from around the country who row, sail or paddle in waka ama. Canoeing, white water rafting and kayaking are also available on outlying rivers and lakes.

Well-known for its many sandy beaches and enticing surf breaks, Mahia is a beachlover’s paradise. Several accommodation options are available, from camping to bach rental. Rewarding fishing, dive tours, surf lessons or simple walks on the beach are just a few of the activities on offer here.

Hunting and fishing opportunities are another big attraction for visitors, and there are a number of guides operating in the area to assist if needed.

Hawke’s Bays little gem in the heart of Wairoa • Fashion • Footwear • Homewares • Nursery and more

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Discover an endless summer and more in Taira-whiti Gisborne!

Take the first splash of summer fun in a region where the locals will tell you it’s an endless summer. From the land of the first light, kia ora, welcome. We invite you to discover our unique corner of Aotearoa – New Zealand.

Taira-whiti Gisborne is rich in history, culture, cuisine and adventure.

GISBORNE CITY

VINTAGE RAILWAY

Taira-whiti means “the coast upon which the sun shines across the water”. Which is apt since we are the first in the world to see the sun. Also commonly called East Coast, Eastland, the Taira-whiti region extends from east of Opo-tiki in the north to the Mohaka River in the south.

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Photo credit: Gisborne Herald

Home of WA165 the only remaining WA class train Operating most holiday weekends • Charters on application www.gcvr.org.nz Workshop is open Thursday and Saturday mornings

The Engine Shed, Corner of Customhouse Street and Awapuni Road, Gisborne For Bookings contact Gisborne i-Site • Tel: 06 868 6139

A New Zealand Must-Do!

• A unique conserv vation experience • Playground for all agess • 25km of walking trackss • Open daily 8am - 4pm • Accommodation available

P: +64 6 863 9003 E: enquiries@eastwoodhill.org.nz A: 2392 Wharekopae Rd, RD 2, Ngatapa, Gisborne

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Reef Ecology Tour with Wild Stingrays Bookings essential as tours are run on low tides daily

almost untouched paradise of spectacular surf beaches, inland wilderness, fertile vineyards and farms, marae and settlements, gorgeous lakes and rivers.

Taira-whiti is a region of many firsts. In addition to welcoming the sun, Gisborne saw some of the first Ma-ori to land after their epic Pacific navigations in the fourteenth century. Their many descendants now make up almost half of the region – an authentic expression of what

it means to be a bicultural nation. It’s also where, in 1769, James Cook anchored his ship Endeavour and came ashore for the first meeting on land between Ma-ori and Pa-keha. The encounter will be commemorated every October until 2019, when major events will mark the 250th year of this historic coming together of our peoples. The beginnings of our modern nation truly started here. And in keeping with those voyages, Taira-whiti hosts the dawn of a new space

532 Whangara Road, SH35, GISBORNE

Ph 06 868 5153 www.divetatapouri.com

WAIMATA CHEESE

Proudly handcrafted in sunny Gisborne, and bringing joy to cheese lovers from Kaitaia to the Bluff for over twenty-five years.

Find us in your local supermarket, or at the Gisborne Farmer’s Market every Saturday morning.

www.waimatacheese.co.nz

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Tairāwhiti Museum and Art Gallery Mon-Sat 10am – 4pm Sun and Public Holidays 1.30pm – 4pm Stout Street, GISBORNE

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age – with Rocket Lab basing its operations on the beautiful Mahia Peninsula.

The jewel in Opo-tiki’s crown is the Motu Trails, heaven for cycle enthusiasts.

Gisborne is a gateway to the Motu Trails, among the Great Rides of New Zealand. From dune and forest tracks, to vineyard tours and city trails, our region offers cycling suitable for every age and stage. Cyclists, trampers, hunters and fishers love exploring our hinterland all year round. Some lucky ones will enjoy pulling up a fresh cray for dinner, catching a trout in the Motu River or chartering a deep sea fishing boat.

Travelling up the north side from Opo-tiki around State Highway 35, the East Cape hugs the coastline most of the way, passing beaches and coves that are starkly beautiful with their black, almost volcanic rocky inlets and native bush growing with wild abandon. When you

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reach the most eastern point of mainland New Zealand and start heading south towards Gisborne, the road takes you inland and the landscape transforms into lush, rolling high country farms. With the pounding surf of the Pacific on one side, and a rich history of settlements, inns and marae on the other, the journey around Taira-whiti’s East Cape is one of the world’s great drives.

Highlights are the impossibly long wharf at Tolaga Bay, the magnificent Tikitiki church, the carvings at Mt Hikurangi, catching the first sunrise at the East Cape Lighthouse, and a must do is the stingray interaction at Dive Tatapouri.

Taira-whiti Gisborne is one of the first wine regions in New Zealand and is recognised globally for its Chardonnay, Viognier, Gewürztraminer and Chenin Blanc. Many of our world-class vineyards offer cellar doors to indulge your passion for wine and food. Our food and

Taira-whiti means “the coast upon which the sun shines across the water”. Which is apt since we are the first in the world to see the sun.

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Funsor NZ Marine inflatable boats with advanced technology for safety, dependability, performance and styling.

5 year warranty on the hull fabric • 3 years on the hull seams

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hospitality come from the same source: from our land, to our people and then to you.

We’re the surf capital too.

We’ve got, arguably, New Zealand’s best breaks and can guarantee a choice of surf for every age and level of expertise. Our region boasts kilometres of world-class breaks, suitable for all ages.

But adventure beckons from beyond the surf, making Taira-whiti Gisborne an outdoor nirvana. Wairoa, “Long water”, is the gateway to the wilderness playgrounds of Te Urewera, the largest untouched native forest area remaining in the North Island, and also one of the Great Walks of New Zealand, Lake Waikaremoana.

Summer in Taira-whiti Gisborne is not to be missed.

Visit www.tairawhitigisborne. co.nz where you can find a plethora of reasons to visit us – for business and for pleasure. So, come on over we’d love to see you!

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THE FIRST LIGHT

The first is always unforgettable Experience a journey of discovery in a region of firsts, Taira-whiti Gisborne.

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