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Hawke’sBay, ingreatcompany
WhenHawke’sBaywasnamedaGreatWineCapitaloftheworldin2023,it elevatedtheregiontositalongsidedestinationheavyweightssuchasBordeaux, NapaValley,VeronaandSouthAustralia.So,whatmakesthishumblecornerof Aotearoaabucketlistdestination?Readontofindout.
Hawke’sBay isoneofjust12regions orcitiesworldwidetobenameda GreatWineCapitaloftheworldand theonlyoneinNewZealandthatcan claimthishonour.
Bestowedondestinationsthat deliverapreeminentwinetourism experience, achievingGreat WineCapital statusisno easyfeat.
Eachofthe GreatWine Capitalshavetheir ownpointofdifference. InregionssuchasBordeaux,the destination’sgrandeurandhistory areinplainsight;NapaValley’svast swathesofvine-coveredhillside stretchasfarastheeyecansee; whileVerona’swinecultureis embeddedinday-to-daylife.
orboutiquevineyard,andmakesboth placesfeellikehome.
Itistheregion’sextensivearrayof provenance-ledculinaryexperiences. Andthewineitself,whichissecondto none.
Blessedwithsomeofthebestwinegrowingsoilsandclimatesinthe country,Hawke’sBayproduceswines thatstandalongsidethosefromthe mostnotablewineregionsinthe world.Infact,Hawke’sBaywineis nowsoesteemedthat12brilliant dropshavebecometheveryfirst fromNewZealandtobesampledat CitéDuVin,the world-famous culturalvenue dedicated towinein Bordeaux, France.
InHawke’sBayhowever,theregion’s pointofdifferenceisitslaid-back yetattentivehospitality.Itisthe understatedmagicthatwelcomes visitorstobothasprawlingwineestate
Whiletheworld’s mostdiscerningwine loverssavouratasteof Hawke’sBay,itisKiwis athomewhocanmost easilyplanatriptothe
world’snewestGreatWineCapitalthis summer.
Hawke’sBaysunshineisquickto makevisitorsswitchintoholidaymode.Theundulatinglimestone cyclewaysconnectcellardoorswith cafes,artisansand stunningscenery, andvisitorsto thisGreatWine Capitalcan enjoyoutdoor concertsand eventsthroughout summer.
So,ifyou’relookingtotickoffthe greatwinedestinationsoftheworld, whynotstartwithAotearoa’sown GreatWineCapital–Hawke’sBay.
Hawke’sBayand Tairāwhitiare openforbusiness!
Hawke’sBayoffersanexcellentlifestyle,quiteunlike anywhereelseinNewZealand.Welovesharingourgood fortunewithvisitors,especiallythoseseekingtoescapethe hustleandbustleoflargercentres.Whynotjoinusfora relaxingbreakorjoinusherepermanently?You’dbemost welcome.
TheBayliterallydoeshaveitall fromanequable,Mediterranean climatethat’ssoimportant forourfoodandwineindustryto naturalbeautythatincludesranges, rivervalleys,vineyardsandbeautiful beaches.Thegoodnewsisthat lastyearHawke’sBayjoinedglobal heavyweightssuchasBordeaux,Bilbao andNapaValleyasthenewestGreat WineCapitaloftheworld.
There’salwayssomethinggoing oninHawke’sBayinspring,summer, autumnandwinter.There’svibrancy, yetnoneofthestressassociated withlivingandworkinginAuckland. Weekendsseemlonger,andmore enjoyable,aspeoplegetoutand abouteitheronfoot,cyclingor generallyenjoyingtheoutdoorlife.
Spendinghourscommutingdaily isunheardofasNapier,Hastingsand HavelockNorthareallwithinashort driveofeachother.It’spossibletowalk toworkforthosewhoprefercityliving. ManyotherscommutefromCentral Hawke’sBayandlifestyleblocksinthe country.
WhiletheBayoffersarelaxed lifestylethere’snoshortageof excellentschools,medicalfacilities, shops,diningexperiencesanda widerangeofbothresidentialand commercialrealestateoptions. Creativetalentalsoaboundsinthe Baywhichmakesitaveritabletreasure
troveforartandcraftlovers,andalso thosewhoenjoythedramaticarts. There’sanabundanceoftheatre, opera,music,movies,balletanda hostofotherentertainmentonoffer.
Hawke’sBayisawell-knownfood andwinedestination,aholiday destination,andofcoursethe ArtDecoambienceandannual celebrationsinMid-Februaryattract thousandsofvisitors.
Justunderfour-hoursdriveaway isTairāwhitiGisbornewhichisa stunninganduniquecornerof Aotearoathat’sperfectfordiscovery. Frommajesticmountainstothe pristinePacificshores,Tairāwhiti Gisborneoffersendlessopportunities toexplore,unwindandrejuvenate. Takealeisurelystrollonthepristine beaches,orenjoyaglassofwineat thepicturesquevineyards.Connect withthefriendlylocalsasyoudiscover Aotearoainanentirelynewlight. Thedistrictisfamousforitsstunning sunrisesandsunsets,andthelonger daysmakeittheperfecttimeto findthebestspottogazeouttothe horizon.
Wehopethatyoufindthis publicationservestoinspireand encourageyoutojoinusintheBay andTairāwhitiGisborneforabrand new,relaxedandpleasurefilled lifestyle,orholiday,wherepeoplestill havethetimeofdaytosayhello.
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ABOVE: WaimaramaBeach. BELOWLEFT: GolfatCapeKidnappers. BELOWRIGHT: Hawke’sBayisthenewestGreatWinecapitaloftheworld. BOTTOM: ArtDecocelebrationsattractthousandstoenjoythefestive atmosphereinNapiereveryFebruary.
CAPEESTATEBOXINGDAYFESTIVAL2024
Thursday26December
Fortheninthconsecutiveyearthisboutiquefestival promisesadayfilledwithlivemusic,gamesand deliciousfood,allsetagainstthebackdropofCape Kidnappersandtheocean.Neo-dubstalwarts TOIwillbeonheadliningdutiesandwillperform alongside17otherartistsfromHawke’sBayand aroundAotearoa.Moreinformationandbooking onlineat www.boxingdayfestival.co.nz
LANDROVERHORSEOFTHEYEAR2025
4-9March,TōmoanaShowgrounds
Theeventattractsmorethan1500ridersaboard 1900horseswhocompeteacrossmanydisciplines, allvyingfortoptitlesandbraggingrightsatNew Zealand’spinnacleshow.Thereareshopping opportunities,hospitalityandfunforallthefamily. www.hoy.kiwi
Thisisjustasmallsampleofeventsonoffer.See
THEBRIDGEPAWINEFESTIVAL
Saturday18January2025
EightwineriesintheBridgePaTriangledistrictof Hawke’sBayarehostingtheAnnualBridgePaWine Festivalfortheeleventhyearinarow.Thewineries areallclosetoeachotherandwillbeconnected byhopon/hopoffbuses.Thewineriesinvolved areAbbeyEstate,AlphaDomus,AshRidgeWinery, OakEstate,ParituaWinery,SileniWines,RedMetal VineyardsandZariaWines. www.bridgepatriangle.nz
SUMMERF.A.W.C! 14-23March
FoodandWineClassicisaHawke’sBay’siconic culinaryfestivalwithvisitingnationalandinternational talentandmouthwateringproducetorivalanyregion. Thereareenticingeventthemestosuitallmannerof tastes,andstunningvenuestoshowcasethelot.See www.fawc.co.nzforallthedetails.
www.hawkesbaynz.com/whatson and www.eventfinder.co.nz formoreinformation.
THEARTDECOFESTIVALNAPIER
13–16Feb2025
Theuniquefestivalisrecognizedworldwideasa bucketlistevent,attracting40,000+participants fromNewZealandandallaroundtheworld.New Zealand’sArtDecocapital,Napier,celebratesits annualfestivalinFebruarywithmorethan200 events,includingentertainmentexperiences,outdoor concerts,vintagecarparades,fashionshows,dining experiences,aGreatGatsbypicnicandmuchmore.
HAWKE’SBAYMARATHON 17May2025
Makeitaweekendgetawayyouwon’tforgetand getyourclosestfriendstogethertoenjoythe Hawke’sBayMarathonandregion! Takeinthebesthighlightsoftheregion,with flateasyrunningthroughlocalcycletrails,quiet countryroadsandpassvineyardsandorchardsallfinishingattheimpressiveElephantHillEstate& Winerywhereyoucancelebrateyoureffortsinstyle. www.hawkesbaymarathon.co.nz
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emphasisesfreshingredientsand localprovenance.
Wine&dine
WemaybeNewZealand’soldestwinegrowingregion,butHawke’s Bayisthenewkidontheglobalstagesincebeingrecognisedasthe newestGreatWineCapitaloftheworldin2023.
Theaccoladedoesn’tjustacknowledge theoutstandingdiversityandquality ofourmanywinevarietals.Itreflects theimpressivewinedestinationexperience onoffertovisitors,whetherthatbelong lunchingatatopwineryrestaurant,cycling inthesunshinealongtrailsconnectingthe vineyardsorexperiencingthefamousArt Decoheritageoftheregion.
NowsittingalongsidewineindustryheavyweightsincludingBordeaux,NapaValley, AdelaideandCapeTown,Hawke’sBayis consideredabucket-listdestinationforany loverofqualitywine.
Hawke’sBayisNewZealand’soldest establishedwineregionandisthelargest premiumredwineproducerinthecountry. Theregionisrenownedforfull-bodiedred blends,elegantSyrahandrich,complex Chardonnays.Approximately90%ofNew Zealand’sSyrah,CabernetsandMerlot areproducedinHawke’sBay,anditis renownedforbeingthespiritualhome ofNewZealandChardonnay. Thereareover200vineyards including58independentgrowers, 100wineriesand38cellardoors. Hawke’sBayoffersextensive winetourismexperiencesincluding winetours,vineyardcycling,winery concerts,andurbanwineries. There’saconvenientwineandfood mapavailableathawkesbaynz.com. Therecanbefewexperiencesmore delightfulthandiningalfrescoona summer’sdaywhileenjoyingsomeofthe
TrinityHillisaniconicNewZealandwinery, producingworld-classwinesfornearly30yearsinthe famedGimblettGravelsDistrictofHawke’sBay.
In1993,havingrecognisedtheoutstandingpotential oftheHawkesBay’sGimblettGravelswinegrowing district,TrinityHillbecameoneoftheregion’searly pioneers,plantinggrapevinesonabarrenplotwhich continuestoproduceexceptionalwinestoday.
Visitourcellardoortoexperienceawiderangeof wines,includingtheinternationallyrecognised “Homage”,ortochilloutonourlargelawnwitha coldglassofwine;theperfectspotonasunny summerday!LivemusiconSundaysandlightmeals areavailable-visitthewebsiteformoredetailsandto makeabooking.
OpenWednesdaytoSunday11amto5pm, bookingsrecommended.
finest,freshestfoodthatHawke’sBayhasto offer.
ManyofHawke’sBay’snotablerestaurants areassociatedwithvineyardsandwineries, forexampleMissionEstateWineryin Taradale,CraggyRangeandBlackBarn BistroinHavelockNorth.
Excellentdiningbeyondthevines isavailablethroughouttheregionat establishmentssuchasPacifica,Bistronomy, CentralFireStationBistroandMrDDining, allinNapier.StGeorge’sRestaurantand MangapapaarebothnotfarfromHavelock Northandofferfinediningwiththeemphasis onfresh,home-grownproduce.
Hastingshasundergonearenaissance inthelastfewyearsandHeretaunga StreetEastinparticularofferscafes,bars, restaurantssuchasFunbuns,Sazioand CraftandSocialBar&Eatery.
Therearemanycafésandrestaurants throughoutthedistrictofferingreasonably priced,qualitymealsandfamilyfriendly facilities,oftenwithspecialkids’menus. Thereisalsoanexcellentselectionofcoffee shopsforthosewhocan’tgotoofarwithout theirdaily‘fix.’
TheproximityofHastings,Napierand HavelockNorthtoeachothergivesfar greateropportunitiesfordiningoutwith cuisineembracinganexcellentrangeof ethnicfoodsuchasThai,Turkish,Indian, Mexican,Spanish,ChineseandIndonesian, alongwithtraditionalEuropeanstylefood. Seewww.hawkesbaywine.co.nz
PHOTO:HBTourism INSET:Francky GodinhoofStGeorge’sRestaurant
Needacomfybedto restyourhead?
Well,you’reinluck!Hawke’sBaypeopleareknownfortheirhospitality, andthereisplentyofchoicetosuityourneeds.
Witheverythingfromluxury retreatsandromanticcottages amongstthevines,tofamilyfriendlyholidayparksandglampingspots, you’reguaranteedtofindtheperfect night’ssleep.
HotelsinHawke’sBaycomeinall shapes,sizesandpersonalities.From budgettoluxury,thereisagreatrange tochoosefromandevensomethatare petfriendly.Therearealsomanymotels inHawke’sBay,andallaregenerallyofa veryhighstandardandwellsituatedon mainroadsandnearcitycentres.
Hawke’sBayoffersexceptionalluxury accommodationinsomeseriously stunninglocations.HavelockNorthisthe locationofBlackBarnRetreats,Craggy RangeLodge,MangapapaHoteland TeMataHousethatallofferquality experiences.NearHastingsisTheManse, aluxury5-starboutiquelodgeset amongstthevinesintheGimblettGravels winegrowingdistrict.
Farmstaysandhomestaysareaunique accommodationoptionifyouwanta realtasteoflocallife.Itmightinvolve gettingdirtyonthefarmorjustseeing howalocalfamilyliveinHawke’sBay. MohakaRiverFarmoffersavarietyof accommodation,horsetrekkingandfarm experienceswithstunningviewscloseby theMohakaRiver.LudlowFarmstayB&B inOtaneisarenovatedshearerscottage
TheVines
ExperienceluxuryglampinginHawke’sBay,nestledamong thevines.Enjoybreathtakingviews,peacefulsurroundings, andunforgettablestaysinapicturesquevineyardsetting.
setonaworkingcrop,beefandlamb finishingfarm.
Holidayparksareequippedtopleasea widerangeofpeopleforaminimalcost, andmostaresetinbeautifullocations nearbeachesorlocalattractions.Kids aregenerallywellcateredforwhich keepstheparentshappy!ThereareTop 10holidayparksinNapierandHastings, andKennedyParkResortinNapier.Further afieldintheWairoadistrictistheMorere HotSpringsLodgeofferingcountryside accommodationsetin30acresof woodlandandnativebush.
Takeacoupleofdaysanddiveinto someearlyNewZealandhistoryby visitingCentralHawke’sBay’shistoric homesteads,manyofwhichhavebeen lovinglypreservedtorepresentanera goneby.
If“livinghistory”appeals,thenGwavas GardenandHomesteadistheplace tosoakupover120yearsofit.The homesteadhasthreelovelybedrooms availableforB&Bstyleaccommodation andissituatedinthemiddleofamature 9-hectareWoodlandGardenofNational Significance,theoldestplantingsdating backto1860.
There’salsoagoodselectionof propertiestorentonwebsitessuchas airbnb.co.nzandbookaback.co.nz. Seeplentymoreoptionsandbook online www.hawkesbaynz.com
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Whetheryou’redreamingofapenguinencounter, amini-golfmatch,orastayatHawke’sBay’s largestresort,we’llcrafttheperfectitineraryfor you-withoutbookingfees.
DropbywhenyouhittheBayorreachoutbefore yousetoff.We’llcreateapersonalisedadventure foryouacrossNapier,Hawke’sBay,oranywherein NewZealand.
Enjoy retirement to the full
Hawke’sBayhasearnedareputationasafantasticplacetoenjoy thatlong-awaitedtimeoftotalfreedomfrompaidemployment
Theword‘retirement’conjures imagesofelderlypeoplerelaxing anddoing-wellnotverymuch Butinfact,manyHawke’sBayretirees reportthatsincethey’vequitworking andstartedtakingiteasier,they’venever beenbusier
Lifestylevillagesofferindependent retirementlivingorservicedapartments andmanyoffercarefacilitiesshould theneedarise Retireesareoptinginto lifeinlifestylevillagesastheyofferfun, activities,security,companionshipand agoodchoiceoflivingoptionssuch asvillasandapartmentsgenerally surroundedbybeautifulgardensand locatednottoofarfromcommunity
facilities
There’sawealthofchoicewhenit comestoretirementvillageswithoptions inNapiersuchasThePrincessAlexandra RetirementVillageinAhuririandseveral SummersetcomplexesinHastings, NapierandHavelockNorth Summerset Palmsisareasonablynewdevelopment locatedinthecoastalsuburbofTeAwa TheArvidagroupoperatesMary DoyleinHavelockNorthwhichissetin peacefulsurroundings Inadditiontoa rangeoflivingoptionsitoffersacafé, restaurantandsharedlounge There’s alsoaputtinggreen,croquetlawnanda recreationcentrewithapoolandspa JamesWattieRetirementVillage
inHavelock North,operated byRyman Healthcare,has arangeofoptions includingtownhouse independentapartm , assistedlivingandresthome,a hospitalandspecialistdementiacare Thereareplentyofactivitiesandit’s closetoHavelockNorthVillage ManyretiredpeopleinHawke’sBay ownmobilehomesandspendalarge proportionoftheirtimetravellingaround thecountry,enjoyingnewexperiences andmeetinglike-mindedfriends There areplentyoflockandleaveoptionsto befoundinHawke’sBay Forthosewhoprefertohavetheir homefirmlyfixedinoneplace,awide selectionofrealestatethroughout Hawke’sBaycatersfortheretired
market Thereis somethingforevery budget,fromsimple wobedroomunitsto ge modern lockand homes Theresahugearrayof clubsandorganisationsthatpresent endlessopportunitiesfortakingup newhobbiesorinterests Retiredfolks areparticularlywellcaredforasfaras sportsactivitiesareconcerned Themildclimatelendsitselftoarange ofactivities,manyofwhichcanbe undertakenyear-round Thereareplenty ofgolfcourses,cycleandwalkingtrails, swimmingpoolsandbowlingclubsto namebutafewsportsoptions Thereare alsowalkingclubs,severalbranchesof ForestandBirdandspecialistgardening clubsinwhichtogetinvolved
Town, countryor coastalliving
ComparedtoAucklandHawke’sBayoffersamoreaffordable housingmarket.ThemedianhousepriceinAucklandoftenexceeds $1millionwhilethemedianhousepriceinHawke’sBaywasaround $640,000asofAugust2024.
ThelowerpropertypricesinHawke’s Baycanbeattributedtoitssmaller population,lowerdemandfor housing,andgreateravailabilityofland. Theregion’seconomyislessdiversified thanAuckland’s,relyingheavilyon primaryindustriesandtourism, whichinfluencesthepropertymarket dynamics.
Forpotentialbuyersandinvestors, thesedifferencesmeanthatAuckland offershigh-valuepropertieswith thepotentialforsignificantcapital gains,butatahigherentrycost.In
contrast,Hawke’sBayprovidesmore affordableoptionswithaslowerbut steadyappreciationinvalue,making itattractiveforthoseseekingaquieter lifestyleorinvestmentopportunitiesina lessvolatilemarket.
There’sanexcellentchoicewith optionsfortown,countryandlifestyle living.Haveanewhomebuiltorchoose landandbuildoptions.Localand nationalfranchisesofferdesignand buildservices.There’salsoagood selectionofshowhomestoinspect. Forthoselookingforexecutivestyle
residencestherearesomenewer suburbssuchaspopularFrimleyin Hastings,AratakiinHavelockNorth,Te AwainNapierandParklandsinPoraiti, Napier.InFrimleythere’sApplecroft subdivision,anewdevelopment withsectionscurrentlyavailable.In NapierMissionHillsisanewresidential subdivisionunderconstructiononthe hillswestofMissionEstateWinery. There’sagreatchoiceoflifestyle propertiesrangingfromexecutive homeswithacreagetoorchardsand anoccasionalvineyard.Areastolook forincludeEskdale,Maraekakaho, Waipawa,Waipukurau,BridgePa,Otane, andtheoutskirtsofHavelockNorth. Forthoseseekingcommercialor industrialrealestateopportunities choosefromalargeselectionforsale andlease.Forexample,there’sbare landinOmahuRoadandIrongate
industrialsubdivisionforsale.Asa ruralhubtherearecoolstores,freezers, chillersandwarehousesonoffer.Finally, thereareretailsitesandindustrialunits aplenty.
AssistancecanbefoundatTe Rae(formerlytheHBBusinessHub) inHastingswhichcomprisesthe Hawke’sBayChamberofCommerce, NewZealandTradeandEnterprise, ExportNZ,andBusinessCentral.These organisationsaretheretohelpyou growanddevelopyourbusiness.The ChamberofCommercefacilitates networkingopportunities,provides professionalexpertise,andadvocates forbusinessinterests.
Gotowww.greatthingsgrowhere.co.nz forinformationaboutlivingandworking inHawke’sBaywithsuccessstoriesand usefulresources.
Afamilycampinanunspoiltrurallocation bytheseawithpoweredsites,tentsitesand cabins.Agoldensandybeachwithbushand coastalwalks. ONLY30minutesfromNapier.
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Aperfect weddingdestination
Hawke’sBayisblessedwithanextensiverangeoffinewinesthat aregrownandcraftedlocally.Addmediterraneanstyleweather, stunninglocationsandsplendidfoodandHawke’sBayistheperfect destinationforawedding.
There’sagreatchoiceoflocations fromluxuryretreatstohotels, vineyards,wineriesandheritage buildings.Thentherearesome interestingone-offoptionssuchas barnsandawaterpark.
Wineriesareextremelypopular forbothweddingceremoniesand receptions.Theyofferindoorand
outdooroptions,awardwinningwines andfirst-classcuisine.MissionEstate Winery,ChurchRoadWinery,Black BarnVineyards,ClearviewEstate,and CraggyRangeareafewexamplesthat getbookedupquickly,soitpaystoplan wellahead.
Asidefromvineyardsandwineries there’sagoodselectionofvenuesto
suitalltastes.There’saconvertedbarn atWaiterenuiatRaukawa,Hastings; BackpaddockLakesinAshleyClinton; Valleyd’VinelocatedonLindenEstate WineryjustnorthofNapierandSt George’sRestaurantjustoutside Hastings.TheOldChurchnotfarfrom Napierisnestledwithingrapevines andoffersstunningindoorandoutdoor facilitiesthatphotographwonderfully.
Thereareseveralbeautifully restoredoldhomesteadsdotted aroundHawke’sBayandmanyoffer weddingfacilities.InCentralHawke’s BayOruawharo’sHomestead,gardens andwoodlands,alongwithStVincent’s church,acateringvenueoffers
intimacy,history,perfectspotsfor photographyandsuperbcatering. WallingfordHomesteadoffersdeluxe accommodationandgourmetdining, WoburnHomestead,aboutiquevenue notfarfromWaipukurau,andGwavas GardenHomesteadalsoofferexcellent facilitiesforweddings.
WaipatikiBeachHolidayPark30 minutesnorthofNapierissituatedin anunspoiledlocationbythesea.It offerscampsitesandcabinsandcan bebookedinoff-peaktimesbetween mid-Februarytomid-Decemberfor weddings.There’sagorgeoussandy beachperfectforholidaymakersand weddings.
Toitoi,therecentlyrenovatedHawke’s BayArts&EventsCentre,offersa uniquechoiceforyourweddingday, withtheperfectblendofheritage architecturalspacesandprofessional eventsupport.Hireafunctionroom, theballroomoreventheOperaHouse. Thereareplentyofservicesonoffer, alongwithprofessionalcaterers.
NapierConferences&Events operatesfromtheNapierWarMemorial Centre,justabouquet’sthrowaway fromthebeach,manicuredgardens andNapier’selegantwaterfrontviewing platform.Withpicturesqueviewsfrom MahiaPeninsulatoCapeKidnappers, thevenueofferssomuchforbridesto-be.Itscentrallocation,stylishand flexiblefacilities,qualityin-house caterersandanexperiencedteam, makesitanidealchoiceofvenueto celebrateyourbigday.
There’sagoodrangeofservice providerssuchaseventplanners, florists,photographers,confectioners, professionalcaterers,transportservices andhirecompanies.
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DESTINATIONWAIROA
Wairoa’sfoundationsarefriendliness andhospitalitywithitsgrowing populationofferingadiversequirkiness withanincreaseinarts,galleriesandbespoke businesses.
Theoutdoorcapitalboastsbeaches,bushand waterways.Fromfishing,swimming,surfingand divingalongthecoastlineofMāhiaPeninsula totroutfishingintheRuakituri.Wairoaishome tothewildandremoteLakeWaikaremoana inTeUrewerafamedforitswaterfalls,native rainforest,fishingandGreatWalk.
Thedistrictisflavouredbythestrongcultural influenceofMāoriheritagethatbeatsatthe heartofthecommunitywhereMāorimakeup66 percentofthepopulation.
Wairoameans‘LongWater’inrecognitionof thepicturesqueWairoaRiverthatflowsthrough townandbordersthemainstreetwhichcaters forshoppingandurbancoffeelovers.Theriver isidealforrowing,wakaama,jetboating,water skiingandyachtingattractingwatersports enthusiastsfromaroundthecountry.
Thetownfeaturesacommunitycentre withswimmingfacilities,indoorsportsand agymnasium,DestinationPlayground,a skatebowl,andtheiconicGaietyTheatrefor moviesandliveentertainment.TheWairoa Museumiscentrallylocatedonthetown’smain street,featuringgalleriesandexhibitions,and aninteractivediscoveryspace.
ExperienceWairoa’srichheritageonthe five-kilometreriverwalkwaywhichincludes sitesofhistoricalsignificancethatsharethe storiesofMāoriandEuropeansettlement.The walkstretchesthelengthofthetowntothe rivermouthandWhakamahiaBeachandpicnic area.
TheMāhiaPeninsulaanditsgoldenbeaches isapopularsummerholidaydestinationand magnetforfishermen,divers,andsurfers.Māhia
isareliablesurfingdestinationandfishermen canlaunchboatsoneithersideofthepeninsula, providingaccesstooutstandingfishingand divinginalmostanyweather.RocketLab,the onlyprivateorbitallaunchrangeintheworld, launchesitsElectronVehiclefromtheMāhia LaunchComplex1siteatthetipoftheMāhia Peninsula.
Ifyouarelookingatgettingbacktonature headtothetranquilLakeWaikaremoana inTeUrewerawhichfeaturesbushwalks throughnativerainforest,waterfallsandtrout fishing.Visitwww.naituhoe.iwi.nzforupdated information.
Anincreasingnumberofpeoplearechoosing toliveinWairoawheretechnologyhas overcomeisolationbarriers,yetthelowcostof livingandrelaxedlifestylehasbeenmaintained.
FormoretoseeanddoinWairoa, talktothefriendlystaffatthe Wairoai-Siteorphone068387440or email:isitewairoa@wairoadc.govt.nz web:www.visitwairoa.co.nz
WairoaandMāhia
AjourneytoHawke’sBayisnotcompleteuntilyouhaveexploredthe hiddengemsofNorthernHawke’sBay.
Withspectacularwhitesand beaches,secludedbushwalks, naturalsaltwaterhotpools, railbikingandoneofthebestsmall museumsinthecountry,Wairoaandits surroundingareasareatreasuretrove waitingtobediscovered.
Whetheryou’retravelling northfromNapierorsouth fromGisborne,thejourney windsthroughuntouched nativebushalongthe PacificCoastHighway. StopawhileinWairoa andyoumaybe pleasantlysurprisedat what’sonoffer.It’san idealspottotopupon suppliesbeforeheading offtoexplorethenatural beautyofthedistrict.Pop intotheiconicOslersBakery andCaféforlunch–localsswear bytheminceandcheesepieshere. Thereareseveralinterestingshopsto browsetoo.
TheWairoaRiverrunsthroughthe townwithopportunitiesforplentyof watersports.Takeastrolldownthe stunningWairoaRiverWalkwayand discoversomeofthisquainttown’s history.NearbyisPortlandIsland Lighthousewhichwasmovedfrom MāhiatoWairoaintheearly1960’sto saveitfromdemolition.
ExploretheDistrictHeritageMuseum whichisintheoldUnionBankof
MohinderNagrafirstopenedBollywoodStar Restaurantin1999inWhanganui,and nowyoucanenjoythesameexceptional cuisineatlocationsinNapier,Hastings,and Gisborne.Eachrestaurantoffersatasteof Indiathathasbecomeabelovedpartofthese communities.
Curiousaboutthename?“Bollywood”isthe informalnameforIndia’svibrant,MumbaibasedHindi-languagefilmindustry.It’safusion ofBombay(theoldnameforMumbai)and Hollywood,capturingtheglamourandexcitement ofIndiancinema.
Attheaward-winningrestaurantBollywood Star,you’llreceiveawarmwelcomefromhis dedicatedteam.Their5starchefs,withover 20yearsofexperience,specialiseinauthentic North,South,andGoanIndiandishes.Manyof theirrecipeshavebeenpasseddownthrough generations,ensuringeachmealisrichwith
traditionandflavour.
AsaproudpartoftheHawke’sBaycommunity, BollywoodStarRestaurantshowedtheir generosityduringoneoftheregion’stoughest times.WhenCycloneGabriellestruck,Mohinder NagraandhisBollywoodStarsNapierteamwere oneofthefirstpeopletocomeforwardandhelp feedpeople,servinghundredsoffreemealsto thoseinneed.Hiscommitmenttothecommunity duringthiscrisiswasalifelineformany,providing nourishmentandcomfortwhenitwasmost needed.
Now,youcanreturnthefavourbyindulgingin theirflavourful,aromaticdishes,preparedwith theperfectbalanceofspices.
Comeforthefood,stayfortheexperience. RelaxtothesoundsofBollywoodmusic,soak intheatmosphere,andbetransportedtoIndia withouteverleavingyourseat!
Australiabuildingandpresentshistorical displaysrelatedtotheMaoriand EuropeanhistoryoftheWairoaareaand surroundingdistricts.
LakeWaikaremoanainTeUrewerais apopulardestinationnearWairoa.It’s knownforitsbreathtakingsceneryand theLakeWaikaremoanaGreatWalk.The trailoffersamulti-dayhikingexperience throughlushnativeforests,past waterfallsandalongthelake’sedge.For moreinformationseedoc.govt.nz.
HeadingnorthonSH2turnrightto MāhiaPeninsulawhereyou’llfindMāhia Beach-afamilyfriendlyclassicwitha stunningbeach.NearbyMahangaoffers excellentsurfwhentheconditionsare right,whileadrivealongMāhiaEast CoastRoadoffersupgorgeousrock poolsforexploringandswimmingin.
MokotahiHillisastrikingheadlandat thecentreoftheMāhiaBeachtownship andoneofthefewspotsontheEast Coastwhereyoucanwatchthesunset intothewater.It’saneasywalkalonga well-maintainedpathway.
SpaceCoast,TheWairoaDistrict coastline,ishometoRocketLabLaunch Complex1,theworld’sfirstandonly privateorbitallaunchsite.Thishas broughtsignificantbenefitstothe peopleandthelocaleconomy. Moreinformationavailableat www.visitwairoa.co.nz
TOP: PortlandIslandLighthouseWairoa. ABOVE:Funforallthefamily atMāhia. INSET:AswingbridgeatLakeWaikaremoana.
Discoverthebestof TairāwhitiGisborne
Tairāwhiti-thecoastonwhichthesunshinesacrossthe water.Naumai,haeremai.WelcometoTairāwhiti.
TairāwhitiGisborneseamlessly weavestogetheratapestryof naturalbeautyandarichhistory thatunfoldswitheverysunrise.Thefirst toseethelighteachday,Tairāwhiti Gisborneinvitesvisitorstoexplorethe region’sprisitnebeaches,flourishing vineyardsandbustlingtowncentres. Dovisitandsharesomeofour naturalgems,worldclassrecreational facilities,walkwaysandcycleways. Comeandexperiencetherichhistory, cultureandartofourregion.Come andjoinustoenjoyourexceptional localhospitality,finewines,craftales, localproduceanddeliciouscuisine. Thebestwaytoexploretheregion isalongthefamousStateHighway 35,ascenicroutealongthePacific Coasthighwaywhereyou’llbetreated tosomeofthemostepicviewsin thecountry.StartingfromŌpōtikiin thenorth,orGisborneinthesouth, thispopulardrivingroute,some334 kms,isanadventureasyouwind throughstunninggorgesandpast secret,secludedbeaches-it’sthe quintessentialkiwiroadie!You’llalso getaninsighttothewayoflifeon theEastCoast.Takeitslow,enjoy
allthesceneryandalthespecial placestostopontheway.It’sa journeyyoumaywanttotakeover twotothreedaysasthereareseveral accommodationoptions. Itwouldn’tbeavisittoTairāwhiti withoutwitnessingthefirstlightof theday.JoinMaungaHikurangiona culturalexperiencelikenootheras theytakeyoutothesummitoftheir sacredmaungatoseethesunrise andsharetheirculture.Orlearnabout thehistoryandcultureofTologaBay withTipunaTours-perfectforcultural explorers.Anddon’tforgettotrya pāuapieinTokomaruBay.
NojourneyalongSH35iscomplete withoutavisittoGisborne,theheart ofTairāwhiti.Spendalongweekend immersedinwineries,boutiqueshops, heritagetrailsanduniqueactivities. Sopackyourjandals,togs,towels, sunscreen,hatandgoodvibesto comeandvisitourplace.Gettinghere isabreezeasAirNewzealandhas severaldailyonehourflightsfrom AucklandandalsofromWellingtonto Gisborne.Orpackupthecar,loadup theplaylistandtravelalongSH35to trulyexploretheregion.
RIDETHE
Bookingsessentialandcanbemade onlineatwww.divetatapouri.com
WineandDine
Tairāwhitioftenreferredtoasthe“ChardonnayCapitalofNewZealand,” offersauniqueblendofculinarydelightsandworld-classwinesthat makeitamust-visitdestinationforfoodandwineenthusiasts.
Gisborne’svineyardsarerenowned fortheirexceptionalqualityand variety.WrightsVineyard&Winery isextremelypopularandhasrecently reachedthefinalsattheQualmark TourismAwards.There’safamilyfriendly cellardoorand“Buildyourownpicnic’ experiencewhereguestsselectfroma rangeofgourmetfoodoptions.
AnotherpopularvineyardisBushmere Estate,whichoffersapicturesquesetting andarangeofexquisitewines.Theestate alsofeaturesarestaurant,TheVines, whereguestscansavourdeliciousmeals madefromfresh,localproducewhile takinginthebeautifulvineyardviews.
MatawheroWineshasarichhistory datingbacktothe1960s.Knownforits innovativeapproachtowinemaking, Matawherooffersavarietyofwines, includingPinotGris,Merlot,andSauvignon Blanc.Visitorscanenjoywinetastings underthetrees,accompaniedby generousplattersoflocalcheesesand charcuterie.
Forthoselookingtoexploremore,the GisborneWineCentreisagreatstarting point.Itservesasahubforwinelovers, offeringtastingsfromvariouslocal vineyardsandprovidinginsightsinto theregion’swinemakingheritage.The centreisanexcellentplacetodiscover newfavouritesandlearnaboutthe uniquecharacteristicsofGisborne wines.CrawfordRoadKitchen,abar
andrestaurant,islocatedatthewine centreandisagreatspottoenjoyalate afternoondrinkfollowedbyarangeof delicioussharingplatters.
Gisborne’sdiningsceneisimpressive, withafocusonfresh,locallysourced ingredients.Theregion’scoastallocation ensuresaplentifulsupplyofseafood, whichfeaturesprominentlyonmany menus.TheWorks,apopularrestaurant intheheartofGisborne,isknownfor itscontemporaryNewZealandcuisine. FoundintheheartofGisborne’sinner harbour,thebuildingissteepedinlocal historyandoffersacasual,yetcooldining experience.
ZephyrWainuiisaplantbasedwhole foodsstoreandcafelocatedjustmetres fromWainuiBeach.Offersinclude specialtydrinkslikematchalattesand turmericlattes,superfoodsmoothies andsmoothiebowls.It’sarelaxing environmentwithfriendlyandhelpful staff.
Therearemultiplerestaurantsin Gisbornecityservingdishesfromaround theworldincludingIndian,Italian,Turkish, ChineseandThai.Therearealsoacouple oflocallyownedpizzaplaces,suchas NeptunesandNeighbourhoodPizza. AtriptotheGisborneFarmersMarketon aSaturdaymorningisamustwithfresh fruitandvegetables,juices,bread,honey, nutsandmuchmoretotemptthetaste buds.
Toursand experiences
1.SURFING
WindingyourwayaroundSH35,you’ll findsecludedbeachesaroundevery bendsomakesureyouhaveyour boardhandytocatchsomewaves inthelandofthefirstlight.Ifyou’re newtosurfingwhynotgrabalesson withoneofthelocalsurfschoolswho canshowyoutheropes:Surfingwith Sarah,SaltShackSurfSchoolandNew WaveSurfSchool.Findoutmoreat tairawhitigisborne.co.nz/see-anddo/surfing
2.DIVETATAPOURI
Meetandfeedstingraysonaguided reefecologytour.It’saneducational andexcitingwaytolearnabout marinelife.Thereefecologytour allowsyoutheopportunitytowalkout atlowtideunderguidancetoobserve andintegratewiththestingrays, eagleraysandothermarinedwellers atTatapouri.Bookingsareessential andtoursrunonlowtideonly,daily. divetatapouri.com
3.GISBORNERAILBIKEADVENTURES
Experienceanamazingcycling adventureontheveryscenic90kmof coastalrailwaybetweenGisborneand
Wairoa.Thisisatotallyuniquetandem cyclethatallowsyoutopedalsideby-sidealongtheactualrails.Discover hiddengemsandneverbeforeseen landscapesalonghistoricrailwaylines inTairāwhiti.Findoutmoreat railbikes.nz.
4.WINERIES
Therearesomeexceptionalwineries inthisbeautifulcornerofAotearoa andavisitwouldn’tbecomplete withoutadayofwinetasting.From awardwinningChardonnaytoChenin Blanc,Riesling,Viognier,PinotGrisand Malbec,there’sabeautifulvarietyto enticeeverypalette.Findoutmoreat tairawhitigisborne.co.nz/wine-dine/
5.EASTWOODHILLARBORETUM
Explorethelargestcollectionof Northernhemispheretreesinthe Southernhemisphere.Eastwoodhill,the nationalarboretumofNewZealand, has131haofincredibleexoticand nativetreesandshrubs,beautifulin anyseason.There’s25kmofwalking andhikingtrailsforallfitnesslevels, andachildren’splayground,café,a giftshopandaccommodation. eastwoodhill.org.nz/.
FromB&Bstofarmstays
Highcountryandecoretreats,boutiquehotels,farmstaysandamixof holidayandmotorparks,thereareplentyofoptionsforyoutoresteasy inTairāwhiti.
Youcantakeyourpickfromasuiteof accommodationoptionsthatcater toeverybudgetandstyle.With friendlyhostsandaward-winningservice, you’llfeelrightathomehereinTairāwhiti. Youcanbrowsealltheoptionsonlineat tairawhitigisborne.co.nz.Youcanalsochat tothefriendlystaffatthei-SITEwhowill knowwherebedsareavailable.
Ifyou’relookingforsomewhereto staywhenyouvisitTairāwhitiGisborne, you’llfindplentyofaccommodation optionstochoosefrom,including absolutebeachfrontcamping,luxurious hilltophomes,andcomfortablemotel accommodationintheheartofthecity. Herearesomeofourfavourites: AlongtheEastCoast(fromNorthto South):
•Oneofthemostbeautifulcampgrounds isMaraehakowhichistuckedawayin asecludedbayandisafirmfavourite amongseasonedEastCoasttravellers
•TeKahaBeachHotel
•WaihauBayLodgehasagreatrange ofaccommodationoptionsandfood onsite
•LottinPointMotellooksoutoverthe stunningLottinPoint
•HicksBayMotelissetona14acrebluff, 250mabovesealevel
•TokumaruBay:TePukaTavern,Stranded inParadiseandTheOldPostOffice
•Forthoseinatentorcampervan-we
highlyrecommendAnauraBayFamily MotorCampwhichissituatedrighton thebeachfront-whatawaytowakeup inthemorning!
Gisborneaccommodationoptions:
•TatapouriBay:greatforfamiliesand thoselookingforbeachfrontcamping sites
•MahaanuiFarmstayExperience: authenticNewZealandfarm accommodationwithplentyofactivities forvisitorsofallages
•TheBlackhouse:enjoyuninterrupted viewsoutoverthePacificOceanatthis luxurioushilltoplodge
•MatawheroLuxuryCabinsforboutique accommodationrightnexttothewinery
•WaikanaeBeachTop10HolidayPark, rightbythebeachandonly5minutes fromthecitycentre!
Freedomcamping
Ifyou’retravellinginacertifiedselfcontainedvehiclethereareseveral beachfrontfreedomcampingspots, includingKaitiBeachcarpark,Makorori Beachcarpark,andMidwaycarpark. Inland,you’llfindtheBrightStreetcarpark. Pleasenotemostofthesesiteshave amaximum3nightsstay.Responsible campersarewelcome,pleaseensure you’refamiliarwiththeFreedomCamping Bylaw2021andrememberto“leaveonly footprints”.Permitsarerequiredfrom councilwww.gdc.govt.nz
FunsorNZMarineinflatableboats
P:0800866278-E: funsorinflatables@gmail.com www.funsorinflatables.nz
TOP: CampingatTolagaBay. ABOVE:TatapouriBayoceanside accommodation.
Location, location, location!
PANORAMIC VIEWS ARE ALL PART OF THE EXPERIENCE ON OFFER
Napier Conferences & Events operates from the Napier War Memorial Centre on Marine Parade, where guests can enjoy the sweep of the bay from Cape Kidnappers to Mahia Peninsula. With Napier’s Art Deco architecture on your doorstep, specially designed multi-purpose spaces plus a talented team, your next event is sure to exceed expectations
Napier War Memorial Centre
48 Marine Parade, Napier +64 6 835 9001 events@napierconferences co nz www napierconferences co nz
