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trails of the Ruahine and Kaweka Forest Parks. Another popular attraction is Cape Kidnappers, home to the largest mainland gannet (takapu) colony in the world.
If you’re looking to do the wine trail you can easily do a self tour by picking up a Hawke’s Bay Food and Wine Trail Map from one of the local Visitor Information Centres. You’ll discover over 30 wineries open for wine tasting with many also offering alfresco and restaurant dining. If you prefer not to drive, you can cycle from one winery to the next along one of the three Hawke’s Bay Trails on a hired mountain bike.
Hawke’s Bay is steeped in Maori history and culture. From the rugged Te Urewera National Park and Lake Waikaremoana
to the majestic Te Mata Peak, there are many great walking tracks. You can join an experienced tour group and learn about the Maori people and their traditional hunting and gathering techniques. Join in a traditional feast (Hakari) that marks a special event or visit MTG Hawke’s Bay Museum Theatre Gallery in Napier where you’ll see fantastic exhibits from New Zealand’s cultural history. Easily accessible by air, land and sea. Air New Zealand
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range of fresh vegetables, fruit, meat, bread, eggs, pickles and preserves straight from the producer. held every Saturday 9.00am - 1.00pm.
www.foodhawkesbay.co.nz
operates daily flights to Hawkes Bay from Wellington, Auckland and Christchurch. These flights take under an hour.
Cape Kidnappers, hawkes Bay.
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Art Deco Centre
T: + 64 6 835 0022
7 Tennyson Street, Napier 4110, New Zealand
The napier Art Deco Trust promotes the city’s architectural heritage through a one and two hour Deco walk. Learn about the devastating earthquake that destroyed the city in new Zealand’s worst natural disaster. Departs the visitor information Centre daily at 10am.
Cost is $10 and $15 (2 hours).
Black Rose Wine Experience
T: + 64 (0)27 334 0474
85 Kaiapo Road, Hastings 4120, New Zealand
Enjoy up to five delightful wineries aboard a luxurious and comfortable black limousine. There’s an onboard fridge to chill your drinks and you can even enjoy a sip between vineyards. 3 hour trip costs $95 per person. Available 7 days.
STAY
RCI AFFILIATED RESORTS IN HAWKES BAY INCLUDE:
Taupo Ika Nui 0900
Just a 2hr 15 minute drive from hawkes Bay, Taupo ika nui overlooks the beautiful Lake Taupo, new Zealand’s largest fresh water lake. features a large indoor heated pool, two large spa pools and a recreation room.
For additional resort listings, visit RCI.com
or call 1300 368 800 AU or 0800 368 800 NZ
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Indigo Napier
T: + 06 834 4085
24A Hastings Street, Napier 4140, New Zealand
if you are looking for an excellent curry then indigo napier is the place to be. This fine dining indian restaurant uses only fresh local ingredients and a traditional charcoal tandoor oven to create great authentic flavours.
open from 5pm.
www.indigonapier.co.nz Mission Restaurant
T: + 06 845 9354
198 Church Road, Greenmeadows, Napier 4112, New Zealand
nestled in the Taradale hills, Mission Restaurant offers diners sweeping views of napier and the coast. The restaurant has contemporary fine dining with a European influence. open 7 days for lunch and dinner.
www.missionestate.co.nz/restaurant Ten Twenty Four
T: + 06 845 9354
1024 Pakowhai Rd, Hastings 4120, New Zealand
The “go to” restaurant when visiting hastings, Ten Twenty four has imaginative dishes using only fresh local produce. Try the Chef’s Choice dinner which is matched with some great local wines. open for lunch and dinner Tuesday to Sunday.
www.tentwentyfour.org
Old Church Restaurant and Bar
T: + 06 844 8866
199 Meeanee Road just outside of Napier
Beautiful restored with international chefs, this is a must visit. Taking out 2 hospitality awards in 2015 Best Ambiance and Style and outstanding Restaurant.
www.tentwentyfour.org Napier Urban Food Market
Lower Emerson Street, Napier 4110, New Zealand
Be one of thousands of locals and visitors who soak up the friendly, relaxed atmosphere of the hawke’s Bay farmers’ Markets. Shop for a wide
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Hawke’s Bay Express Day Tour
T: 021 935 820
100 Marine Parade, Napier South, Napier 4110, New Zealand
The hawke’s Bay Express is a luxurious road train that’s a steam train on the outside and a 1930s time warp inside. The informative commentary outlines the history of the 1931 earthquake and the city’s subsequent Art Deco rebuilding. Tours last 1.5 hours and cost $50 for adults and $25 for children.
www.hbexpress.co.nz
Bay Heliwork Helicopter Tour
T: 0508 229 435
130 Hill Road, Twyford Hastings 4120, New Zealand
Enjoy hawke’s Bay’s picturesque coastline or take a ride over the stunning Kaweka and Kaimanawa Ranges around Mt Ruapehu and Tongariro national Park. flights from $90 per person with pick-ups from napier Airport or hastings.
www.bayheliwork.co.nz
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MTG Hawke’s Bay
T: +64 6 835 7781
Tai Ahuriri, 1 Tennyson Street, Napier 4110, New Zealand
Located in the heart of napier, MTG hawke’s Bay has a nationally significant collection of art and memorabilia displayed in major exhibitions. The MTG Theatre hosts a great program of film and performing arts. The exhibitions and galleries are open Monday to Sunday from 10am – 6pm. Entry to the museum and gallery is $10 adults and $7.50 children.
www.mtghawkesbay.com
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