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Hawke's Bay Vacation Packages
Hawke’s Bay comprises the Art Deco town of Napier, the foodies’ haven of Hastings, the wineries of Taradale, and diverse forest, mountain and ocean ecosystems. Explore the vineyards on a cycle trail, take a hike to a hot spring, and view the bay from the Te Mata Peak.
The two main towns of Hawke’s Bay, Napier and Hastings, were rebuilt in the Art Deco and Spanish Mission styles after an earthquake in 1930. Although it’s easy to spend hours just photographing the Art Deco architecture of Napier, there are also antiques and nostalgia stores, a cultural and natural history museum, an aquarium and seaside boulevards to be enjoyed. Just a few minutes drive away is Hastings, a foodies’ heaven surrounded by fertile fruit and vegetable farms and vineyards, and cheese producers. Enjoy Hastings’ public parks and gardens, and the Spanish Mission architecture in the warm and sunny climate of the Bay.
Nature is never far from these twin towns. Te Mata Peak near Hastings, has hiking and cycling trails up to a viewing platform 1300 feet (400 meters) above sea level with spectacular views over Hawkes Bay. Take a tractor tour along the beach at Cape Kidnappers to see the largest mainland gannet colony in the world. Cycle the oceanfront, around coastal villages, or between vineyards on one of the cycle trails.
At the northern tip of the bay are some more secluded spots. Explore the native beech forests as you hike in to the Morere Hot Springs, for a relaxing sit in the thermal pools. Beaches span the whole coast but are best for swimming and surfing at the picturesque Mahia Peninsular. To the south of Hastings is Waimarama, where the Maori fortress Haikikino once stood. Take a tour at Haikikino to see the remains of the village, learn about traditional foods, and immerse yourself in Maori legends and cultural practices.
Throughout the warmer months Hawkes Bay is alive with food and wine festivals and music in the parklands. Napier’s famous Art Deco Weekend in February, when vintage cars, jazz, dancing and costumes attracts thousands of tourists annually.
Guide to Exploring Hawke's Bay
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Beach Front Motel Napier
373 Marine Parade, NapierThe room is a bit dated, especially the bathroom. The whole bathroom needs to be replaced as the tiles were dirty, the cabinetry had swelled and paint come off due to it being MDF board and moisture getting into it. The tv in the bedroom got 1 channel that you could clearly see and the Wifi was pretty ...
The Nautilus Napier
387 Marine Parade, NapierGreat room with amazing bath. Plenty of parking, and helpful staff
Scenic Hotel Te Pania
45 Marine Parade, Napier South, NapierThe view from our room was lovely, we enjoyed sitting at the little coffee table and watching the ocean.
Edgewater Motor Lodge
359 Marine Parade, NapierThe owner is very helpful and I couldn’t fault the service and room
Quest Napier Serviced Apartment
176 Dickens Street, NapierLocation and was of use, friendly helpful staff. Reasonably priced
Shoreline Motel
377 Marine Parade, NapierIt's location was perfect and we walked everywhere in safety. Our room was cleaned but not cleaned thoroughly every day.
Art Deco Masonic Hotel
2 Tennyson Street, NapierGreat position in town. You can walk to most places. Staff were the best part of this beautiful hotel.
expressotel
Corner Clive Square and Tennyson Streets, NapierI didn't like that I had to buy all my meals cooked and ready to eat. It would have been nice to at least have a microwave to re-heat previously bought food, and a toaster so I could eat some form of breakfast in my room.
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