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A guide to accommodation, activities and sights in Hawke's Bay.

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Photo: credit  Janice - highway leaving Napier

Hawkes Bay -  NZ's second largest wine region

Interested in Art go to this website for listings of Galleries, Art Studios, collectives and workshops.

photo: credit  Janice - water feature outside Napier I-Site , Marine Parade

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Explore Art Deco from daily guided walks, car and bus tours to the Art Deco Festival in February and Jazz Festival in July

photo: credit  Janice - National Tobacco Company building in Ahuriri, Napier.  One of the most photographed Art Deco buildings in the world.

A whole days fun in or out of the water, hire everything you need, cafe and takeaways. New Zealand's only water theme park in a shaded 6.5 hectares of tropical garden.

Swim with the sharks, behind the scenes tours, Dive in the Oceanarium or just general admission.

photo: credit  Janice - National Aquarium

Indoor rock climbing, Kayaking, Caving, Gorging

Simply Amazing Fun.  Open 7 days from late December to May, check website for opening dates.  
Maze, Corncob crazy golf, Puddle Pad, 3D Vortex Tunnel.

Corn Evil - strictly R-16 for adults only - bring own torch;  between 3 - 4 people. Season runs every Friday night from early January.  Last entry 10 pm.

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Established in 1944, Arataki Honey is home to one of New Zealand's largest family-owned beekeeping operations. You will be amazed at what you will discover when you visit Arataki Honey Visitor Centre. Here you will be able to explore the fascinating world of the humble honeybee in a modern and interactive environment. With many activities on offer including an extensive retail section, everybody young and old will truly have 'A SWEET EXPERIENCE'. Qualmark endorsed visitor activity.

Open 7 days 9am - 5pm. FREE ENTRY - FREE HONEY TASTING

Located in Napier's iconic AMP Building is the ultimate wine experience in New Zealand. Perfect for individuals, couples or groups, novice or connoisseur. From a state of the art interactive wine tasting adventure, to the school of wine, wine museum and specialist wine shop - it's simply a wine lover's haven!

Visit the aroma awareness room and familiarise yourself with the different aromas associated with wine, followed by an interactive wine tasting of the regions premium wines, enhanced with a simulated flight across the glorious Hawke's Bay Wine Country.

All under one roof and in the comfort of a beautifully constructed, purpose built theatre. Each wine in your tasting flight of six is presented on screen by the vineyard owner or winemaker.
There is an age restriction of 18 years.

Join our 'hands-on' free tour - the only opportunity in New Zealand where you see the whole process taking place from tanning the raw skins, drying, softening the leather, polishing the wool, and the manufacture of all the assorted sheepskin products. At the conclusion of your visit enjoy factory price shopping and our endless selection of sheepskin products, New Zealand souvenirs and New Zealand possum/merino knitwear and accessories. Tax exempt overseas, posting available.

We're proud to show you our working winery and a museum highlighting over 100 years of winemaking at Church Road. At our cellar door, open daily from 10am to 5pm (excl most public holidays), you can taste and buy all Church Road wines, including the limited release Cuve Series and iconic Tom. Church Road also caters for private functions by appointment and is a highly sought-after wedding venue.

Don't miss out! Visit Mountain Valley Adventure Lodge between Taupo and Napier, nestled in a hidden valley right on the banks of the mystical Mohaka River.


• Come for an activity of the day, or stay over and let us build the perfect itinerary for you.
• Ride on horseback amongst the native scenery and herds of wild sika deer in our spectacular river and hill country.

• Enjoy our plentiful home-cooked meals and chill with a glass of Hawke's Bay wine in the lodge.

• Free your spirit on our rivers on scenic or white-water rafting and kayaking trips.

• Taste the pure air on our wilderness trails on foot or mountain bike.

• Catch fighting trout in the Mohaka just a stone's throw from the lodge.

• Join us on a legendary heritage vehicle safari or challenge yourself to a mountain walking adventure in the Kaweka range.

Guide to accomodation in Hawkes Bay

ASURE Colonial Lodge Motel is rated Qualmark 4 star Plus.  From studios to 3 bedroom suites set in award winning native park-like grounds in Napier's premier suburb of Taradale. Newly refurbished, heated Swimming pool (with water slide), Large private Spa Pool, Games Room, High speed wireless internet, Sky digital,  Childrens playground, plenty of on site parking (for boats and trailers), Air conditioning/heat pumps in all suites. 

Colonial Lodge offers a wonderful base for a family holiday or the business traveller in Hawke's Bay. Ideally located only minutes from Napier or Hastings, Wineries (Mission & Church Road), Golf Courses, Cafe's, Bars and Restaurants, Local Shops, Taradale RSA, Eastern Institute of Technology, PG Arena and Napier's famous Art Deco City

Photo: Janice.

The neachfront motel remains Napier's most sought after place to stay. With several different styles of accommodation on offer, from luxurious ocean view suites to our city view studio/apartments all with superking beds and in room freshwater spas or the spacious 2 bedroom family suites, we the have the accommodation needs to meet you or your family's requirements to make your stay in Hawkes Bay a pleasurable occasion.

Kennedy Park Top 10 Resort is Hawke’s Bay’s premier holiday experience providing an array of facilities to keep the entire family entertained. It is host to stylish, comfortable lodgings suiting any budget.

Centrally located with relaxing and spacious surroundings, Kennedy Park Top 10 Resort is your ideal family holiday destination in Napier.
Hawke’s Bay - with so much to offer, our team will happily provide you with information to help make your stay unique and memorable

Lisa Rose is close to the central business district of Napier, the beautiful Art Deco city in the heart of Hawke's Bay. With a large choice of attractions on offer in Napier and Hawke's Bay - Wineries, Cape Kidnappers, Farmers' Market and a vibrant café scene - you may wish to stay more than one night.

The Crown Hotel Napier overlooks the waterfront in the village of Ahuriri, Napier. The hotel offers premier accommodation and conference facilities in a luxurious seaside setting.

The hotel has 39 stylish and unique guest suites, ranging from studios to two bedroom luxury apartments.

Our home is situated a few minutes walk from the centre of the Art Deco city of Napier, including the Conference Centre. It is an effortless drive away from many wineries, Cape Kidnappers’ gannet colony, numerous golf courses, Te Mata Peak lookout, trout fishing, walks and safe beaches. Relax, unwind, we want you to feel at home.