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Sample the best of food and wine in Hawke's Bay
It’s no secret that Hawke’s Bay is renowned for its fine wine and vineyard dining but there are plenty of...
Sip a cider in the sunshine at Zeffer. © Hawke's Bay NZ
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Hawke’s Bay Wine Trails
In the Hawke’s Bay wineries seem to loom up at every beautiful turn: glimpsed behind ancient stone gateposts, or boldly front and centre, architecturally announcing their vinous delights. Read the story . . .
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Te Mata Peak: Hawke's Bay icon
From Te Mata Peak, on a clear day, you can see the whole of Hawke’s Bay laid out before you – up to Māhia Peninsula in the north and the rugged hills behind the coast to the south. Read the story . . .
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Thermal Explorer Highway: Auckland to Napier
How about an epic roadie straight down the North Island to the land where the languid meandering of the mighty Waikato gives way to the hiss of steam in roistering Rotorua? Read the story . . .
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Classic New Zealand Wine Trail: Napier to Blenheim
What better way to taste your way across islands and through three of New Zealand's major wine-producing regions than on the Classic New Zealand Wine Trail... Read the story . . .
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Loved by the locals: Hawke's Bay
Do what the locals do in the Hawke's Bay. Read the story . . .
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Hawke’s Bay: in search of the good life
Hawke’s Bay isn’t on the way to anywhere. It requires a deliberate choice to discover its delights. Read the story . . .
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Hawke's Bay: the finest of wines
There are over 70 vineyards in the Hawke's Bay – about half of which you can visit. Taste the fruits of the vines and their vintners’ zeal and, in many cases, have a bite to eat at the same time. Read the story . . .
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Five great days out with kids in Hawke's Bay
The sunny Hawke's Bay has lots of great options for keeping kids entertained. Check out some fun things to do... Read the story . . .
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Hawke's Bay: cycle trail tales
Though a multi-day cycling tour has its perils (bike shorts are highly recommended), what it offers in return is a chance to see a popular destination at a more human pace than cars allow. Read the story . . .
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Indulge: 12 unique food and drink experiences in Hawke’s Bay
While the region is famous for its stellar vineyards, there are plenty of other dining options in Hawke’s Bay, too. From American-style barbecue to sleek bistros and quirky coffee carts, we’ve rounded up 12 options, well worth investigating. Read the story . . .
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Take in the views from Te Mata Peak
On a clear day you can see the whole of Hawke’s Bay from the top of Te Mata Peak. That alone is worth the climb. Read the story . . .
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Pick your own fruit
Make the most of the season’s bounty by picking your own selection of berries and summer fruits. Read the story . . .
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Sample the best of food and wine in Hawke's Bay
It’s no secret that Hawke’s Bay is renowned for its fine wine and vineyard dining but there are plenty of other unique options for eating out around the region, too. Read the story . . .
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