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
Napier Art Deco Festival: vintage colour and charm
Discover the largest concentration of sun-drenched charm and art deco in the southern hemisphere. Read the story . . .
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 . . .
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 . . .
A road less travelled: on the trail of a hot lamb sandwich
Travelling from Auckland to Wellington via Taumarunui, Napier, Gisborne and Tauranga in search of an old-fashioned Kiwi treat. Read the story . . .
Loved by the locals: Hawke's Bay
Do what the locals do in the Hawke's Bay. Read the story . . .
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 . . .
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 . . .
Gisborne to Wellington: sampling the finer things in life
Experience hot pools, beaches, art, culture, heritage and wildife on a road trip from Gisborne to Wellington. Read the story . . .
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 . . .
Indulge: food and drink in Napier
Proximity to the sea and an abundance of Art Deco style means you’ll be spoilt for choice when it comes to eating out in Napier. Read the story . . .
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 . . .
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 . . .
Imbibe your way around the Hawke’s Bay wine trails
The oldest wine region in New Zealand, Hawke’s Bay is rightly renowned for its tantalising tipples. Read the story . . .
Get spooked at Napier Prison, New Zealand's oldest penitentiary
Set on suburban Bluff Hill, Napier Prison housed dangerous and violent criminals for more than 150 years. Read the story . . .
Dial up the style at the Napier Art Deco Festival
Get your glad rags on and join the revellers at the Napier Art Deco Festival. Read the story . . .