Indulge: 12 unique food and drink experiences in the Hawke’s Bay
While the region is famous for its stellar vineyards, there are plenty of other dining options in the Hawke’s Bay, too.
Modern dining at Napier's Bistronomy. © Tourism Hawke's Bay
Marineland Motel & Restaurant Visit website
Beachfront location, with an indoor heated swimming pool available all year round. Highly recommended corporate and family accommodation.Marineland Beach front Motel has 23 ground-floor, quiet, . . . More . . .
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 . . .
Bay View Holiday Park & Motels Visit website
Opened in 2008 this complex is set in beautiful, peaceful, park-like grounds surrounded by rural New Zealand. Just 8 kms from Napier CBD, our Holiday . . . More . . .
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 . . .
Spanish Lady Motel Visit website
Air conditioned spacious ground floor unit with Spa, swimming pool, free unlimited wifi, calls within NZ and Newspaper on request. 2TVs in every unit with . . . More . . .
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 . . .
BK's Fountain Court Motor Inn Visit website
Welcome to BK's Fountain Court Motor Inn. Luxury accommodation in the centre of Napier City. Superior and executive studio rooms, 1 and 2-bedroom suites and . . . More . . .
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 . . .
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Things to doEdgewater Motor Lodge Visit website
Edgewater Motor Lodge offers superb waterfront accommodation with all units having spectacular sea views of Hawke's Bay and Cape Kidnappers. We are close to the . . . More . . .
Loved by the locals: Hawke's Bay
Do what the locals do in the Hawke's Bay. Read the story . . .
Mission Estate Winery Visit website
Mission Estate is New Zealand's oldest winery, with a well-respected reputation as a producer of consistent, high quality wines. The beautiful old seminary building has . . . More . . .
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 . . .
Ballina Motel Visit website
One of Hawke's Bay's newest luxury motels. 16 self-contained, air-conditioned, spacious, luxury suites in a quiet residential location. Ideally positioned for the discerning tourist and . . . More . . .
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 . . .
Fairley Motor Lodge Visit website
Situated at the gateway to Napier, Fairley Motel is located at Westshore Beach.Our property is a 5 to 10 minute walk to more than 16 . . . More . . .
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 . . .