Places to stay in the Hawkes Bay
The Hawkes Bay region covers a pretty big area so deciding where to stay is your first decision. Two of the most popular places to stay are Napier and Hastings – one a coastal city and another located inland. Although this one is not in the Hawkes Bay, Gisborne is also another popular spot and makes it into our list. Gisborne has the honour of being the first place in the world to see the sunrise each and every day and a trip to watch that sunrise is pretty special. Here is a lowdown on these three top spots to stay on a visit to the Hawkes Bay:
Best accommodation in the Hawkes Bay
Once you have decided which town you are going to base yourself in, it’s time to choose some accommodation. Whether you’re looking for five star luxury hotels or a remote campground, you’re well catered for in the Hawkes Bay. We have focussed on the three main cities listed above when it comes to accommodation and threw it out to our GO Explore followers to send in their top tips for places to stay – they didn’t let us down!
Best places to eat out in the Hawke's Bay
All the way from Hastings up the east coast to Gisborne there are heaps of great places to eat out in the Hawkes Bay region. Whether you are looking for a fancy restaurant to celebrate a special occasion or you’re looking for a cheap street eat, you’re sure to find something for all occasions and budgets. Here are some of our top tips from our GO Explore fans:
Best Vineyards in the Hawkes Bay
New Zealand has some awesome wine growing regions from Marlborough and the Central Otago in the South Island to the Hawke’s Bay and Waiheke Island in the North. A trip to the Hawke’s Bay region for many offers up the opportunity to visit some of these truly stunning vineyards. Here is a list of some of our favourites:
Best activities in the Hawkes Bay
The Hawkes Bay region is a great place to spend a weekend, a week or longer. Touring the east coast is one of New Zealand’s great road trips and whether you are looking forward to relaxing and sampling some wine or you want to get out and get active, the Hawkes Bay region ticks all the boxes. Here are some of the favourite activities sent in by our GO Explore fans:
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