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Take a Trip to Hawkes Bay on your New Zealand Vacation
The Hawkes Bay region is located on the east coast of the North Island and is a semi-circular bay which extends 100 kilometres/60 miles. Both the coast and the interior are scenic and hilly.
It is one of the most important wine-producing regions in the country where over 70 wineries exist mainly close to the city of Napier. These exist mainly because Hawkes Bay is one of the warmest and driest regions in the country to be enjoyed during Hawkes Bay tours on a New Zealand vacation.
Napier is a seaport and tourist resort which enjoys a warm and dry Mediterranean-style climate. Due to an earthquake in 1931, the city was redesigned and became known for its Art Deco architecture. In fact, it is known as the Art Deco City and is totally different in this respect from other cities in New Zealand. One highlight is the Pania of the Reef, one of the most photographed tourist attractions on a New Zealand vacation and something akin to the Mermaid Statue in Copenhagen. Hastings, the other major city, was also affected by the earthquake and again offers examples of Art Deco and also Spanish Mission design.
For nature lovers, there are beautiful parks such as Kaweka Conservation Park, a wilderness playground in which hiking, hunting and fishing are very popular and the Ruahine Ranges which offer great hiking trails with excellent views of the surrounding countryside in New Zealand tours.
Cape Kidnappers is a sandstone headland east of Hastings which contains the largest gannet colony in New Zealand.
Cape Kidnappers is a sandstone headland east of Hastings which contains the largest gannet colony in New Zealand.
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New Zealand Landscapes & Wonders
West Coast, Abel Tasman National Park, Upolu Point, Wellington, Hawkes Bay, Napier, and RotoruaDiscover New Zealand’s geothermal landscapes, coastal wildlife, glacier valleys and Māori culture, drifting by ferry and road through ever-changing scenery.
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New Zealand Odyssey: North Island
Wellington, Hawkes Bay, Napier, Rotorua, and AucklandExplore New Zealand on a small group journey of volcanic wonders, rich Māori culture, vineyard flavours, cinematic landscapes and coastal charm.
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New Zealand Odyssey
Queenstown, Milford Sound, Christchurch, South Island, Blenheim, Wellington, Hawkes Bay, Napier, Rotorua, and AucklandDiscover New Zealand's stunning landscapes and unique culture on this journey from Auckland to Queenstown. Create lifelong memories on this incredible adventure.
14 days
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New Zealand: North Island Food, Wine and Culture
Wellington, Hawkes Bay, Napier, Rotorua, and AucklandDiscover New Zealand’s North Island on this independent journey blending Māori culture, natural wonders, fine wine, and coastal charm across diverse landscapes.
12 days
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Breathtaking New Zealand: A Women's Journey
Queenstown, Milford Sound, Christchurch, South Island, Blenheim, Wellington, Hawkes Bay, Napier, Rotorua, and AucklandA women-only small group journey through New Zealand, blending coastal cruises, vineyard tastings, Māori culture and alpine landscapes, to savour food, wine and scenery.
14 days
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North & South Island Road Trip Across New Zealand
Christchurch, Dunedin, South Island, Queenstown, Milford Sound, West Coast, Abel Tasman National Park, Wellington, North Island, Hawkes Bay, Napier, Rotorua, and Coromandel PeninsulaExperience New Zealand in 18 unforgettable days, from Auckland's coastline to Queenstown's thrills, featuring glaciers, geothermal wonders, and local delights.
18 days
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Scenic Sips: The Wines and Wonders of New Zealand
Queenstown, Milford Sound, Christchurch, South Island, Blenheim, Wellington, Hawkes Bay, Napier, Rotorua, and AucklandUncover the secrets of New Zealand's finest vineyards on this immersive road trip. Sample exquisite local wines and discover New Zealand's world-class wine-making reputation in real-time.
16 days
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Kiwi Horizons Road Trip: New Zealand's North Island
Wellington, North Island, Hawkes Bay, Napier, Rotorua, and Coromandel PeninsulaExplore New Zealand on an independent self-drive journey through wild coasts, geothermal wonders, vineyard country and lake-framed landscapes.
9 days
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New Zealand Landscapes & Wonders
West Coast, Abel Tasman National Park, Upolu Point, Wellington, Hawkes Bay, Napier, and RotoruaDiscover New Zealand’s geothermal landscapes, coastal wildlife, glacier valleys and Māori culture, drifting by ferry and road through ever-changing scenery.
11 days
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New Zealand Odyssey: North Island
Wellington, Hawkes Bay, Napier, Rotorua, and AucklandExplore New Zealand on a small group journey of volcanic wonders, rich Māori culture, vineyard flavours, cinematic landscapes and coastal charm.
7 days
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New Zealand Odyssey
Queenstown, Milford Sound, Christchurch, South Island, Blenheim, Wellington, Hawkes Bay, Napier, Rotorua, and AucklandDiscover New Zealand's stunning landscapes and unique culture on this journey from Auckland to Queenstown. Create lifelong memories on this incredible adventure.
14 days
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New Zealand: North Island Food, Wine and Culture
Wellington, Hawkes Bay, Napier, Rotorua, and AucklandDiscover New Zealand’s North Island on this independent journey blending Māori culture, natural wonders, fine wine, and coastal charm across diverse landscapes.
12 days
From US$4,688/p.p.
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Breathtaking New Zealand: A Women's Journey
Queenstown, Milford Sound, Christchurch, South Island, Blenheim, Wellington, Hawkes Bay, Napier, Rotorua, and AucklandA women-only small group journey through New Zealand, blending coastal cruises, vineyard tastings, Māori culture and alpine landscapes, to savour food, wine and scenery.
14 days
From US$9,779/p.p.
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North & South Island Road Trip Across New Zealand
Christchurch, Dunedin, South Island, Queenstown, Milford Sound, West Coast, Abel Tasman National Park, Wellington, North Island, Hawkes Bay, Napier, Rotorua, and Coromandel PeninsulaExperience New Zealand in 18 unforgettable days, from Auckland's coastline to Queenstown's thrills, featuring glaciers, geothermal wonders, and local delights.
18 days
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Scenic Sips: The Wines and Wonders of New Zealand
Queenstown, Milford Sound, Christchurch, South Island, Blenheim, Wellington, Hawkes Bay, Napier, Rotorua, and AucklandUncover the secrets of New Zealand's finest vineyards on this immersive road trip. Sample exquisite local wines and discover New Zealand's world-class wine-making reputation in real-time.
16 days
From US$5,476/p.p.
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Kiwi Horizons Road Trip: New Zealand's North Island
Wellington, North Island, Hawkes Bay, Napier, Rotorua, and Coromandel PeninsulaExplore New Zealand on an independent self-drive journey through wild coasts, geothermal wonders, vineyard country and lake-framed landscapes.
9 days
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What do the experts say?
The food in New Zealand is incredible, and New Zealanders are rightly proud of their paddock to plate cuisine. Almost everything is sustainably grown and processed, from lamb and seafood to vegetables and fruit.
About 20 percent of New Zealand is made up of National Parks, Forests, and Nature Reserves. And they’re all free to enter!
The Māori cultural experiences and performances offered throughout the North and South Islands are well worth seeking out. If the opportunity presents itself, definitely take part in a hāngī
Looking for a great restaurant in New Zealand? Try The Bunker in Queenstown, Plato in Dunedin, Manu in Christchurch, and Oppies Fish & Chips in Rotorua
All Blacks rugby is huge in New Zealand. If you’re a sports fan, be sure to check out a home game. The All Blacks typically play their home test matches during the months of July, August, September and sometimes October
Gannets basking in the sun at Cape Kidnappers g...
Hawkes Bay vineyard
A rainy winters day in Hawkes Bay
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Gannets at Cape Kidnappers gannet colony
Cape Kidnappers
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