Things to Do in Hawke's Bay Region in 2025

Most popular activities in Hawke's Bay Region

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Hawkes Bay Scenic Tour

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Private Hawkes Bay Geothermal Hot Pools Hike

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Private Hawkes Bay Geothermal Hot Pools Hike

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What to do in Hawke's Bay Region

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National Aquarium of New Zealand showing marine life

Marine Parade

After visiting Marine Parade, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Napier. Amble around this relaxing area's seaside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Mission Estate Winery

Leave the city behind for a day to experience idyllic countryside surroundings and sip a range of magnificent wines.

The Sunken Gardens in Napier this was taken on our weekend away in this beautiful city. If you get the chance to visit Napier make sure you do.

Napier Beach

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Napier Beach during your travels in Awatoto?

National Aquarium of New Zealand

The tanks at this modern aquarium play host to all kinds of underwater life, from cute sea creatures to fearsome marine predators.

Great beaches in this area all sand, and a of choices for swimming as its a peninsula, the odd space rocket gets fired off too :-)

Mahia Beach

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Mahia Beach during your travels in Mahia?

Church Road Winery

Delve into the history of winemaking and indulge in some fine local food and an assortment of delicious reds at this Hawke’s Bay winery.

Cape Kidnappers

Come within a few feet of one of the planet’s largest mainland gannet colonies. The seabirds nest here on this breathtaking peninsula.

Te Mata Peak

Not only a spectacular vantage point, this awesome mountain is also home to several species of rare flora and fauna.

Napier Prison

Enter spooky cells and hear terrifying tales about some of the nation’s most notorious criminals in one of the oldest prisons in New Zealand.

Discover the most popular landmarks and neighborhoods in Hawke's Bay Region

Ahuriri

If you're spending some time in Ahuriri, National Tobacco Company Building and The Urban Winery are top sights worth seeing.

Napier South

While visiting Napier South, you might make a stop by sights like McLean Park and National Aquarium of New Zealand.

Taradale

You'll enjoy the wineries and churches in Taradale. You might want to make time for a stop at Church Road Winery or Pettigrew Green Arena.

Pania of the Reef featuring a statue or sculpture and art

Bluff Hill

While visiting Bluff Hill, you might make a stop by sights like Napier Prison and Pania of the Reef.

Marewa

While Marewa might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like McLean Park and National Aquarium of New Zealand.

Hospital Hill

Hospital Hill might not have many top sights, but National Tobacco Company Building and War Memorial Conference Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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