"... presented like a 5 star hotel, only better"
Tour the Wineries
There are a number of wineries within a short cycling or driving distance with tastings available at different times during the year.
Art Deco and Spanish Mission
Visit Napier and Hastings and discover the post earthquake architecture in both centres.
View the Bay
Go up Te Mata Peak in Havelock North for magnificent views across Hawkes Bay and the Heretaunga Plains
Fishy Stuff
Visit the New Zealand National Aquarium on Napier's seafront.
Gannet Watching
Take at trip out to Cape Kidnappers to view the worlds largest, most accessible mainland gannet colony.
Chuffed to Bits
Keirunga Park Miniature Railway in Havelock North operates on the first and third sundays of the month, weather permitting.
Food, Glorious Food
The Hawkes Bay farmers market operates at the showgrounds in Hastings every Sunday morning.
Pedal Power
We have over 190km of bike trails crisscrossing the plains so why not explore them.
Explore the Countryside
Hawkes Bay has some stunning countryside for you to discover during your stay
Discover the History of the Bay
Visit MTG Hawkes Bay in Napier to explore the history of the region and the the effects of the 1931 earthquake.
Dine in, or dine out
The region has some excellent places to dine no matter what your budget or tastes.
All too much?
Why not just relax around the farm, listen to the birds, chat with a sheep or pat a pony or two.
Play a round or two
We have two excellent golf courses less than 1km from the front gate.
Horse of the Year
Each March Hastings hosts one of the largest sporting events in the southern hemisphere. Saddle up and come along.
Art Deco Weekend
Every February take a trip back to 1931 when Hawkes Bay remembers the earthquake. Book early for events or you will miss out.
Hawkes Bay Food and Wine Classic
Join food and wine fans from around the world at FAWC each July and November as Hawkes Bay becomes the place to eat and drink.