You’ve probably heard your well-travelled, 'fun' aunt rave about Hawke’s Bay, and for good reason. Blessed with fertile soils and a warm, temperate climate, Hawke’s Bay is firmly within New Zealand’s famous wine trail. Here, connections are forged over sharing bottles of wine over long lunches that roll merrily into sundowners and after-dark adventures. This is the kind of place where you begin to google ‘holiday homes in Hawke’s Bay’ immediately upon checking in to your accommodation. Aside from packing up and living here all-year round, our holiday packages are the next best thing. If award-winning food and wine, incredible architecture and magnificent scenery sound like your ideal holiday vibe, speak to our team today to find out about our Hawke’s Bay holiday packages.
Bottom's up!
- What to take on holiday in Hawke’s Bay?
This will depend a lot on the time of year you plan to travel, but as a starting point be sure to bring comfortable footwear for wandering vineyards, exploring Art Deco Napier and adventuring on two wheels.
- When is the best time to visit Hawke’s Bay?
Fun fact, Hawke’s Bay enjoys an average of 2,250 hours of sunshine every year, so if you’ve come to bask in the rays, you’ve come to the right place! Every season has its unique charm, so it depends what kind of Hawke’s Bay holiday you’re dreaming of. Summer brings blissful beach days that turn into hiking and cycling adventures against the golden autumn landscape. Winter is for sipping red by the fire and finally, spring is the season for getting out and about amongst the wildflowers.
- Where to go on holiday in Hawke’s Bay?
Start your journey by diving into the insane beauty of Cape Kidnappers, where you can get a glimpse of a thriving gannet colony. For a dash of culture and quirkiness, take a stroll through Napier's enchanting art deco streets, where every building is a work of architectural art. Be sure to spend time sipping and sampling the region's wineries and if you’re keen to get out and about, head to the breath-taking Te Mata Peak, where panoramic views and hikes await.
- What is there to do in Hawke’s Bay?
Go paddle boarding with penguins, unleash your inner wine connoisseur as you explore the region's vineyards, discover Napier's hidden art-deco treasures, go for a hike, or jump on a bike, hang out with gannets at Cape Kidnappers, wander amongst 100-year-old redwoods at Te Mata Peak, take a tour, the list goes on!
- How do I go about cancelling my Hawke’s Bay holiday?
Life happens - we get it! Read more here.
- How to find the best holiday package deals for Hawke’s Bay?
We've got that covered too! Sign up to get the hottest deals sent straight to your phone & emails here. You can also check out our deals online, or speak to one of our Travel Experts.
/holidays/nz-cro-hawkes-bay
