About Hawke's Bay

The Hawke's Bay region encompasses the area around Hawke's Bay on the East Coast of the North Island. It is 332 kilometres (about four hours) north-east Wellington City.

Blessed with a sunny, Mediterranean-style climate, Hawke's Bay is one of New Zealand's warmest, driest regions.

The landscapes of Hawke's Bay begin with the high, forested Ruahine and Kaweka Ranges. From the mountains, the land steps down towards the coast, flattening out to become the Heretaunga Plains. A number of wide rivers run swiftly to meet the blue Pacific Ocean.

The twin cities of Napier and Hastings are the main population centres.

Attractions include

• Central Hawke's Bay Aero & Gliding club
• Heated indoor swimming pool
• Indoor sports stadium, gymnasium
• Art gallery with works by well-known local New Zealand artists
• Racecourse
• Trout fishing in our famous river