Autumn Days In Hawke’s Bay

Food & Wine

Hawke’s Bay’s regional climate and prized terrôir create superb conditions for producing perhaps New Zealand’s most diverse range of produce. The region champions paddock-toplate and grape- to-glass philosophies, which celebrate the provenance of their produce at every opportunity. Visitors can ‘taste Hawke’s Bay’ at their famous farmers’ market and roadside stalls, in their award- winning wineries, urban and luxury retreat restaurants, and at their 70+ wineries, set in stunning locations and home to some of the nation’s finest examples of Bordeaux blends and Chardonnay.

Outdoor Experiences

Hawke’s Bay’s 360km of coastline and beaches hug the Pacific Ocean, offering a wealth of seaside experiences; while the network of walking tracks, gold courses, wildlife encounters and  recreational activities offer endless opportunities to experience the region’s beauty.

Māori Culture

Hawke’s Bay is known to Māori as Te Matau-a-Māui/The Hoot of Maui, in reference to the early navigator Māui, who bestowed the first placenames to the region over 1,000 years ago. Today, the  region specialises in small group, immersive experiences where passionate and knowledgeable guides offer insights into the region’s proud Māori heritage, while creating connections to the  present day.