Things to do in Hawke's Bay Region
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Most popular experiences in Hawke's Bay Region
Tours & day trips
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Best of Napier & Hawkes Bay Tour
Adventure & outdoor
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Gannet Safaris Overland tour to Cape Kidnappers Gannet Colony
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Private Hawkes Bay Geothermal Hot Pools Hike
What to do in Hawke's Bay Region
Popular places to visit
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.
Napier Beach
Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Napier Beach during your travels in Awatoto?
Mission Estate Winery
Leave the city behind for a day to experience idyllic countryside surroundings and sip a range of magnificent wines.
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.
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.
Mahia Beach
Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Mahia Beach during your travels in Mahia?
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.
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.
Areas of 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.
Bay View
While visiting Bay View, you might make a stop by sights like Petane Domain and Westshore Beach.
Bluff Hill
While visiting Bluff Hill, you might make a stop by sights like Napier Prison and Ocean Spa.
Hospital Hill
Hospital Hill might not have many top sights, but Pandora Pond and Napier Soundshell are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
