Hawke's Bay on the east coast of the North Island has been described as New
Zealand's leading food and wine region.It is the country's oldest
winemaking region and is its leading producer of award winning red wines.
With over 2200 hours of sunshine, it attracts visitors all year round.
It extends from the high, forested Ruahine and Kawkeka Ranges to the coast,
flattening out to become the Heretaunga Plains. A number of wide rivers
offer excellent fishing, and there are fine beaches from Mahia in the north
to Porangahau in the south.
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Hawke's Bay is also well known for Art Deco architecture, a lively arts
scene and a rich Maori culture
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There is a huge range of activities to choose from.
visiting the National Aquarium of New Zealand
swimming with dolphins
viewing the largest most accessible mainland Gannet colony in the world at Cape Kidnappers
taking a jet boat trip
cycling between wineries
hot air ballooning at sunrise
surfing at Mahia
paragliding off Te Mata Peak
following one of the 17 heritage trails around the region.
hunting in the ranges,
fishing for brown and rainbow trout
playing golf at one of the 20 local courses.
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Visit Hawke's Bay Wine Country and enjoy the holiday of your choice.
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