Hawkes Bay
Hawkes Bay
2020-01-04Things to do and see in and around Hawkes Bay in New Zealand.
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Napier
While we’ve been to Napier a couple of times, we never stayed and just wandered the streets and enjoyed having a picnic at the Beach Domain.
- Beach Domain / War Memorial: https://goo.gl/maps/2uVMWHLu5fHNpEDo6
- Ahuriri Estuary Walk: https://goo.gl/maps/7LVfiGZzS6Km4WdP9
- The National Aquarium of NZ: https://goo.gl/maps/1nw2LQQ81b31WMug6
Havelock North
https://goo.gl/maps/n35mb4VRPEB2Du8N9
- Jackson’s Artisan Foods: https://goo.gl/maps/8A4rRBTuVG9z9qdD6
- really good pizza; gluten free available, too
- MAINA: https://goo.gl/maps/yvn7zs8nAhjRW84L7
- good little cafe
- Diva Bistro and Bar: https://goo.gl/maps/FtNUUDu79ifZeWMk7
- Black Barn Bistro: https://goo.gl/maps/pC6uwmSajM6WoCR36
- Craggy Range: https://goo.gl/maps/EZz4aEHtVwyVvNh2A
- Karamu Stream Walk: https://goo.gl/maps/xCoC6sfyqtrndaeu7
Te Mata Peak
Hands down one of my favourite walking areas. Drive to the parking area where there are some toilets, picnic tables and maps, then look at the maps to determine which route you want to take. I highly recommend ones that go through the redwood tree forest and also go up to the top of Te Mata Peak. We came back here again and again to walk. You should also read about the Māori legendary history of this area. https://goo.gl/maps/YpjM5iN8sYSzUCeV9
Sunrise at Ocean Beach and More
Sunrise at Ocean Beach is spectacular, and it must be experienced. If you want to check out Waimarama, then on your way back, take Waimarama Road to Waimarama and for a little walk in that sleepy beach town. If not, the next road on your left will be Maraetotara Road, and this will take you to Maraetotara Falls in just a few minutes. After the falls and you head back towards Havelock North, make sure to stop at Red Bridge Coffee, a small shipping container coffee shop in a field, and hang with the locals.
- Ocean Beach: https://goo.gl/maps/BGyZgiKV5WfwF2Kh8
- Red Bridge Coffee: https://goo.gl/maps/gL2QUWGJwtE5u3gGA
- Maraetotara Falls: https://goo.gl/maps/1gmqx2aDmi4fFxyj7
- Waimarama: https://goo.gl/maps/77ibZKffjFHvu6z79