What to do in Hawke's Bay

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Napier featuring a sunset and a square or plaza

Places to Visit in Hawke's Bay

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Top places to visit

1. Mission Estate Winery

Explore the old cellar at Mission Estate Winery for the chance to learn the secrets behind producing award-winning wines. Enjoy fabulous views while dining on sumptuous meat and seafood at one of the oldest wineries in the country.

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2. National Aquarium of New Zealand

Admire huge sharks as well as stingrays and octopuses at the National Aquarium of New Zealand. See piranhas gliding around and interact with adorable penguins and kiwi birds.

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National Aquarium of New Zealand which includes marine life

3. Church Road Winery

With a fascinating wine museum and guided tours, Church Road Winery is a great place to learn about the history and art of winemaking. Discover artefacts dating back 3,000 years and examine walls studded with glimmering tartrate crystals. Find out how some of the finest wine in New Zealand is made and enjoy a meal of organic meat and fish in the winery’s restaurant.

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4. Napier Prison

Step into the cells of a convicted offender and discover what life was really like at the haunting penal complex of Napier Prison. Visit the chilling isolation cells and trudge toward the site of the old gallows where criminals were once hanged.

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Napier Prison featuring heritage elements

5. Cape Kidnappers

Cape Kidnappers is a dramatic outcrop of jagged sandstone jutting out into the ocean. Hike along a trail with spectacular rock formations and crystal-clear pools to reach the gannet colony. Enjoy a picnic with a magnificent view or play a round at the world-renowned golf course on the headland.

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Cape Kidnappers featuring rugged coastline

6. Craggy Range

Step inside the Craggy Range cellar for an enthralling insight into how its popular wines are produced. Wander around the vine fields where the grapes grow and sit down for a delicious multicourse meal of local cuisine at the estate’s restaurant.

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Craggy Range which includes a garden and landscape views

Recommended things to do in Hawke's Bay

Number of things to do	18
Things to do from	NZ$25
Cheapest thing to do	Napier Earthquake Self-Guided Audio Tour
Top 5 things to do	Napier Afternoon Wine, & Gin Tasting (Thurs thru to Saturdays ) Deco Napier, Te Mata Peak, Wine & Cheese tasting Napier Gourmet Luncheon Wine & Gin Taste( Thurs thru Sat) Scenic Te Mata Peak Tour by Supertrike Hawkes Bay Wineries Self-Guided Bike Tour
Half-day tours	Deco Napier, Te Mata Peak, Wine & Cheese tasting Scenic Te Mata Peak Tour by Supertrike Shore Excursion: Napier and Surrounding Countryside Scenic Tour National Aquarium of New Zealand in Napier General Admission Napier Earthquake Self-Guided Audio Tour
With kids	Napier Afternoon Wine, & Gin Tasting (Thurs thru to Saturdays ) Deco Napier, Te Mata Peak, Wine & Cheese tasting Napier Gourmet Luncheon Wine & Gin Taste( Thurs thru Sat) Scenic Te Mata Peak Tour by Supertrike Hawkes Bay Wineries Self-Guided Bike Tour

Discover the most popular places to visit in Hawke's Bay

Marine Parade

4.5/5(517 reviews)

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.

Mission Estate Winery

4.5/5(131 reviews)

Leave the city behind for a day to experience idyllic countryside surroundings and sip a range of magnificent wines.

Napier Beach

4.5/5(387 reviews)

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Napier Beach during your travels in Awatoto?

National Aquarium of New Zealand

4/5(127 reviews)

The tanks at this modern aquarium play host to all kinds of underwater life, from cute sea creatures to fearsome marine predators.

Church Road Winery

4.5/5(80 reviews)

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.

Napier Prison

4/5(20 reviews)

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

4.5/5(67 reviews)

Come within a few feet of one of the planet’s largest mainland gannet colonies. The seabirds nest here on this breathtaking peninsula.

Craggy Range

4.5/5(54 reviews)

Set in the shadow of colossal Te Mata Peak, this vineyard brings together a quality fine wine experience and exceptional scenery.

Mahia Beach

4.5/5(35 reviews)

Nothing says holiday like spending a lazy day at Mahia Beach, a popular beach in Mahia.

Explore areas of Hawke's Bay

Napier South

If you're spending some time in Napier South, McLean Park and National Aquarium of New Zealand are top sights worth seeing.

Ahuriri

While visiting Ahuriri, you might make a stop by sights like National Tobacco Company Building and The Urban Winery.

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.

Westshore

4/5(86 area reviews)

The beaches, spas and seafood restaurants are just a few things travellers enjoy about Westshore. If you want to experience more of the area, check out Ahuriri Estuary or Pandora Pond.