What is there to do in Hawkes Bay in the winter?

Our Top 5 Things to Do in Hawke’s Bay in winter

• Take the guided Art Deco Walk through Napier, the Art Deco Capital.
• Get on your bike!
• Dine al fresco in Ahuriri.
• Check out the view from atop Te Mata Peak.
• Head off the beaten track and take a bush walk.

What’s Hawkes Bay known for?

Blessed with fertile soils and a warm, temperate climate, Hawke’s Bay is among New Zealand’s leading producers of wine; notably red wines – cabernet sauvignon, merlot and syrah – and stunning chardonnays.

Is it Hawke Bay or Hawkes Bay?

Nowadays the body of water is called Hawke Bay, while the region is called Hawke’s Bay. The difference stems from the authorities and histories behind the official names. The name of the original Hawke’s Bay Province was gazetted on 1 November 1858, when it split from the Wellington Province.

Is Hawkes Bay a good place to live?

Known for its excellent climate and award winning wines, Hawke’s Bay offers a relaxed lifestyle in either Napier, Havelock North or Hastings. Hawkes Bay is also known for the wide variety of fresh produce available with farmers markets open in the weekend.

What is the nickname of Napier?

Napier has even earned the nickname, ‘Art Deco capital of the world’!

How long does it take to walk up Te Mata Peak?

about two hours
The round trip takes about two hours but shorter walks, suitable for both leisure and more active walkers, are signposted along the way. Te Mata Peak is the viewpoint of the area.

Why is Hawkes Bay called Hawkes Bay?

Cook named the Hawke’s Bay after Sir Edward Hawke, First Lord of the Admiralty. In the 1830’s traders, whalers, missionaries and other forerunners of a permanent European settlement began to appear. Originally known as Ahuriri, Napier was founded by the government in 1855, and is Hawke’s Bay’s oldest town.

Is Hawkes Bay a nice place to live?