Living the Hawke's Bay lifestyle

Getting outdoors in Hawke's Bay - whether it be a walk up Te Mata Peak, an adrenaline-filled rafting trip down the Mohaka River,  cycling some of the 200km of cycling trails, or perhaps a lazy day at the Beach - means you'll never run out of things to do.

Sport and culture are well catered for with facilities including a recently remodelled Opera House, museums, art galleries and sports arenas. The region is also home to some of the country’s leading secondary schools.

Scenic attractions include the world’s largest onshore gannet colony (Cape Kidnappers), there are many excellent golf courses and the region hosts several classic road cycle races.

Notable events attracting many outsiders include the region's annual Art Deco Weekend, and the Mission Estate Concert at Mission Estate and Winery.

Climate

The Hawke's Bay is dry and temperate with long hot summers and cool winters.

Location

Hawke's Bay is located on the east coast of the North Island in New Zealand.

The Regional Council main offices are based in central Napier, with satellite offices in Wairoa and Waipawa.

There is a domestic airport located in Napier which services the whole country with regular flights in and out.