Nau mai haere mai ki Te Matau-a-Māui
Stories of Māui and his many daring feats can be heard throughout Te Moana-nui-a-Kiwa, the great Pacific Ocean.
Hawke's Bay is a region of diverse and magnificent landscapes. From the sun-kissed beaches of Māhia in the north to the rugged Ruahine Ranges in the south, Hawke's Bay's wide-open skies beckon travellers to explore.
Peppered throughout the region are notable landmarks, including Lake Waikaremoana, home to one of New Zealand's nine Great Walks, the must-visit Te Mata Peak, and omnipresent Cape Kidnappers, all of which speak to a country that has been defined by powerful natural forces.
The weather in Hawke's Bay is exceptional. The sun loves this little corner of the world and smiles down on us nearly every day.
Waking up to the sun streaming in your windows is the norm here. You can plan a picnic lunch, a day at the beach or a cycle around the vineyards without the worry of getting drenched or blown about. The Hawke's Bay sun is fierce so don't spoil your evening by turning yourself into a portable heater, make sure you have sunscreen on before venturing out.
Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand’s oldest wine growing region, joins global heavyweights such as Bordeaux (France), Bilbao (Spain) and Napa Valley (USA), as the newest Great Wine Capital of the world. Established in Bordeaux in 1999, the Great Wine Capital Global Network has shared an important mission: to sustain the health and prosperity of wine-related industries, communities and tourism in their Capitals through collaborating on a wide range of projects in industry, tourism, education, business and travel.
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