Be pampered

Wine Tasting

Wine tasting in Hawke's Bay Winecountry

Sample wine at a selection of Hawkes Bay's most celebrated wineries and dine alfresco in the glorious 'Bay' sunshine!

Beauty Spa

Relax in Hawke's Bay

Spend a luxurious morning being pampered at an award winning beauty spa. Then refresh with a visit to local winery or golden sand beach.

shopping

We love to shop! So much so, that we've dedicated a full page to shopping in New Zealand, because there's just to much to mention.  Shopping details here.

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Farmers Market

Farmers Market in Hawke's Bay

Local produce available fresh from the farmer all in one place at the Hawke's Bay Farmers market. Tempt yourself to a gourmet treat.

Horse riding

Feel the wind in your face as you enjoy horse treking along the beach or the amazing landscape of Hawke's Bay.

golf

We have a 9 hole golf course just 2 miles down the road, and plenty of 18 hole courses dotted all around our local region.

Garden tours

Spend an afternoon strolling around the impressive Telinoe gardens and reward yourself with an indulgent afternoon tea.

hot air balloon ride

Float over the grapes during a spendid East Coast sunrise, rising high above the plains and Pacific Ocean. 

 

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For the Girls

Whoever said 'huntin' camp ain't much fun for the ladies' has never experienced Kaweka Ranch! For the ladies who don't want to spend time in the field, there's plenty on offer with our personable tour guide available to whisk you away for daily escapes around our superb local wine country region.

Ian Lowe - Professional Guide

Time out to enjoy great wine and food in Ahuriri West Quay

We can tailor day tours and arrange just about anything....here are some of our most popular packages priced from US$250.

PURE INDULGENCE

Relax, breathe....escape and indulge! Spend a luxurious morning being pampered at an award winning beauty spa before being whisked off by your personable guide for a long, lazy lunch at a sensational local winery! Refresh yourself with a leisurely walk along the golden sands of Ocean Beach beaches then head back to town for a coffee and browse a few shops or indulge some more with a relaxing 'hair' ritual for the perfect finish to your ultimate day of pampering!

GOURMET WINE AND FOOD

Tantalise your taste buds with a journey along our regional food and wine trail! Visit local food producers, tour a winery,   olivery, delicatessen, cheese factory and of course....the chocolate factory!  The Hawke's Bay region also hosts many artisan food events and festivals in the area every summer.

 

ARTISTIC & ART DECO

The stunning Hawke's Bay region is a magnet to the talented and gives inspiration to local artists for sculpture, painting, weaving, drawing, crafts and gardening. Visit antique stores, galleries, workshops and home studios on the Art Trail to find a brilliantly original souvenir to take home. Lose yourself in the serenity of award winning gardens and parks embrace the calm at your leisure!

BEST OF THE BAY

Explore this fantastic region of contrasts on your terms, tell us what you want to do! Whatever adventure of experience you are hankering for we'll wrap it all into a fabulous day to experience the best of The Bay! Sample pieces of all our packages, mix them up with a trip to the gannet colony and marine reserve, soak up a cultural Maori experience or head up to towering Te Mata peak for spectacular views of the region - there are spaces and places to suit everyone!

ADVENTURE

Learn to fish under the expert tuition of a female fishing guide and hook the one that wants to get away! Feel the breeze on your face as you enjoy a horse ride along Waimarama Beach or tee off at any of the regions fantastic golf courses including the spectacular Cape Kidnappers course rated in the top 20 in the world! Hike the Kaweka Ranges conservation park, take our pushbikes for a ride up to the mystical forest with a picnic lunch or kayak the Clive river there are adventures galore!

PoST HUNT AND NEW ZEALAND SIGHTSEEING TOURS

Hawke's Bay offers a life less ordinary...whether you love the culture, the landscape or just eating and drinking the very best on offer it's a place where you can breathe deeper, relax for longer and enjoy all the best things in life in one complete package. It's no wonder so many of our guests choose to stay longer here in Wine Country!

We are proud to work closely with Safari Circle - a premier personalised tour service available exclusively to our guests wishing to explore the best of the local region and 'off the beaten track' places around New Zealand! We'll plan a tour to suit you with as many extras as you like, such as an early morning hot air balloon ride over the vineyards or a scenic flight over the mountains...just tell us how we can help you plan your ultimate New Zealand experience.... you won't look back!

Post Hunt touring from US$450 per day