Hawke’s Bay Wine Country is a holiday destination where the sun seems to forever shine (www.hawkesbaynz.com). Famed for being one of the three major winemaking regions in New Zealand, Hawke’s Bay is home to internationally acclaimed wines and is the premier New Zealand destination for food, wine and lifestyle.

Supported by a Mediterranean climate and a varied landscape from dramatic sea cliffs, to fertile plains and crystal clear rivers that meander down to the Pacific Ocean, the region has a diverse range of things to see and do and hosts a number of iconic events through out the year.

For families who enjoy the sun there are golden sand beaches, water theme parks, and crystal clear rivers. Swim with dolphins, visit the National Aquarium of New Zealand www.nationalaquarium.co.nz or see the largest mainland gannet colony in the world www.gannetsafaris.co.nz. For the thrill seeker there’s plenty to fuel your adrenaline from jet-boating, hot air ballooning, surfing, caving, paragliding to sailing and windsurfing. Excellent fly fishing and hunting are also popular pastimes.

Activities in the area:
 Golf
 Hiking
 Gannet Safari
 Farm tour
 Wine tours
 Fly fishing
 Hot air ballooning
 Art Deco tour
 Horseback riding
 River kayaking