Intro to Hawke's Bay, New Zealand

From the forested mountain ranges of Ruahine andthe region's great Chardonnay and Cabernet
Kaweka, the landscape descends downwards andSauvignon varieties as they dine in any of the
levels off across the Heretaunga Plains to the coastvineyard cafes and restaurants.
where wide rivers join the Pacific Ocean.Each February Napier hosts the Brebner Print Art
Usually shortened to Taumata,Deco Weekend where the Art Deco style is
imaungahoronukupokaiwhenuaakitanarahu is believedcelebrated in the city. The Art Deco walk is a
to be the longest place name in the world and can bepermanent attraction that can be enjoyed by visitors
translated to 'place where Tamatea, the man withany time of the year.
the big knees, who slid, climbed and swallowedHawke's Bay's stunning natural beauty promotes a
mountains, known as land-eater, played his flute tothriving artistic community that supplies an inspiring
his loved one'.flow of beautiful things to the many boutique galleries
Visitors are drawn to Hawke's Bay for a number ofacross the region. For those looking for adventure,
reasons apart from the great beaches, sunny climateHawke's Bay does not disappoint. Horse trekking,
and many established vineyards. One of the world'shunting, trout fishing or rafting on the Mohaka River
largest concentrations of Art Deco buildings can beare all great choices.
found in Napier, the region's main hub. The city wasAn attraction unique to the Hawke's Bay region is the
rebuilt in the Art Deco style after an earthquake andgannet colony out at Cape Kidnappers, possibly one
fire took hold in 1931.of the world's only two mainland gannet colonies.
Things to do in Hawkes BayThese large yellow headed sea birds dive from a
The region boasts over 30 vineyards open forgreat height to reach speeds of up to 145 kilometres
tastings only a short distance from Napier andper hour in order to catch their fishy dinners.
Hastings, Hawke's Bay's other city. Visitors can enjoy