Introducing Central Hawkes Bay
Grassy farmland stretches south from Hastings, dotted with the grand homesteads of Victorian pastoralists. It’s an untouristed area, rich in history and deserted beaches. Waipukurau (aka ‘Wai-puk’), the main town, isn’t exactly thrilling but it’s worth calling in to the extremely helpful Central Hawkes Bay i-SITE (06-858 6488; www.centralhawkesbay.co.nz; Railway Esp; 9am-5pm Mon-Fri, 9am-1pm Sat) in the old railway station. They can sort you out with the comprehensive Central Hawkes Bay: Unwind Country brochure and pamphlets outlining heritage trails and DOC reserves and walkways.
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Last updated: Sep 22, 2008
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Central Hawkes Bay Lamb Country
by lambcountry 05 July 2011
Coming to New Zealand during September or for the Rugby world cup 2011? Why not check out the annual Lamb Country Festival in association…
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