Hastings & Around

Positioned at the centre of the Hawke’s Bay fruit bowl, busy Hastings is the commercial hub of the region, 20km south of Napier. A few kilometres of orchards still separate it from Havelock North, with its prosperous village atmosphere and the towering backdrop of Te Mata Peak.

Imbibing and dining around the area's restaurants, breweries and vineyards, and trawling good farmers markets and seasonal fruit stands are fine foodie-focused reasons to explore, and balance can be provided by biking or tramping around Te Mata's spectacular natural profile.

Explore Hastings & Around

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Te Mata Peak
Rising dramatically from the Heretaunga Plains 16km south of Havelock North, Te Mata Peak (399m) is part of the 1-sq-km Te Mata Trust Park. The summit…
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Black Barn Vineyards
This hip, inventive winery has a bistro, a gallery, a popular summer Saturday morning farmers market (one of the first in NZ) and an amphitheatre for…
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Elephant Hill
There's plenty of great vineyard dining around Hawke's Bay, but copper-clad Elephant Hill in beachy Te Awanga is something special. Huge picture windows…
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Hastings City Art Gallery
The city's neat little gallery presents contemporary NZ (including Māori) and international art in a bright, purpose-built space. Expect some wacky stuff…
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Mission Estate Winery
New Zealand’s oldest winery was established in 1851. Follow the long tree-lined driveway up the hill to the restaurant (serving lunch and dinner; mains …
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Westerman's Building
The Westerman's Building is arguably the area's best example of the Spanish Mission style. The Hastings i-SITE is located here too.
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Craggy Range
Definitely one of Hawke's Bay's flashiest wineries – wonderful wines, excellent restaurant and accommodation.
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Te Mata Estate
Created in the shadows of Te Mata Peak, the legendary Coleraine red at this unpretentious, old-school, family-run winery is worth the trip all on its own.

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Te Mata Peak
Rising dramatically from the Heretaunga Plains 16km south of Havelock North, Te Mata Peak (399m) is part of the 1-sq-km Te Mata Trust Park. The summit…
B
Black Barn Vineyards
This hip, inventive winery has a bistro, a gallery, a popular summer Saturday morning farmers market (one of the first in NZ) and an amphitheatre for…
E
Elephant Hill
There's plenty of great vineyard dining around Hawke's Bay, but copper-clad Elephant Hill in beachy Te Awanga is something special. Huge picture windows…
H
Hastings City Art Gallery
The city's neat little gallery presents contemporary NZ (including Māori) and international art in a bright, purpose-built space. Expect some wacky stuff…
M
Mission Estate Winery
New Zealand’s oldest winery was established in 1851. Follow the long tree-lined driveway up the hill to the restaurant (serving lunch and dinner; mains …
W
Westerman's Building
The Westerman's Building is arguably the area's best example of the Spanish Mission style. The Hastings i-SITE is located here too.
C
Craggy Range
Definitely one of Hawke's Bay's flashiest wineries – wonderful wines, excellent restaurant and accommodation.
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Te Mata Estate
Created in the shadows of Te Mata Peak, the legendary Coleraine red at this unpretentious, old-school, family-run winery is worth the trip all on its own.

Top attractions

These are our favorite local haunts, touristy spots, and hidden gems throughout Hastings & Around.

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Te Mata Peak
Rising dramatically from the Heretaunga Plains 16km south of Havelock North, Te Mata Peak (399m) is part of the 1-sq-km Te Mata Trust Park. The summit…
See
Black Barn Vineyards
This hip, inventive winery has a bistro, a gallery, a popular summer Saturday morning farmers market (one of the first in NZ) and an amphitheatre for…
See
Elephant Hill
There's plenty of great vineyard dining around Hawke's Bay, but copper-clad Elephant Hill in beachy Te Awanga is something special. Huge picture windows…
See
Hastings City Art Gallery
The city's neat little gallery presents contemporary NZ (including Māori) and international art in a bright, purpose-built space. Expect some wacky stuff…
See
Mission Estate Winery
New Zealand’s oldest winery was established in 1851. Follow the long tree-lined driveway up the hill to the restaurant (serving lunch and dinner; mains …
See
Westerman's Building
The Westerman's Building is arguably the area's best example of the Spanish Mission style. The Hastings i-SITE is located here too.
See
Craggy Range
Definitely one of Hawke's Bay's flashiest wineries – wonderful wines, excellent restaurant and accommodation.
See
Te Mata Estate
Created in the shadows of Te Mata Peak, the legendary Coleraine red at this unpretentious, old-school, family-run winery is worth the trip all on its own.

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