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Visiting Hawke's Bay made easy -
itineraries, events, accommodation

Read on for essential information for the discerning traveller to Hawke’s Bay. We will make it easy for you to see Hawke’s Bay as a destination and win accolades from your clients.

Latest News

Cuisine Restaurant of the Year 2006 Finalists
As if it couldn't get any better, two local restaurants have been nominated as finalists in the 2006 Cuisine Restaurant of the Year.

Te Awa Winey & Restaurant
2375 SH50, Hastings
phone: 06 879 7602
Very fine cooking to match the winery's own wines, with a choice of eating in a rustic indoor environment or in the well-kept gardens. Lunches only.

Terroir at Craggy Range
253 Waimarama Road,
Havelock North
phone: 06 873 0143
A modern building on a magnificent scale houses a restaurant where the food has an emphasis on local produce, and the wine service is top-notch. Lunch & Dinner.

Greenhill The Lodge
now a member of the NZ Lodge Association

To stay in one of NZ Luxury Lodges is to experience the finest accommodation in the most comfortable surroundings, enjoying all the warmth and good humour of the famed kiwi hospitality.

Upcoming Events

Fiesta of Lights
17 December 2005 - 7 January 2006
300,000 sparkling lights, the seventh annual fantasy world of holiday lights in a magnificent setting of Waikoko Gardens.

Lucknow Estate Winery New Year's Race Day
Sunday 1 January 2006
A fun day out at the races with entertainment and attractions.

Deardon Memorial Cup Polo Tournament
6-8 January 2006
A three day national polo event in rural central Hawke's Bay. The skills required of these sportsmen and their horses makes for a great spectators day.

Brightstone Blues Brews & BBQ's
Saturday 21 January 2006
A fun festival for the family at Hawke's Bay Showgrounds Hastings.

Black Barn Open Air Cinema
24 January - 4 February 2006
A festival of film under the stars at Black Barn Vineyard.

Harvest Hawke's
Bay 2006
4-6 February 2006
3 days of fun, food and wine! Various locations around Hastings, Havelock North and Napier.

Church Road Jazz Concert
Saturday 4 February 2006
3 decades of hard-hitting funk and jazz at Church Road Winery.

Brebner Print Earthquake Anniversary
& Art Deco Weekend
9-19 February 2006
Marking the 75th Anniversary of 1931 Hawke's Bay Earthquake, the Art Deco Trust is expanding the Art Deco Weekend to include a week-long commemoration.

WETA Wine & Food Festival
Saturday 11 February 2006
Soak up the ambience of the 1930's theme. Enjoy the best of Hawke's Bay wine, tantalising tastes and summer jazz.

World Golf Croquet Championship
4-12 March 2006
This event will be played at Te Mata Marewa and Rangatira Croquet Clubs in Hawke's Bay.

The Great Long Lunch
March 2006
A culinary experience in the delightful seaside setting of Marine Parade gardens Napier. Has the distinction of being New Zealand's longest lunch with over 700 diners enjoying wonderful food, fine wine and musical entertainment.

What's Hot in
Hawke's Bay Food This Summer

It's bursting fresh with flavour-packed produce - luscious orchard-ripe fruits, superb vegetables, tender meats - the harvest of fertile soils, plentiful sunshine and a kindly climate. They're matched by a year round catch of fresh fish from the long coastline and locally produced delicacies - mini paua, crayfish and crabs.

Seasons Greetings
The team at Y Hawke's Bay would like to thank you for your support and wish you all a safe and enjoyable holiday season.

Special Feature!

Michael Campbell Workshop
17 January 2006 - Cape Kidnappers 

A very special invitation is extended to join US Open Champion Michael Campbell at internationally acclaimed Cape Kidnappers Golf Course, ranked No. 27 in the world by prestigious Golf Magazine. The day will give golfers the maximum opportunity to interact with and learn from Campbell, and will feature an instructional clinic with Michael followed by an 18 hole golf tournament, where Michael will play several holes with each foursome. Post tournament cocktails and awards will be presented by Michael. Cost: $975 per person.

How Can We Help You?
If you need any assitance whatsoever arranging a package for your clients, remember we are just an email away. We have years of experience between us and would be delighted to assist.

Two Hawke’s Bay packages to enhance your clients experience and remember normal commissions apply.

Package 1 - Ref - 0020

Behind the Label Wine Experience
A unique personal encounter with the wines and people of Hawke's Bay.

Package includes:

Behind the Label Wine Experience for two people:

• Personally hosted and guided by Hawke's Bay Wine Specialist Geoff Wilson

• A 'grape to glass' journey through the winemaking process

• Meet the personalities behind some of the region's award winning wines

• Private tasting of rare Hawke's Bay wines

• Tour of up to three wineries including a Gimblett Gravels winery

• Walk amongst the vines

• Collection and return to Greenhill for private tasting of a selection of rare, award winning Hawke's Bay wines

• Tour duration 5 hours (afternoon to suit)

Two nights luxury accommodation at Greenhill.

Pre dinner drinks and canapes each evening.

Four course dinner featuring seasonal Hawke's Bay produce daily.

Choice of continental, cooked or combined breakfast each morning.

Complimentary Hastings Golf Club green fees subject to course availability.

Use of all lodge facilities.

Price based on double occupancy is $1,510 per person for a King Room or $1,760 per personal for a King Suite. Prices include GST.

Package is subject to availability 1 April 2005 - 31 March 2006.

Package 2 - Ref - 0021

All inclusive rack price is $1510 double occupancy. Come relive the 30’s at Cobden Villa. Allow your clients to be spoiled for two lovely days in our King “Art Deco” Suite with deluxe spa tub and double shower steam-room. Enjoy a gourmet breakfast in the morning before being picked up for a private Gannet Overland Safari to Cape Kidnappers. Guests will be dropped off at Church Road Winery for a nice lunch including a bottle of the reserve wine and Museum Tour, and will be collected to return back to Cobden Villa in our 1938 Vintage Buick.