Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Hawke's Bay Region February 2026 | Expedia.co.uk # What to do in Hawke's Bay Region ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Hawke's Bay Region Types of activities Where to stay [Hawke's Bay Region travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Hawkes-Bay-Region.dx553248635997166771) ![Elephant Hill Winery Estate](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6344456/38193e3c-b83a-4fe3-8bd7-4f277609240a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Elephant Hill Winery Estate](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6344456/38193e3c-b83a-4fe3-8bd7-4f277609240a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Cape Kidnappers marks the southern most point of Hawke Bay on the east coast of the North Island of New Zealand. It was named by Captain Cook after the one of his cabin boys was kidnapped by the local Maori in 1769. Cape Kidnappers is home to a colony of Australasian Gannets which nest here over summer. Access to this area is by walking (about 2 hours each way) at low tide only (ie starting to walk 3 hours before low tide), by a tractor and trailer ride along the beach, or by a 4wd bus through the farmland above the beach. This photo is taken just after dawn, after a 2 hour walk in the dark along the beach.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6343649/89c83b3a-9a63-48ed-85dd-bd4e851a8fdb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Dawn rises over the city of Napier, with St Paul's Cathedral to the left of shot ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2593/f58c226a-6ac2-4f4b-a2ad-b01a5a84e64f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Every year in September the Mabin family open their front paddocks to the public to let them explore ( and pick from ) their daffodils. They do this for free and all money raised from the sale of the daffodils goes to the Plunket Society](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000424197/0b17919f-0017-4679-b359-8fcc02ddda17.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself One Key members save % or more on select activities, hotels, cars and holiday rentals. [Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.co.uk/welcome-one-key) --- ## What to do in Hawke's Bay Region --- ### Popular places to visit ![Art Deco Weekend!! Art Deco Weekend is a celebration of the rebuilding of Napier after the 1931 Hawke's Bay earthquake- it celebrates our beautiful city and it's iconic buildings, memorializes the people of the city during the 1930's and makes for a great weekend! The event is planned extremely well, has an incredible amount of era-appropriate events and a magnificent setting. Everybody dresses up - frocks, heels and accessories, bow ties and suspenders... Add vintage car parades, over 200 different events - it's a great weekend!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2593/1155b9b7-bf08-4a43-a565-e574dec8d377.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Marine Parade 4.5/5(27 reviews) After visiting Marine Parade, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Napier. Amble around this relaxing area's seaside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Marine-Parade-Napier-South.d553248621526967222.Attraction) ![Mission Estate Winery](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6108340/435b6923-68e5-475c-a99a-ad3ea783ec25.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Mission Estate Winery 5/5(11 reviews) Leave the city behind for a day to experience idyllic countryside surroundings and sip a range of magnificent wines. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Mission-Estate-Winery-Poraiti.d6108340.Attraction) ![Great beaches in this area all sand, and a of choices for swimming as its a peninsula, the odd space rocket gets fired off too :-)](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6352862/23ce0738-c135-4af5-b1da-05b133660fd9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Mahia Beach 5/5(3 reviews) Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Mahia Beach during your travels in Mahia? [](https://expedia.co.uk/Mahia-Beach-Hawkes-Bay-Region.d6108304.Attraction) ![Cape Kidnappers featuring rugged coastline](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6108334/25c7e3f7-ca1d-498e-8290-1afbb489d8d6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cape Kidnappers 3.5/5(7 reviews) Come within a few feet of one of the planet’s largest mainland gannet colonies. The seabirds nest here on this breathtaking peninsula. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cape-Kidnappers-Clifton.d6108334.Attraction) ![Te Mata Peak featuring mountains](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621526967216/05bbf377-4d45-498f-ac38-0777a18974c4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Te Mata Peak 4.5/5(14 reviews) Not only a spectacular vantage point, this awesome mountain is also home to several species of rare flora and fauna. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Te-Mata-Peak-Havelock-North.d6108362.Attraction) ![The Sunken Gardens in Napier this was taken on our weekend away in this beautiful city. If you get the chance to visit Napier make sure you do.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2593/2acd0d2d-fc6e-400f-a9ba-04bb73b048ac.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Napier Beach 4/5(27 reviews) Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Napier Beach during your travels in Awatoto? [](https://expedia.co.uk/Napier-Beach-Awatoto.d6108308.Attraction) ![National Aquarium of New Zealand featuring marine life](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6108318/39c533ff-5c96-4a67-baec-4ee020b60ecd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### National Aquarium of New Zealand 4/5(6 reviews) The tanks at this modern aquarium play host to all kinds of underwater life, from cute sea creatures to fearsome marine predators. [](https://expedia.co.uk/National-Aquarium-Of-New-Zealand-Napier-South.d6108318.Attraction) ![Craggy Range which includes landscape views and a garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6212386/e1c67c45-0ff7-45e0-b4fb-73da6b4dac12.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Craggy Range 5/5(4 reviews) Set in the shadow of colossal Te Mata Peak, this vineyard brings together a quality fine wine experience and exceptional scenery. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Craggy-Range-Tuki-Tuki.d6212386.Attraction) ![Ocean Beach showing a bay or harbour, a sandy beach and island views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532610971/5eeb9c91-9b3f-41f8-8851-0df9500e695a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Ocean Beach 4.5/5(18 reviews) Swim, surf and take long walks in the shadow of unspoiled scenery at this sweeping beach on the southern coastline of Hawke’s Bay. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ocean-Beach-Hawkes-Bay-Region.d6288602.Attraction) ### Explore areas of Hawke's Bay Region ![Dawn rises over the city of Napier, with St Paul's Cathedral to the left of shot ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2593/f58c226a-6ac2-4f4b-a2ad-b01a5a84e64f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Napier South If you're spending some time in Napier South, McLean Park and National Aquarium of New Zealand are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Napier-Napier-South.dx693056128775815168) ![National Tobacco Company Building](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6108332/3922a56f-e97a-44f5-a001-95e17416031d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Ahuriri While visiting Ahuriri, you might make a stop by sights like National Tobacco Company Building and The Urban Winery. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Napier-Ahuriri.dx553248635974587415) ![Church Road Winery](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6108336/01190775-fc94-45a6-9365-40c8701a590a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Taradale You'll enjoy the wineries and churches in Taradale. You might want to make time for a stop at Church Road Winery or Pettigrew Green Arena. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Napier-Taradale.dx6134241) ![Long crashing waves on to the steep stoney beach of Napier](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000664946/f9dbb774-b00b-4186-ac0b-c358fbe0dbc7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Westshore 4/5(2 area reviews) Beaches, spas and seafood restaurants highlight some of the notable features of Westshore. Make a stop by Westshore Beach while you're exploring. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Napier-Westshore.dx3000664946) ![Art Deco Weekend!! Art Deco Weekend is a celebration of the rebuilding of Napier after the 1931 Hawke's Bay earthquake- it celebrates our beautiful city and it's iconic buildings, memorializes the people of the city during the 1930's and makes for a great weekend! The event is planned extremely well, has an incredible amount of era-appropriate events and a magnificent setting. Everybody dresses up - frocks, heels and accessories, bow ties and suspenders... Add vintage car parades, over 200 different events - it's a great weekend!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2593/1155b9b7-bf08-4a43-a565-e574dec8d377.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Bluff Hill While visiting Bluff Hill, you might make a stop by sights like Napier Prison and Bluff Hill Domain Lookout. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Napier-Bluff-Hill.dx553248635976385759) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Hospital Hill While there might not be top attractions in Hospital Hill, you can explore the larger area and discover places like War Memorial Conference Center and McLean Park. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Napier-Hospital-Hill.dx553248635976385722) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Day trip destinations from Hawke's Bay Region ![Napier showing a sunset and a square or plaza](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2593/cf79c55f-2445-4aae-b821-1df95400e6a9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Napier ![Te Mata Peak showing tranquil scenes and landscape views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621526967216/05465bb7-9d73-49bf-9b10-2b7fc96c13c3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Hastings ![Te Mata Peak, Hawkes Bay at sunset. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6213707/8dac3100-9bd1-4e75-8b01-68c847321032.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Tuki Tuki ![Ocean Beach from the top of the hill. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6289574/f0821e76-8bcc-49fd-851d-e5d8e9e66b9b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Ocean Beach ![The turquoise blue if the water as you take the coastal drive from Napier to Gisborne. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2593/ad14a023-6aae-41ec-b760-19c90653b13f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Eskdale ![Taylors Bay, Mahia Beach, Mokotahi Hill, Sunset, New Zealand](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6352862/0e8db4b3-9d06-4cef-af3d-4644773464e9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Mahia ![From the top of the falls. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248625843175842/a4115047-d8f4-41d2-a89a-7c70f07878fa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Waimarama ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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