Blessed with long sunshine hours and fertile plains, Hawke’s Bay is one of New Zealand’s most productive growing regions. It is also the second largest when it comes to wine production.
Any trip to Hawke's Bay would be incomplete without tasting lush wines at the many wineries and cellar doors.
Gravely soils and a long growing season sees Hawke's Bay produce sophisticated red blends; rich merlot, spicy syrah and deep pinor noir.
White wine is also produced in abundance with full bodied chardonnay, oaky sauvignon blanc and aromatic pinot gris found at the many cellar doors.
During the months of June and November, annual Food and Wine Classic event (better known as F.A.W.C), showcases the very best of Hawke's Bay food, wine, beer and cider.
A plethora of gourmet food and drinks are served by the many restaurants, food trucks and eateries. Breweries, cideries and wineries tease your taste buds with superb liquid creations. Book early, experiences sell out fast!
Cycling is a relaxing way to explore Hawke's Bay wineries and cellar doors.
Hawke’s Bay is part of the Classic New Zealand Wine Trail(opens in new window) which takes you to more than 100 cellar doors and wineries across four New Zealand regions.
Hawke's Bay cycling paths link together to form over 200 kilometres of cycling on Hawke's Bay Trails(opens in new window). Do as much or as little of the trail as you like, there is no shortage of delicious wine and food stops along the way.
