Hawkes Bay Activities

Grape Escape - Hawks Bay Wine and Food Tours Welcome to the Grape Escape Ltd where our promise is to meet and exceed your expectations. We specialise in wine tours of Hawke's Bay New Zealand as well as tours of the other regions of New Zealand, Martinborough, Marlborough and Central Otago. Our tours range from half and full day small group wine tours of Hawke's Bay to personalised luxury tours of the region.

Hawkes Bay Wine Country Cat The Hawke's Bay Wine Country Cat sails from the 'Iron Pot', West Quay, Napier, and is an experience that is long to be remembered by all who cruise with us.

Napier, New Zealand's Art Deco City Explore the pages of our site for information about The Art Deco Shop, Art Deco Walks, the Brebner Print Art Deco Weekend, Bluewater Hotel Deco Decanted and the unique Art Deco and Spanish Mission architecture of Napier and nearby Hastings in Hawke's Bay, Wine Country.

National Aquarium of New Zealand Allow 1-2 hours for your enjoyable visit to the National Aquarium of New Zealand. We recommend 400ASA film with flash in the aquarium. For best results take your photos on a slight angle to avoid flashback. Take note of the regulations about photography in the kiwi enclosure. Film and batteries can be obtained at the Aquarium Shop.

Church Road Winery Founded in 1897, the Church Road Winery was already more than 90 years old when it was purchased in 1988 and completely renovated, turning it into a modern boutique winery that applies hands-on winemaking techniques to the very best of the Hawke's Bay harvest.

Hawke's Bay Museum Visit Hawke's Bay Museum to experience the best of Art, Culture and Heritage in the Bay. Discover great exhibitions, fascinating collections and wonderful treasures from our rich past as well as challenging contemporary shows of art and craft.

The Napier Municipal Theatre The Napier Municipal Theatre's unique Art Deco heritage has been preserved with the skillful addition of modern theatre facilities making it the best provincial performing arts centre in the nation. The theatre is a model of architectural beauty and Art Deco style and its stage has been graced with international acts and local performers alike.

Information about upcoming events If you're looking for information about upcoming events in our venues, this Calendar should help. Looking for information regarding events in Hawke's Bay.

Gannet Safaris Cape Kidnappers safari experience takes you to Hawke's Bay Cape Kidnappers Gannet Colony - the world's largest, most accessible Gannet nesting place. It's the only way of being taken right to within a few feet of these remarkable birds - there is no walking required!

Cape Kidnappers Golf Course The club house has sandwiches and drinks available; and incorporates the men's and ladies locker rooms, and the Golf Shop which has the latest in designer labels including Footjoy, Jeff Rose, EP Pro and Fairway & Greene. A knowledgeable and helpful sales team are on site to assist with all your golfing needs.

Splash Planet is home to thrilling slides and rides as well as activities for the young and old alike who just want something a little quieter. There is something for the whole family here along with our wonderful café – just another excuse to relax while on holiday.