Hawkes Bay

The Hawke’s Bay region accounts for approximately 7% of national primary industries GDP, with the largest contributions being fruit growing, grape growing and forestry/logging. The region also accounts for 7% of national processing GDP, with the largest shares being for fruit and vegetable processing, wine-making, meat processing and textile processing.

Whether it be a walk up Te Mata Peak, an adrenaline-filled rafting trip down the Mohaka River, cycling some of the 200km of cycling trails, or perhaps a lazy day at the Beach - you'll never run out of things to do in Hawkes Bay.

Hawke’s Bay is a region of New Zealand, located on the east coast of the country’s North Island. Hawke’s Bay is recognised on the world stage for its award-winning wines. The regional council sits in both the cities of Napier and Hastings.

Cape Kidnappers in Hawke's Bay is home to the largest accessible gannet colony in the world.

The region accounts for approximately 2% of national manufacturing sector GDP and about 3% of the country’s service sector GDP.

Economic growth in Hawke’s Bay is strongly influenced by international economic conditions directly and indirectly impacting its significant primary industries and processing sectors.

There are many excellent golf courses, an opera house, museums, art galleries and sports arenas. The region hosts several classic road cycle races. It is also the location of an annual Art Deco weekend and the Mission Estate Concert.