Whether your looking for a couples trip, a family holiday or a fun getaway with friends, Hawke’s Bay is an amazing destination for a summer holiday. These are our Hawke’s Bay Summer Must Do’s Splash Planet Open from the 14th of November 2016 to 6th February 2017, Splash Planet is New Zealand’s only Water Theme Park … Read more
Hawke’s Bay’s annual F.A.W.C Summer Series is back for 2017. The Food and Wine Classic (F.A.W.C) is a series of delicious events that help you experience food and wine in Hawke’s Bay. This Hawke’s Bay event kicks off on the 3rd of November, with over 80 mind blowing events starring an outstanding array of talent from … Read more
Congratulations to our winner, Nicole Fisher. For more information, visit our Facebook page. This competition is now closed. We will announce the winner shortly. Good Luck! Spring is coming to the Bay and we feel like celebrating! What better way to kick-start your Spring than with a nice relaxing weekend away in sunny Hawke’s Bay. We … Read more
Napier fell victim to a large Earthquake in February 1931 which destroyed most of the town. Arising fairly quickly from the rubble the town was rebuilt and a large number of buildings were created in the Art Deco style. Over the years this has become more and more a unique part of Napier – its … Read more
As you can see from our Hawkes Bay attractions page there is a lot to see and do around our Napier motel. For those of you travelling by car the roads are clearly signposted, easy to navigate, and you can always ask us for directions before heading out for the day. Hawke’s Bay By Bike: One option that makes … Read more
It’s no secret that Hawke’s Bay is famous for wine, and the area has become a grand destination for wine tourism. We are lucky to have some fantastic Napier wineries near our Taradale motel – within 1.5-10 kilometres. The closest are in walking distance (for those who like to exercise), or you could look at hiring … Read more