hawke's bay
Hawke's Bay Wine Country - look no further.
Situated on the eastern coast of the central North Island, Hawke's Bay Wine Country is renowned for its warm dry climate, award-winning wines, fresh produce and rich cultural heritage.
Orchards and olive groves create a Mediterranean atmosphere, while unique heritage architecture echoes other lands and times - Art Deco in Napier and Spanish Mission in Hastings.
Hawke’s Bay Wine Country can cater for groups of all sizes in a diverse range of venues from purpose-built conference centres to historic homesteads, restored theatres, race courses, luxury lodges and large-capacity stadiums.
The venues are only part of the attraction to holding your conference in Hawke’s Bay. The relaxed lifestyle and the many attractions on offer including food and wine matching and culinary workshops, are excellent ways in which to relax after a hard day’s work.
A visit to some of the region’s many vineyards is a popular choice, along with a trip to Cape Kidnappers – home to one of the world’s largest, most accessible mainland gannet colonies and the site of the country’s newest luxury cliff-top golf course.
Trout fishing, white-water rafting, deep-sea fishing, sailing, walking, golfing, art trails and windsurfing are just some of the other recreation options on offer in Hawke's Bay and perfect for that team building component of your conference or event.
One of the most unique attractions of the region is Art Deco. With one of the world’s largest concentration of Art Deco buildings, and a host of experts and entertainers who specialise in this era, we can turn your conference from the everyday to the extraordinary! Delegates can have a lot of fun around this theme and it has proven to be a conference winner time and time again.
Hawke’s Bay Wine Country is an easy drive or flight passing through some of New Zealand’s most picturesque landscapes. Hawke’s Bay boasts a fully redeveloped airport terminal and is within an easy drive of Napier and Hastings. Regular flights operate between major North and South Island centres to the regional airport, situated in Napier.
The Hawke’s Bay Convention Bureau is dedicated to ensuring your conference runs smoothly and delivers maximum benefit to those attending. The Bureau provides impartial information on all convention facilities and requirements.
For further ideas or information call the Hawke’s Bay Convention Bureau.