Upmarket apartment accommodation located in Havelock North, Hawkes Bay
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Things to do

From your Brompton Apartment you can experience all the great things the Hawkes Bay has to offer…

Food

There's nothing fresher or finer than a basket of local gourmet treats from the Hawkes Bay Farmers Market. Soak up the friendly atmosphere while shopping for a wide range of fresh vegetables, fruit, meat, bread, eggs, pickles and preserves direct from the producer.

Wine

Experiencing Hawkes Bay’s wineries and vineyards first hand is a must and what better way to do it than on a guided wine tour www.baytours.co.nz or if you feel like exploring wineries at your own pace, pick up a wine map and create your own tour.

Excursions

There is a vast range of enjoyable activities and events to be part of during your visit to Hawkes Bay. Why not…

  • Take an Art Deco Tour – take in the magnificent art deco architecture that Napier is so well known for. 
  • Visit the gannet colony by vehicle or for the more adventurous take part in the tractor rides that track along the edge of the beach.
  • The National Aquarium is a must to visit. Make sure you time your visit to watch the divers feed the fish!
  • The exhilaration of a hot air balloon ride would be the ultimate to experience while visiting the Hawke’s Bay.
  • Hit a round of golf at Cape Kidnappers golf course – touted as one of the best golf courses in the world!
  • Take a tour of the Arataki Honey Visitor Centre this fascinating world of the honey bee can be explored at your leisure in a modern and interactive environment. 
  • Sit and enjoy a picnic morning tea or lunch at the Haumoana Farmyard Zoo surrounded by chickens, ducks, lambs and rabbits. Then stroll around the two hectares of limestone walkways visiting the great variety of friendly animals.

Events

There are many events on in Hawkes Bay through out the year. Here’s a small sample of what’s on offer…

  • Mission Estate Concert – usually held in January or February. 2012 SOLD OUT
  • Art Deco Weekend (February)
  • Pask Winery Great Long Lunch (February)
  • Hawke's Bay Racing - Spring Racing Carnival (September)
  • Tour of the Bay (September)
  • Hawke’s Bay A&P Show (October)
  • Mini Club Hawke's Bay presents the Mini Nationals (October)
  • William Colenso Bicentenary (November) 


 There are endless ways to discover Hawke’s Bay – visit www.hawkesbaynz.com to find out more about how you can make your trip a memorable one.