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Indulgence is a word that’s often associated with the Hawke’s Bay region. The climate is kind and the land is highly productive, so vineyards, orchards and gourmet food specialists are thriving - much to the delight of visiting conference groups.
FSS - Hawkes Bay Conference - Wine Cellar

Tom McDonald Cellar at Church Road Winery, a boutique venue for conferences and functions.

 
 

Key Features

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Wine trails
Hawke’s Bay produces exceptional Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. The official wine trail will lead you to thirty six wineries around Napier and Hastings.

Gannets, Cape Kidnappers - click for more.
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Eco-experiences
Cape Kidnappers is the largest mainland gannet colony in the world. November to March is the best time to see the multitudes of gannets nesting and raising their young.

Lake view, Urewera National Park - click for more.
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Wilderness walking
The rugged Te Urewera National Park was once the home of the Tuhoe people, known as 'the children of the mist'. Well marked walking trails are the best way to appreciate the magnificent forest and lake scenery.

What To Do

Hawke's Bay Activities
Wine and gourmet food trails, feature gardens, Art Deco walk, hiking, and more...

Hawke's Bay Scenic Highlights
Lake Waikaremoana, Te Mata Peak, Cape Kidnappers, Mahia Peninsula, Lake Tutira

Events
Hawke’s Bay Show, Mission Winery Concert, Brebner Print Art Deco Weekend, Hastings Blossom Festival, Wine & Food Safari, Napier’s Great Long Lunch

Before and After

A logical holiday extension to your Hawke’s Bay conference would be a self-drive journey around East Cape and up through the Coromandel, or down to Wellington and the Marlborough wine region.

Try these driving routes:

Auckland - Whakatane - Napier (5 Days)
The Pacific Coast Highway is a touring route that links Hawke’s Bay to Auckland. For much of the way the road hugs the coast, delivering large amounts of dramatic ocean scenery. Divert to Coromandel Peninsula along the way, for a day or two of beach life.

Napier -Wellington - Blenheim (3 Days)
A love of fine wine will drive you to choose this route. Taste fine wines from Hawke's Bay, Martinborough and Marlborough. This route is also known as the Classic New Zealand Wine Trail.


  		 

Key Tips

  • Napier and Hastings are the main conference centres in Hawke's Bay
  • Napier has direct flights from Wellington, Auckland and Christchurch International Airports
  • 45 minute flight from Wellington
  • Conference facilities for up to 1000 delegates
  • Visit anytime - there's always lots going on and plenty of sunshine!

Planning Essentials

Venues & Accommodation

The Conventions New Zealand site provides detailed venue and conference services information. There are also Conference Facilities listings on this site which provide a summary of venues.

Hawke's Bay Accommodation
The region boasts a full range of facilities, from boutique lodges with boardrooms through to huge sports arenas that can cater for large gatherings.

Getting Here

Plane: There are daily direct flights to Napier from Auckland and Wellington. Charter services are also readily available.

Bus/Car: You can travel by coach or rental car - the journey takes around 6 hours from Auckland and 4 hours from Wellington.

TESTIMONIAL: Raewyn Goodwin, Business Growth Programmes Manager, The University of Auckland Business School
"Having to organise a conference, and not being familiar with the Hawke's Bay area, I contacted the Hawke's Bay Wine Country Convention Bureau and was delighted with the fast and efficient service I received from them. They sent me a list of venues with contact details, website addresses and a little bit of detail about each. It was exactly what I was looking for and made my job a lot easier."



 
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