DURING YOUR VISIT
The long, hot, languid days of a Hawke's Bay summer are spent dining alfresco, cycling around the many wineries and cooling down in the Pacific surf. Daytime temperatures range from 20 to 35°C.
At Cape Kidnappers, the gannet chicks have hatched – take a beach or overland tour to view the busy bird families.
A summer highlight for food and wine enthusiasts is the annual Harvest Hawke's Bay festival, held in early February.