This picturesque and fertile coastal region is dotted with forty or so wine-growing estates, many with international reputations. While celebrating wine in Hawke’s Bay in the first weekend of February, enjoy the orchards and lavender fields in this m..

Cape Kidnappers south of Hawke’s Bay boasts one of the world’s largest colonies of northern gannets. While it is the scientists’ exclusive preserve at nesting time (June-October), it is open to visitors the rest of the year. Access is via a long sa..