Getting Around
Takaro Trails provide guided bike tours or bike hire, very reasonable and they will pick up and drop off for you. Hawke's Bay has a lot of trails and pathways so this is a great option for exploring the region. Super friendly too.
7 locals recommend
Takaro Trails
9 Nelson QuayTakaro Trails provide guided bike tours or bike hire, very reasonable and they will pick up and drop off for you. Hawke's Bay has a lot of trails and pathways so this is a great option for exploring the region. Super friendly too.
Arts & Culture
They are the hub for our Art Deco activities. Go there to arrange guided AD tours of the city, or trips in vintage cars to see a bit further afield.
41 locals recommend
Shop at the Art Deco Centre
7 Tennyson StThey are the hub for our Art Deco activities. Go there to arrange guided AD tours of the city, or trips in vintage cars to see a bit further afield.
Good way to see our local history and has an excellent coverage of the 1931 earthquake story. Free entry.
72 locals recommend
MTG Hawke's Bay
1 Tennyson StGood way to see our local history and has an excellent coverage of the 1931 earthquake story. Free entry.
Sightseeing
Te Mata Park
Te Mata Peak RoadStunning views of the whole of Hawke's Bay. Free!
Food Scene
The whole area is alive with food options. Upmarket trendy affairs, ethnic, restaurant bars, and good old family friendly options.
West Quay
West QuayThe whole area is alive with food options. Upmarket trendy affairs, ethnic, restaurant bars, and good old family friendly options.
Excellent place for lunches. Only open for evening meals on Friday nights - worth booking
31 locals recommend
Crab Farm Winery
511 Main N RdExcellent place for lunches. Only open for evening meals on Friday nights - worth booking
close, on the beach walkway, friendly, good coffee
11 locals recommend
Snapper Cafe (Part Of Kiwi Holiday Park)
10 Gill Rdclose, on the beach walkway, friendly, good coffee
Entertainment & Activities
The Globe Theatrette is a unique and opulent, independent movie theatre in the picturesque seaside village of Ahuriri. The small boutique theatre provides the ultimate in private and relaxed surroundings. Leather armchairs and couches are generously spaced for viewing comfort and pleasure with the latest in surround sound and digital cinema.
From arthouse and indie treasures to local flicks to Hollywood glamour: We cover a wide range in quality cinema - lovingly selected for all you movie buffs out there.
The décor has a twist of art deco grandeur. Enjoy beer, wine or bubbly - or tea, and order ‘snacks with a difference’ menu such as yummy cakes or Pizza Pazzi gourmet pizzas.
27 locals recommend
The Globe Theatrette
15 Hardinge RdThe Globe Theatrette is a unique and opulent, independent movie theatre in the picturesque seaside village of Ahuriri. The small boutique theatre provides the ultimate in private and relaxed surroundings. Leather armchairs and couches are generously spaced for viewing comfort and pleasure with the latest in surround sound and digital cinema.
From arthouse and indie treasures to local flicks to Hollywood glamour: We cover a wide range in quality cinema - lovingly selected for all you movie buffs out there.
The décor has a twist of art deco grandeur. Enjoy beer, wine or bubbly - or tea, and order ‘snacks with a difference’ menu such as yummy cakes or Pizza Pazzi gourmet pizzas.
Marine Parade
Marine Paradelots of things to do, great for families. Many free activities.
Shopping
Local fresh food shop 5 mins from us. Great coffee, great ice cream and an amazing range of locally produced fresh fruit and vegetables, dairy products and specialty meats. Also sells locally produced condiments and spreads and excellent coffee beans.
8 locals recommend
The Orchard Store
537 Main N RdLocal fresh food shop 5 mins from us. Great coffee, great ice cream and an amazing range of locally produced fresh fruit and vegetables, dairy products and specialty meats. Also sells locally produced condiments and spreads and excellent coffee beans.