Hastings

Hawke’s Bay is famous as New Zealand’s wine country. The red wines, gourmet restaurants, Maori festivals, fruit and architecture of the 1930 make it a tourist attraction. For similar reasons, Hawke’s Bay is a popular tourist destination in Hastings.

Hastings was almost flattened in the earthquake of 1931. It was refurbished in the 30’s style of architecture and today Hastings not only highlights the architectural trends of the time, but is also the largest producer of red wine in New Zealand.

Art Deco in Hastings
Tour and walk and check the commercial and residential buildings designed in Art Deco and Spanish mission architectural style.

Vineyards in Hastings
Hastings is a major wine producing region in Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand. During the season, you can travel at least 40 vineyards. It is above all great hiking trails, bike trails and wine tasting.

Orchards in Hastings
Hastings is also surrounded by odoriferous orchards that call for an excellent day trip. In good season, you can go through the street markets full of fruit seeds and other products.

Tourist Attractions in Hastings
From less demanding activities such as visits to historical places, art deco tours, travel to galleries, fishing and wine tasting, the more difficult activities, including hot air balloon, cycling and mountain biking, the city of Hastings in Hawke 's Bay, New Zealand, is an ideal retreat for vacationers.

Getting to Hastings
Hawke’s Bay connects the airport of Hastings in Auckland, Christchurch and Queenstown international airports in New Zealand.

Theme roads
In addition to tours, you can also tour Hastings by road on the theme highways like Thermal Explorer Highway, Pacific Coast Highway and New Zealand classic wine.