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Surrounded by thriving orchards, market gardens and flourishing vineyards, Hastings sits at the hear...
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Hastings Wineries and Vineyards
New Zealand's first winery was established in the Hawkes Bay in 1851 when French Catholic missionari...
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Population 122,700 (combined). Airport location Hawke's Bay airport is 7km away - a 10min d...
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Things to Do in Hastings

Things to see and do in Hastings, Hastings highlights, Hastings activities and attractions, and points of interest in Hastings - the Jasons Hastings Things to Do Guide is your complete guide to sightseeing in Hastings.

  • Wineries
    The region's popular wine and food festival, Harvest Hawke's Bay, takes place over the first weekend of February, drawing thousands of visitors. Local wineries to visit include Sileni Estate, Vidal Estate, and CJ Pask, Te Awa Winery, Trinity Hill, Ngatarawa Wines and Huthlee at Flaxmere; Clearview and Kim Crawford at Te Awanga; and at Havelock North, Te Mata, Akarangi and Lombardi. A wine trail map is available from the Hastings Information Centre.
  • Cape Kidnappers
    One of the world's most accessible mainland gannet colonies. The birds are best seen from November to February (the sanctuary is closed June-October). Gannet Beach Adventures offer a range of options or you can walk the 8km (each way) along the beach from Clifton, when the tide is right. The visitor centre has tide times.
  • Hawke's Bay Exhibition Centre
    The region's venue for art, craft, science and history exhibitions, featuring local and regional artists.
  • Splash Planet
    New Zealand's first fully themed waterpark. Highlights include the double dipper dual tube ride, go karts, train rides, a flying fox, a miniature castle and hot pools.
  • Heritage of Hastings walk
    A self-guided tour of the city's historic buildings, which include art deco architecture dating back to the 1930s. A leaflet is available from the Hastings Visitor Information Centre.
  • Frimley Rose Garden
    A display of more than 5500 roses and rare species of trees.
  • Pernel Fruitworld
    A working orchard offering tours, fruit tasting, a museum and a gift shop.
  • Arataki Honey
    Discover the world of the honeybee, with honey tastings and a retail outlet.
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  • Comfort Inn Fairmont, Hastings Motels & Motor Lodges
    Comfort Inn Fairmont
    Choice Hotels Australasia Gold Award winner 2009, 2010, 2011. Comfort Inn Fairmont is located 1.5kms from Hastings city centre and provides a good place to base when exploring the golf courses, restaurants, showgrounds, Splash...
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  • Gloucester House Motel, Hastings Motels & Motor Lodges
    Gloucester House Motel
    Gloucester House Motel offers motel accommodation that is suitable for couples, families or corporates in the centre of Hastings. Accommodation consists of 11 fully self-contained spacious ground floor motel units with full...
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  • Portmans Motor Lodge, Hastings Motels & Motor Lodges
    Portmans Motor Lodge
    Portmans Motor Lodge offers modern and spacious motel accommodation in Hastings. Accommodation comprises of 20 spacious ground floor units including 12 studio; 6 x 1 bedroom; 2 x 2 bedroom; and 2 with access facilities. All...
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