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  Hawkes Bay travel guide - Wikitravel
Hawkes Bay [1] is a district on the east coast of the North Island of New Zealand.
The Hawkes Bay was one of the original colonial provinces when New Zealand was colonised by British settlers in the mid to late nineteenth century.
Hawke's Bay is the country's oldest winemaking region, and tours depart Napier at 1PM, returning at 5PM.
wikitravel.org /en/Hawkes_Bay   (582 words)

  
  NationMaster - Encyclopedia: Central Hawke's Bay (district)   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Palmerston North (108 km) and the The Wairarapa is a district or subregion of New Zealand occupying the south-eastern corner of the North Island, east of Wellington and south-west of Hawke Bay.
Hawke's Bay is a region of New Zealand.
Hawke's Bay is renowned for its horticulture with large orchards and vineyards on the plains.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Central-Hawke%27s-Bay-%28district%29   (1121 words)

  
 NZ Petanque Wiki - NZPW / HawkesBayPetanque
Hawkes Bay is a popular place to visit and the tournaments are invariably well attended by anyone wishing to play.
Hawkes’ Bay Lawn Tennis and Squash club was fundamentally a tennis and squash club but in early 1999 that changed when committee member, Kevin Rouse, hatched an idea to introduce a third sport.
Petanque Hawkes Bay is an informal association of the affiliated Petanque clubs of Hawkes Bay set up to assure coordination between the clubs and their individual programs, to organise and promote interclub and inter-regional tournaments, and to promote the sport of Petanque in the area.
petanque.pbwiki.com /HawkesBayPetanque   (1052 words)

  
 Wine of the Week - Hawkes Bay Regional Wine Guide, New Zealand
Hawkes Bay, with its twin cities of Napier and Hastings and the township of Havelock North, is steeped in vinous history.
As Hawkes Bay expands, vineyards are being developed further and further inland on the rolling valleys and terrace adjacent to the riverways.
Hawkes Bay can also be susceptible to late spring frosts, as evidenced in November 2000, when a frost destroyed up to 90% of some vineyards and accounted for an overall decrease in production of about 50% on the previous year.
www.wineoftheweek.com /regions/hawkesbay.html   (607 words)

  
 Purchasing Vineyards and Viticultrue Land in Hawkes Bay
The Hawke’s Bay District differs from other broad growing areas within New Zealand through the variation in micro climates and soil types within which wine grapes are grown and arguably, the wider range of premium quality wines that might be produced.
In 2000 and 2003, Hawkes Bay vineyards — even in coastal areas previously thought immune to frost damage, were severely damaged by late spring air frosts.
A largest land rural land areas in Hawke’s Bay are utilised as hill country pastoral farms, a substantial proportion of which have substantial areas of limestone derived soils.
www.hawkes-bay.co.nz /vineyards2-purchase.shtml   (819 words)

  
 Hawkes Bay Lifestyle Property, Hawkes Bay Rural Lifestyle, New Zealand Lifestyle Property
In Hawke’s Bay, it is sufficient to say that a “lifestyle” is a rural or semi rural property on which the occupants have an acceptable life – style.
Hawke’s Bay is increasingly recognised in New Zealanders and overseas as having the countries best all round climate.
The demand is strong from New Zealanders living outside of Hawke’s Bay especially the large metropolitan areas of Auckland and Wellington, and especially strong from overseas migrants who often best appreciate what New Zealand and Hawke’s Bay has to offer.
www.hawkes-bay.co.nz /lifestyle2.shtml   (507 words)

  
 Surf Life Saving Hawkes Bay
Surf Life Saving Hawkes Bay is a nonprofit volunteer community based organisation committed to the prevention of drowning and injury in Hawkes Bay by providing surf life saving services to the community and services to meet the needs of a volunteer surf life saving membership.
Hawkes Bay was home to Angus Russell, who could be considered the father of Surf Life Saving in New Zealand.
Hawke Bay surf lifeguards saved 44 lives, conducted 8 searches, completed 67 first aid treatments, carried out 2302 preventative actions and patrolled a total of 8422 hours during the 2006- 2007 season in serving the community.
www.surflifesaving.org.nz /HawkesBay   (245 words)

  
 Family Accommodation New Zealand - Hawkes Bay
Hawkes Bay has a population of around 150,000, with the majority of people living in the two main cities in the region, Napier and Hastings, both of which were affected by the devastating earthquake of 1931.
This reputedly translates to: "the place where Tamatea, the man with the big knees, who slid, climbed and swallowed mountains, known as 'landeater,' played his flute to his loved one." With beautiful landscapes, forests, mountains and one hundred kilometres of golden beaches, the region is renowned for its warm, dry climate and great outdoor living.
HAWKES BAY FAMILY ACCOMMODATION We've researched dozens of accommodation options for your family travel to New Zealand.
www.familyaccommodationnz.com /nz/hawkes-bay/hawkes-bay.html   (550 words)

  
 Surf Life Saving Hawkes Bay
Surf Life Saving Hawkes Bay is a nonprofit volunteer community based organisation committed to the prevention of drowning and injury in Hawkes Bay by providing surf life saving services to the community and services to meet the needs of a volunteer surf life saving membership.
Hawkes Bay was home to Angus Russell, who could be considered the father of Surf Life Saving in New Zealand.
Hawke Bay surf lifeguards saved 44 lives, conducted 8 searches, completed 67 first aid treatments, carried out 2302 preventative actions and patrolled a total of 8422 hours during the 2006- 2007 season in serving the community.
www.slsnz.org.nz /HawkesBay   (245 words)

  
 Hawke's Bay New Zealand, Travel Tourism and Accommodation for Hawke's Bay NZ
The Hawke's Bay NZ region incorporates Napier, Hastings, Havelock North, Wairoa and Waipukurau.
Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, is loved for its sunny climate, fabulous beaches, sheltered coastal plains and long-established vineyards.
Related Hawkes Bay Regions: [Hawkes Bay, Hastings] [Hawkes Bay, Havelock North] [Hawkes Bay, Mahia Peninsula] [Hawkes Bay, Napier] [Hawkes Bay, Porangahau and Waimarama] [Hawkes Bay, Te Awanga and Clive] [Hawkes Bay, Tuai and Lake Whakamarino] [Hawkes Bay, Waipukurau and Waipawa] [Hawkes Bay, Wairoa and Morere]
www.tourism.net.nz /region/hawkes-bay   (248 words)

  
 Hawkes Bay Accommodation Travel Hawkes Bay New Zealand
The Hawkes Bay is located on the east coast of the North Island.
Hawkes Bay has a wide range of attractions and activities to do.
There is a broad range of accommodation in the Hawkes Bay, as well as attractions and activities, places to eat, and entertainment for all ages.
www.destination.co.nz /hawkesbay   (310 words)

  
 NZ Hawkes Bay Information
As a curl of land sheltered in the West by the Kaweka and Rashine mountain ranges, Hawkes Bay has a tendency to escape the worst weather and remains temperate year round.
While named after Sir Edward Hawke by Captain Cook in the 1770s, it is commonly written as Hawkes Bay, and the use of an apostrophe is actually considered incorrect.
The bay itself extends from the Mahia Peninsula to the Cape Kidnappers.
www.accessnz.co.nz /hawkes-bay   (520 words)

  
 Guidez.net: Hawkes Bay - Castles
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The 1999 Hawkes Bay Castle Hill Sauvignon Blanc ($25) is bright with juicy lime
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 Hawkes Bay Regional Sports Trust Sport Hawkes Bay
Hawke’s Bay Incorporated and Sport Hawke’s Bay is seeking public feedback as part of a feasibility study towards fundraising for a new outdoor LED screen for the region.
The project is estimated to cost approximately $1.2 million.As part of this, a steering committee is being established including representatives from the HBRFU, Hawke’s Bay Racing, Central Districts Cricket, and Horse of the Year with the aim of moving this project forward.
Hawke’s Bay has one of the best mountain bike parks in New Zealand at Esk Valley but adventure seeking riders are also looking elsewhere throughout Hawke’s Bay.
www.sporthb.net.nz   (279 words)

  
 Hawkes Bay accommodation, Hawkes Bay attractions, Hawkes Bay travel guide - Jasons New Zealand
Hawkes Bay accommodation, Hawkes Bay activities and attractions, Hawkes Bay maps, transportation to and around Hawkes Bay - the ALL NEW Jasons Hawkes Bay Destination Travel Guide is your complete visitor guide for Hawkes Bay.
Hawke's Bay is home to more than 30 of the country's vineyards and a favourite destination for gourmet travellers.
The twin cities of Napier and Hastings are the main centres of Hawke's Bay, and both are famous for their wonderful art deco buildings - a legacy of the disastrous Hawke's Bay Earthquake of 1931.
www.jasons.com /New-Zealand/Hawkes-Bay   (449 words)

  
 Hawkes Bay Hockey - Home
Hawkes Bay Hockey’s sole purpose is to maintain and where necessary increase the level of participation in hockey by the children and adults of Hawke’s Bay.
Hawkes Bay Hockey has a dedicated team who not only offers a social outing but also provide the necessary tools to monitor and train elite hockey players.
Through training, education and working with the community, Hawkes Bay Hockey’s strong desire is to reduce the number of elite hockey players leaving the region and successfully provide a strong contingent of elite hockey players at a national/international level.
www.hbhockey.org.nz   (189 words)

  
 Hawkes Bay Wineries   (Site not responding. Last check: )
This Hawke's Bay boutique winery was founded in 1998 by winemaker Bruce Nimon, set on the terraces overlooking the Maraekakaho stream, 25km south-west of Hastings, with views to the ranges...
Matariki Wines, based in Hawke’s Bay, is owned by New Zealand couple John and Rosemary O’Connor who, with over 20 years experience in the wine industry, are proud to introduce...
In 1851 a group of French Missionaries established a Marist mission in Hawke's Bay and followed the tradition of winemaking, with grapes...
www.fourcorners.co.nz /korean/searchresultsko/index.cfm?fuseaction=searchresults&filterby=loc&districtID=428&categoryid=250&realmid=1362&new=1   (383 words)

  
 Home - Hawke's Bay Tourism
You arrived at Hawke's Bay on Thursday, 06 December 2007 at 03:37a.m.
Famed for its sunny year-round climate, Hawke's Bay has a diverse landscape with plenty of activities from the mild to the wild.
Every accommodation option is available in Hawke’s Bay Wine Country from the exclusive to self-contained cottages, hotels, motels, camping grounds, bed and breakfasts and homestays.
www.hawkesbaynz.com   (196 words)

  
 Guidez.net: Hawkes Bay - Diving
Further south in Hawkes Bay is the city of Napier with its wineries,...
Hawkes Bay is the first place to see the sun.
Hawkes Bay Water Activities New Zealand Cruises Kayaking Rafting...
www.guidez.net /place=1848/topic=30/show=websites   (318 words)

  
 Hawkes Bay, New Zealand
As if that weren’t enough, Hawke’s Bay is also known for its artisan gourmet foods and glorious beaches that stretch from Mahia Peninsula in the north to Porangahau in the south.
Blessed with a sunny, Mediterranean-style climate, Hawke’s Bay is one of New Zealand’s warmest, driest regions.
Cape Kidnappers is an extraordinary sandstone headland to the east of Hastings in Hawke's Bay.
www.cadabra.com /Destinations/New-Zealand/Hawkes-Bay/62   (966 words)

  
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Hawke's Bay Regional Council is still working to identify the source of the large ammonia spill into the Ruahapia Stream near Hastings on Friday November 9.
While the Hawke's Bay Regional Council and other stakeholders have actively prepared for didymo, ultimately keeping didymo out of the region is in the hands of recreational water users, says Council's biosecurity manager Campbell Leckie.
Hawke's Bay Regional Council is embarking on a long term project to enhance the Karamu Stream.
www.hbrc.govt.nz   (694 words)

  
 Hawkes Bay New Zealand Travel ~ Hawkes Bay NZ Tourism
Hawke's Bay is one of the sunniest regions of New Zealand.
Sheltered by ranges to the west the Hawke's Bay landscape opens up to reveal rolling hills and fertile plains.
In fact, Hawke's Bay has the second highest sunshine hours and the lowest rainfall in the North Island.
www.hawkes-bay.nz.com   (331 words)

  
 Guidez.net: Hawkes Bay - Planetariums
Hawke’s Bay New Zealand Theme Park : Leisure Park Hawkes’ Bay New...
Hawkes Bay Holt Planetarium · National Aquarium of New Zealand Napier...
The Hawkes Bay Astronomical Society was founded in 1961, shortly after the arrival
www.guidez.net /place=1848/topic=2692/show=websites   (360 words)

  
 Bed and Breakfast Accommodation Napier, Hawkes Bay New Zealand NZ
Bed and Breakfast Accommodation Napier, Hawkes Bay New Zealand NZ The New Zealand Bed & Breakfast Book is New Zealand's most popular B and B accommodation guide.
Hawke’s Bay is loved for its sunny climate, fabulous beaches, sheltered coastal plains and long-established vineyards.
The Hawke's Bay vineyards are all within a short distance of Napier and its nearby sister city Hastings.
www.bnb.co.nz /hawkes_bay.html   (244 words)

  
 Worldroom.com: Hawkes Bay, New Zealand-the Fruitbowl
awkes Bay is situated on the east coast of the North Island, New Zealand.
Hawkes Bay is chiefly an agricultural region, so there are many "farm stays" available on stations often run by descendents of the original pioneers who founded them.
Situated on the coast of Hawkes Bay, Cape Kidnappers is one of the largest Gannet colonies in the world.
www.worldroom.com /features/hawkes/coverstory1.phtml   (788 words)

  
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 Club   (Site not responding. Last check: )
The youngest of the four major golf courses in the Bay, the Hawkes Bay Golf Club, formerly the Flaxmere Golf Club, is booming but still has room to accommodate new members.
Hawkes Bay Golf Club was among the first in the country to use this cultivar for all 18 holes.
If you have regular visitors from outside Hawkes Bay, a 10 round membership for the year is available at $150.
www.hawkesbaygolfclub.co.nz /club.htm   (1949 words)

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