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Before you go
Your trip to Hastings (Heretaunga).
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Hastings (Heretaunga) – Hawke's Bay Destination Napier and Hawke's Bay about 20 km from Napier (Ahuriri)
How to get there
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Aeroporto de Hawke's Bay (NPE) Napier (Ahuriri) · 25 km
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Parada de ônibus de Hastings (centro) 1 km
Approximate road distances. Check flights and bus schedules before you travel.
From Napier, about 20 km by car, local bus or bike via the cycleway. Hawke's Bay Airport (NPE) is about 25 km away. Intercity buses from Wellington and other centres stop in the town centre.
How many days
One day for Te Mata Peak and Cape Kidnappers, or for Te Mata Peak and the Havelock North wineries. Many visitors come to Hastings from Napier.
When to go
November to February is best for Cape Kidnappers, when nests are present. February to April is fruit and grape harvest season. Winter is mild, but the gannet colony is closed from July through late October.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
Yes, in practice: Te Mata Peak, Clifton and the wineries are outside the town centre, with limited public transport. The flat cycleways are another good option.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in Hastings (Heretaunga)
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Morning
Cape Kidnappers
Take the farm tour to the Cape Kidnappers gannet colony or, at the right tide, walk the beach from Clifton.
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Afternoon
Havelock North and wineries
Have lunch in Havelock North and visit a regional winery; don’t drive after tasting.
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Late afternoon
Te Mata Peak
Climb Te Mata Peak to view the plains and the bay at sunset.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
What to do in Hastings?
Ascend Te Mata Peak, visit the Cape Kidnappers gannet colony and explore the Havelock North wineries.
Is Hastings far from Napier?
No. It’s about 20 km, roughly 20 minutes by car, with a cycleway between the two towns.
Is Hastings also Art Deco?
Yes, partially. The centre was rebuilt after the 1931 earthquake, with Spanish Mission and Art Deco buildings.
Where is Havelock North?
Next to Hastings, a few kilometres away, at the foot of Te Mata Peak and close to several wineries.