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East Coast / Hawke's Bay Region:  Relax and indulge in a region that embraces its exceptional climate, premium wines and magnificent beaches. For travellers, this part of New Zealand presents an eclectic mix of visual and sensual experiences with gourmet goods and a concentration of Art Deco architecture!

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Must do's:

  1. Homestead Garden at the Gisborne's Eastwoodhill Arboretum is still a picture. The Amaryllis belladonna, known as the beautiful lady, are still flowering!
  2. The Eastwoodhill Homestead Garden in Gisborne is looking spectacular with delphiniums, euphorbias, hydrangeas, phlomis & more! Pack a picnic & enjoy the beauty!
  3. Ease your muscles by sinking into the naturally heated waters at Morere while you watch a gentle breeze stir the nikau palms overhead. 60 kms from Gisborne.

The best kept secrets:

  1. Walk the historic Tologa Bay Wharf & fish or take photos. 660 metres long, this wharf on Gisborne's beautiful East Cape, is the longest in NZ.
  2. Tucked in the hills behind Gisborne is the idyllic Hackfalls Arboretum is one of the largest private collections of oaks, poplars & maples in NZ.
  3. See Pania of the Reef, a young Maori maiden separated from her true love by the sea-people. Her legend lives on in a bronze statue on Marine Parade, Napier.

Great food & wine:

  1. The groovy Zigliotto cafe in Hastings is offering $2.50 coffee before 9.00am daily. Treat yourself plus grab a tasty bite to eat too!
  2. If you haven't tasted the locally crafted wines of the famous Gisborne low lands then you're missing out. Gisborne offers a huge variety of wine - try them all!
  3. Big Picture Wine in Napier is a stunning simulated scenic vineyard flight in a vintage Tiger Moth. Meet winemakers & taste their wines. Book at Napier i-SITE

Today:

  1. Sun 5 Feb 12, 04:30pm to 06:00pm
    Summer Series - Showtime Variety Concert - The Summer Series of concerts provides enjoyable afternoons of live music at a variety of locations around Napier, helping to build a healthy, positive community by building a sense of ownership for public parks and ...
    Venue: Napier Botanical Gardens, Napier
  2. Sun 5 Feb 12, 04:00pm to 05:45pm
    Christchurch Earthquake Relief Concerts - British 'cellist and pianist Léonie Adams and Michael Higgins are coming over to NZ in February doing a concert and workshop tour.
    Venue: St Matthew's Anglican Church, Hastings
  3. Sun 5 Feb 2012 - Mon 6 Feb 2012, 10:45am to 12:00am
    Art Deco Showtime - Join infamous British born flapper and Art Deco cabaret singer Forget-Me-Not aka Sharon Elizabeth, who, dressed to impress in period costume, will perform in the authentic surroundings of the Art Deco Masonic Hotel.
    Venue: Med Wine Bar & Bistro, Napier

This week:

  1. Mon 6 Feb 12, 09:00am to 04:00pm
    Waitangi Family Festival - The Maori Millennium Trust would like to invite everyone along to a free community event at Farndon Park, Clive.
    Venue: Farndon Park Domain, Hastings
  2. Thu 9 Feb 12, 02:00pm - Late
    Blackcaps vs Zimbabwe - One Day International - Head down to McLean Park for this One Day International.
    Venue: McLean Park, Napier
  3. Sat 11 Feb 12, 05:00pm to 10:00pm
    Classic Hits Winery Tour : Gin, Mutton Birds, Avalanche City - The sassy and supremely talented Gin Wigmore will headline the 2012 Classic Hits Winery Tour, along with reformed legends The Mutton Birds & talented newcomers, Avalanche City, who round out the three band bill.
    Venue: Brunton Road Wines, Gisborne

This month:

  1. Sun 19 Feb 12, 10:00am - Late
    Shed 2 Triathlon Series - There are six events this summer, and at each event there are three different races with different distance and options that should suit everyone from the absolute beginner to the seasoned athlete.
    Venue: Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
  2. Fri 17 Feb 12, 12:00pm to 01:00pm
    The Air Force in Concert - 75th Anniversary Tour - To celebrate its 75th Anniversary the Central Band of the RNZAF will tour across the centre of the North Island performing concerts for school children and the general public.
    Venue: Napier Municipal Theatre, Napier
  3. Wed 15 Feb 12, 09:30am to 12:00pm
    Meditations On a Virtue - a Soul Journey In Parts - Each week we begin our journey by inviting a Virtue to accompany us.
    Venue: Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Hot Deals

  1. Free breakfastAlbatross Motel Stay 2 nights & receive a complimentary continental breakfast daily for up to 2
    Free giftScenic Hotel Te PaniaLuxury gift set valued at $40
    33% offHavelock HouseGet away to Hawke's Bay on the east coast, heart of wine country. 3 nights B & B, gourmet breakfast included
  2. 10% offBlack Rose LimosBlack Rose Tour during RWC 2011.Q97 - 20% off when 10 or more book any tou.
    Free ticketsHavelock House2 nights B & B plus 2 complimentary tickets to Wool World
    From $95.00Mohaka RaftingEarly season deal for 10 or more people on grade 3 trip, $95 per person for full day activity
  3. Free tastingTelegraph HillFree tastings at the Olivery shop of olives, drizzles, and vinaigrettes
 

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