Eat | Drink | Do
Hawke’s Bay is incredibly special to us, and we can’t wait for you to celebrate our wedding in such a magic spot. It’s where Rikke grew up, and where we have both spent holidays together with family and friends. For anyone who hasn’t been - you’re in for an absolute TREAT.
We’ve pulled together a few of our recommended things to see and do, below. Highly recommend tagging on a couple of days either side of the wedding to make a trip out of it.
Eat & Drink
Wineries
Craggy Range | A beautiful winery with stunning views of Te Mata Peak. Great for lunch, dinner, or a tasting.
Black Barn | Fantastic spot for lunch or dinner in a beautiful setting.
Elephant Hill | Visit for the spectacular views and wine tasting (Te Awanga)
Church Road | Visit for delicious lunch and wine tasting
Mission Estate | New Zealand’s oldest winery. Also home to the Mission Concert that has hosted the likes of The Beach Boys, Ray Charles, Elton John, Dionne Warwick, and Rod Stewart. Visit for the views and wine tasting.
Restaurants / Cafes / Bars
Lot 2 | Great spot for lunch. Middle Eastern, Southern East Asian, Indian, and Mediterranean.
Mijita | Really good food and atmosphere. Latin American.
Bellatinos | Fab casual spot for coffee and lunch + food market.
Piku | Share plates & cocktails. Japanese.
Marys | Neighbourhood style restaurant. Brunch & Dinner.
Malo | Easy spot for dinner. Good food and nice setting.
Smith & Sheth | Great wine bar in the heart of the village.
Craft & Social | Bar & Eatery in Hastings - go for the great food and pub atmosphere.
Cellar 495 | Wine bar & bistro in Hastings.
Restaurant Ari | Fab dinner and great setting in Hastings.
Cupple | French bakery. Go for coffees and pastries. Yum.
Brave Brewery | Craft beers
Fruit & Ice Cream
Rush Munro’s Ice Cream | A Hawke’s Bay classic. NZ’s oldest ice creamery. Many an ice cream has been had here growing up in the Bay, and it’s still a go-to.
Bay Blueberries | Best spot to pick up a punnet of blueberries and a real-fruit ice cream (get the blueberry flavour). Hawke’s Bay is known for it’s amazing fruit, and we might be biased - but seriously nothing compares!
Scott’s Strawberry Farm | Pick up a punnet of the best strawberries in the Bay. Get in early as they sell out.
Ocean Beach | Visit for the spectacular view driving down, and for a swim.
Waimarama Beach | Beautiful beach that Rikke spent a lot of time at growing up. Grab the best burger in the Bay from the Waimarama Store and eat down at the beach.
Cape Kidnappers | Iconic spot to visit with a stunning golf course and a gannet colony. Book for lunch.
Biking Wine Trail | Such a fun activity where you bike along dirt tracks (very easy) between wineries in Haumoana/Te Awanga for tastings. You will hit some stunning spots doing this. Pack a sandwich, some fruit, and a hat. Highly recommend! Make sure you book well in advance.
Te Mata Peak | An iconic spot with lots of trails to hike, bike, or you can drive to the top for the panoramic views.
Marine Parade, Napier | Stunning walkable esplanade with lots to see and do for the kids (aquarium, playgrounds, ice cream etc).
Hawke’s Bay Farmers Market (Sundays) | So many great food stalls. Go for coffee, breakfast, and freshly baked goods.
There is SO much more you can see / do, so if you had something specific in mind, just reach out to us and we can point you in the right direction.
