upgraded cabins add flat-screen tvs and microwaves; motel rooms provide en suite facilities. there are also 1- to 3-bedroom apartments featuring full kitchens, living rooms, washer/dryers and balconies. other amenities include an outdoor pool, 2 hot tubs and a tennis court. set on a 4-hectare plot, this relaxed resort is a 9-minute walk from the splash planet water park, 2 km from hastings city art gallery and 5 km from keirunga gardens. the simple cabins feature shared bathrooms, minifridges and wi-fi (fee), as well as tea and coffeemaking facilities. parking is complimentary. there's a communal kitchen, a tv lounge and a bbq area. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am Hawke's Bay Airport 26 min
Te Mata Estate (9 min) Winery, vineyard, sauvignon blanc, wine, and merlot Black Barn Vineyards (8 min) Tours, tastings & bistro dining at a vineyard that also hosts a summer market & outdoor concerts. Mission Estate Winery (20 min) An 1851 wine estate in the Taradale hills with tastings, gardens, a restaurant & outdoor concerts. MTG Hawke's Bay (22 min) Complex featuring a theatre, art gallery & museum focused on fine & applied arts & artifacts. The National Aquarium of New Zealand (21 min) Exhibits on an array of marine & land animals, plus an underwater glass tunnel & shark encounters. Maraetotara Falls (20 min) Te Mata Peak (17 min) Mountain featuring hiking & biking trails, plus views of Hawke's Bay & more from the summit. Church Road Winery (20 min) Expansive winery founded in 1897 with tastings, tours & winemaking experiences, plus a restaurant. Gannet Safaris Overland Ltd (19 min) Hastings City Art Gallery (4 min) Art and art museum Splash Planet (9 min) Theme park, open seasonally, with a waterpark, mini golf, train rides & beach volleyball. The Art Deco Trust (22 min) Art deco landmark in a cluster of 1930s structures, commonly seen as part of a tour by vintage car. Cape Kidnappers (32 min) Scenic headland named after an attempt by local Maori to kidnap one of Captain Cook's crew. Gannet Beach Adventures (20 min) Nature walks & other activities are available from this tour company serving the nearby area. Hawkes Bay Farmers Market (5 min) |