set in a residential area, this unassuming motel is 6 km from splash planet water park and 7 km from te mata peak. there's a saltwater outdoor pool, a terrace and a bbq area. relaxed studios provide high-speed internet and flat-screen tvs, as well as kitchenettes. the 1- and 2-bedroom apartments add separate living rooms. some units come with whirlpool baths. parking and breakfast are available. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am Hawke's Bay Airport 27 min
Gannet Safaris Overland Ltd (17 min) Black Barn Vineyards (10 min) Tours, tastings & bistro dining at a vineyard that also hosts a summer market & outdoor concerts. Clearview Estate Winery & Restaurant (14 min) Relaxed brunch restaurant serving New Zealand fare among the grapevines at a winery. Cape Kidnappers (30 min) Scenic headland named after an attempt by local Maori to kidnap one of Captain Cook's crew. Te Mata Peak (12 min) Mountain featuring hiking & biking trails, plus views of Hawke's Bay & more from the summit. Cape Kidnappers Golf Club (26 min) The National Aquarium of New Zealand (20 min) Exhibits on an array of marine & land animals, plus an underwater glass tunnel & shark encounters. Gannet Beach Adventures (18 min) Nature walks & other activities are available from this tour company serving the nearby area. Hastings City Art Gallery (9 min) Art and art museum Hawkes Bay Farmers Market (9 min) Maraetotara Falls (13 min) Church Road Winery (21 min) Expansive winery founded in 1897 with tastings, tours & winemaking experiences, plus a restaurant. Splash Planet (8 min) Theme park, open seasonally, with a waterpark, mini golf, train rides & beach volleyball. Mission Estate Winery (22 min) An 1851 wine estate in the Taradale hills with tastings, gardens, a restaurant & outdoor concerts. Te Mata Estate (14 min) Winery, vineyard, sauvignon blanc, wine, and merlot |