Hastings

 

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Lying to the east of the Ruahine Ranges and 21 kms from the coast overlooking Hawke Bay is Hastings. 

 

The earthquake that destroyed Napier in 1931 also caused large amounts of damage to Hastings.  Like Napier, the city has survived and now much of the thriving  economy is due to the area's rich agricultural and horticultural industries, with the wineries bringing in much of the tourist dollars.

 

 

Cafes

 

Pernel Fruitworld

1412 Pakowhai Road, Hastings. 

Ph: 06 878 3383. 

You can expect more than just a licensed cafe, with an animal farm, museum and orchard tours when you stop at Pernel Fruitworld.

 

Casa Lavanda Ltd

176 Mangatahi Road, Hastings.  

Ph: 06 874 9300  

Web: www.casalavanda.co.nz 

Relax in their lavender fields, landscaped gardens, licensed cafe, art gallery and retail shop, with top wineries nearby.

 

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Beaches, Parks and walks

 

Hastings

Cornwall Park has a great children's play area, with large shade trees and duck pond. Access to the park is off Tomoana Road and Cornwall Road. There is also a bird aviary which adds adds interest to this park for the children. Osmanthus Gardens in Cornwall Park are a lovely spot to take the children to.

 

Frimley Park is located next to the Hastings Girls High School on Frimley Road. Take the children on a relaxed walk around the rose garden while here. 

 

Windsor Park off Grove Road is the home of Splash  Planet, but there is still more than enough room for you to have a relaxed picnic here at the park.

 

Cape Kidnappers boasts one of the largest and most accessible Gannet colonies in the southern hemisphere and is administered by the Department of Conservation.

 

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Things to do

Arataki Honey Ltd

66 Arataki Road, Havelock North.  

Ph: 0800 272 825  www.aratakihoneyhb.co.nz

Visit a working bee hive and purchase some of their wonderful range of honey products.

 

Splash Planet (Swimming Pools)

Grove Road, Hastings. 

Ph: 06 876 9856 

Web: www.splashplanet.co.nz  

Splash Planet is New Zealand's first fully themed water park. There are loads of things to do with 15 major rides and slides that will keep the whole family entertained all day. Don't miss out on the opportunity to visit Hawke's Bay's number one attraction. Open from November to Easter each year.

 

Gannet Safaris

Summerlee Station, Hastings.  

Ph: 06 875 0888 or freephone 0800 427 232 www.gannetsafaris.co.nz

With Gannet Safaris you get to see the large Gannet colony with a great commentary.

 

Gannet Beach Adventures, Clifton Reserve

Freephone 0800 426 6387 or +64 6 875 0898

 

Keirunga Park Railway, Pufflett Road, Havelock North

www.keirungaparkrailway.org.nz

 

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Libraries

 

Want to enrich your children's lives with some reading? Ask about any children's programme currently running or children's story time. 

 

Hastings library is located at Eastbourne Street. Phone:  878 0520. This has a great children's section. 

 

Havelock North is found on Te Mata Road opposite a great children's playground.

 

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