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Eating out can be one of the highlights of a holiday in Hawke's Bay. You can expect to find wonderful examples of edible excellence throughout the country, and the high standard of food offered by cafes and restaurants can be attributed to an unlimited supply of fresh, quality ingredients. The cuisine style known as Pacific Rim is New Zealand's point of difference. Pacific Rim blends the flavours of South East Asia, the Pacific and Japan. Seafood, the traditional Maori hangi (an earth oven), fresh fruit and locally produced venison and beef are just a selection of the must-try cuisine on offer. Combine this with world-class locally made wines and you have a memorable dining experience.

Getting to Hawke's Bay is easy. From the north, the Pacific Coast Highway works its way down from
Auckland into Hawke's Bay. From the south, take the Classic New Zealand Wine Trail, taking in the
three main wine regions of New Zealand. The Thermal Explorer Highway takes an inland touring route
finishing in Esk Valley, which has vineyards and views of the Pacific Ocean. Hawke's Bay is home to
world-class art deco architecture, a result of rebuilding after the earthquake in 1931. Tourist
activities are many - for families, there are golden beaches, theme parks and rivers to explore,
swim with dolphins or view the world's largest mainland gannet colony. Adventure experiences are
there too; jet boat rides, hot-air ballooning, surfing, paragliding, hiking 17 heritage trails, hunt
in the ranges, fish for trout, or play golf, to name only a few options. Many of the vineyards and
wineries offer dining experiences, using delicious locally grown fresh food.