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Hawke's Bay Natural Attractions - What to See & Do. If you are looking for comprehensive travel information for Hawke's Bay Natural Attractions including Garden & Park and Natural Feature, you will find it here on AA Travel.

Around the country our untamed coastlines, sparkling white sandy beaches, rolling green farmland, snow-capped mountains and native forests are filled with unlimited attractions for those who love the great outdoors. Whether you are a tramper, wildlife enthusiast, angler, skier, surfer or sailor, you'll find New Zealand perfect for outdoor adventures. Aside from our great outdoors, there are also many great family attractions around the country, from theme parks, water parks, zoos and aquariums to beautiful parks and beaches. Kiwis are incredibly talented; our great artists, craftsmen, entertainers and those with 'Kiwi ingenuity' also provide many of the attractions. Check out fabulous artists' studios, galleries, museums, culture shows and live entertainment.

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.