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Hawke's Bay is famous as New Zealand's wine country. Red
wines, gourmet restaurants, Maori festivals, fruits and 1930s
architecture make it a tourist attraction, the year round.
For the same reasons, albeit in a more concentrated and intensified
way, Hastings is a popular tourist destination in Hawke's
Bay.
Tourist Attractions in Hastings
Hastings was almost flattened in the catastrophic earthquake
of 1931. Rebuilt in the 30's style of architecture, today
Hastings not only showcases the architectural trends of the
time but is also the leading producer of red wine in New Zealand.
Art Deco in Hastings
Tour on foot and check out the commercial and residential
buildings designed in the Art Deco and Spanish Mission architectural
style.
Wineries in Hastings
Hastings is one of the prime wine producing regions in Hawke's
Bay, New Zealand. At the season's peak, you can travel through
at least 40 vineyards. These make for great walking trails,
biking tracks and wine tasting experience.
Orchards in Hastings
Hastings is also surrounded by sweet smelling orchards, which
too make for excellent day trip destinations. In the right
season, you can walk past the street markets overflowing with
pip fruits and other produce.
Activities in Tourist Attractions in Hastings
From the less demanding activities such as sightseeing on
historical tours, art deco tours, trips to galleries, fishing,
and wine tasting, to the more challenging activities including
hot air ballooning, cycling, and mountain biking; the town
of Hastings in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, is an ideal retreat
for holidaymakers.
How to Reach Hastings
Hawke's Bay Domestic Airport connects Hastings with Auckland,
Christchurch and Queenstown International Airports in New
Zealand.
Theme Highways
Besides guided tours, you can also tour Hastings by road
on the theme highways viz. Thermal Explorer Highway, Pacific
Coast Highway and the Classic New Zealand Wine Trail.
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