Hastings, Hastings District Community and Real Estate market information

About Hastings:

Think Hastings - think fine wine and food. The district entertains thousands of visitors annually at world-class wineries, restaurants, and cafes and provide a huge range of lifestyle options.


There’s also a huge range of recreational and leisure activities to do but no visitor should miss Hastings’ classic landmarks: Rush Munro’s old-fashioned ice cream garden; the spectacular view from Te Mata Peak; the Spanish Mission architecture of Hastings’ city; and the weekly Sunday morning ritual at the Farmer’s Market showcasing locally-grown produce and quality specialist foods.


There’s affordable fun at many of the city’s parks and swimming pools, notably Splash Planet - a water wonderland of excitement especially for kids set within 6.5ha of beautiful parkland.


Havelock North offers traditional village charm with cafes and boutique shops. The surrounding Te Mata area abounds with vineyards, olive groves, restaurants, an award winning cheese centre and sticky honey factory. Visitors can skydive or paraglide off the Peak, relax on a golden beach or fish the renowned Tukituki; go jet boating and white water rafting on Hawke’s Bay rivers; or for the really energetic tramp the Kaweka and Ruahine Ranges.


There’s safe bike riding on the nearly completed figure eight Rotary pathway that incorporates some of Hawke’s Bay’s best scenery or many bush walks under DOC’s protection - the highlight being the world’s largest mainland gannet colony at Cape Kidnappers.

Hastings Shopping:

Hastings City is a paradise for shoppers. Choose from more than 200 stores located on one of the country’s longest shopping strips. Hastings City offers a mix of national chainstores and boutique retail nestled amongst a permanent outdoor exhibition by leading New Zealand contemporary artists. Relax after a hard day’s shopping in one of the City Centre’s fabulous cafés and bars. There’s always something to do in Hastings City – shop, relax, enjoy!

Transport:

Go-Bus services the Bay for all public transport needs and there are also two 24hr taxi companies.

Transport Link:

www.gobus.co.nz

Eating Out:

The Hastings District boasts over 100 restaurants featuring everything from takeways to fine dinning, so whatever you want, you'll find it only a short walk or drive away All year round, wine tasting right at the cellar door is on offer across the region and food trails lead to outstanding taste experiences. Local produce and personalities abound at weekly farmers’ markets and when it comes to fine dining or something alfresco, Hawke’s Bay restaurants and wineries are hard to beat.

Information Supplied by:

Timothy Bloor