Hawke’s Bay is one of the New Zealands hottest and sunniest regions. It is New Zealands premier destination for food, wine and lifestyle - and offers plenty of choice of leisure activities especially around these themes. Some of the more popular and unique options are listed below. Most are located within 10-15 minutes drive from Te Awanga Villa

• Vineyards & Wineries (Hawke’s Bay is one of NZ’s premier wine producing regions.
• Cape Kidnappers Gannet Colony (the largest & most accessible mainland gannet colony in the world) www.capekidnappers.com
• Art Deco Architecture (the most concentrated and varied examples of 1930's architecture in the world).
• Hawkes Bay Art Trail (highlights the regions vibrant art, culture and crafts scene)
• World Class Golf (Te Awanga Villa is just minutes from the award winning international Tom Doak designed golf course at Cape Kidnappers) www.capekidnappers.com .
• Te Mata Peak www.hbarttrail.org.nz (towers 400 metres above sea level and offers panoramic views of the Ruahine, Kaweka, Maungaharuru ranges and Cape Kidnappers. Mt Ruapehu is also visible in the distance)
• National Aquarium of New Zealand (stroll around the different continents of the world and view sea creatures, reptiles, exotic fish, native birds and interactive displays) www.nationalaquarium.co.nz
• Shopping (3 main shopping destinations are located within 10-15 minutes of Te awanga Villa at Hastings, Napier and Havelock North)
• Splash Planet Water Theme Park (a popular family attraction, a 'must do' for kids of all ages ) www.splashplanet.co.nz.
• Hot air ballooning (the Hawkes Bay region is perfect for ballooning with wide open spaces of farmlands, orchards, vineyards and a picturesque mountain background).