Hawke Sea-Valley Info, Hawkes Bay

Ahuriri is a thriving seaside village in Napier. Ahuriri was one of the earliest settled areas of Napier. Today it is a popular tourist destination offering everything from beachlife to waterfront restaurants, art galleries and boutique stores.

Bay View is a suburb approximately 6kms north of the Napier CDB in the Hawke's Bay Region of New Zealand's North Island.

Hastings, Hawkes Bay is a region of striking scenic contrast with dramatic sea cliffs, park-like farm lands, winding stony rivers and rugged hill country. Adding colour and interest to an already beautiful landscape are orchards, old homesteads, historic settlements, and vineyards of all sizes which produce internationally regarded fine wines.

Havelock North is one of those rare places where you can set your own pace. It possesses a natural, tree lined rural calm, yet can provide a social effervescence when the working day is over and the lights in places like Diva and the Rose and Shamrock begin to glow.

Napier is bursting at the seams with pride, and so it should be: It is the prettiest little city in New Zealand. It has an unbeatable combination of fabulous climate, elegant Art Deco architecture, as much award-winning wine as anyone could want, plus sea, surf, and pretty vineyards.

Taradale, a 10 minute drive south of Napier, was originally a separate town before merging with Napier in 1968. Taradale is home to the Eastern Institute of Technology (EIT) and the Pettigrew Green Arena indoor sporting complex, several world famous wineries including Mission Estate and Church Road, the Art Deco styled McDeco McDonalds, and much more. Behind the EIT campus is the Otatara Reserve, site of a major pre-European Pa. The Mission Estate Concert is an icon event and has attracted some of the biggest names in entertainment.

Our beautiful region is bursting with fine eating establishments, wineries and outdoor activities. Westshore caters for many outdoor adventures such as art deco tours, wine tours, swimming with the dolphins, gannet tours, plus many more adventures to excite you.