3 days in Hastings & Napier Itinerary

Hastings is a New Zealand city and is one of the two major urban areas in Hawke's Bay, on the east coast of the North Island of New Zealand. Start off your visit on the 3rd (Thu): do a tasting at Trinity Hill Winery, learn about winemaking at Alpha Domus Ltd., and then admire all the interesting features of Te Mata Peak. On your second day here, learn about winemaking at Vidal Estate Cellar Door, take in the exciting artwork at Birdwoods Gallery, then learn about winemaking at Craggy Range Winery, and finally learn about winemaking at Elephant Hill Estate Winery.

To see more things to do, traveler tips, maps, and tourist information, read our Hastings road trip planner.

Auckland to Hastings is an approximately 4-hour combination of flight and bus. You can also drive; or do a combination of flight, taxi, and bus. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 4th (Fri) so you can go by car to Napier.

Enjoy the atmosphere and architecture of 1930s design in Napier, one of the best-preserved Art Deco cities in the world.

Start off your visit on the 5th (Sat): learn about winemaking at Mission Estate Winery, then learn about winemaking at Church Road Winery Cellar Door & Restaurant, then learn about winemaking at Moana Park Winery, and finally don't miss a visit to Marine Parade.

To find where to stay, maps, ratings, and more tourist information, refer to the Napier trip planner .

Napier is just a stone's throw from Hastings. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Sat) to allow enough time to travel back home.