A recent winner of New Zealand's most beautiful suburb, Te Hemo-a-Te Atonga Havelock North is a bustling village in Hastings District where visitors can experience the region's bounty.
Located at the foot of the iconic Te Mata Peak, Havelock North is the perfect base from which to explore the nearby Tukituki River valley and beyond. Just a short drive from Hastings CBD, Havelock North easily connects to the region's cycle trails, and is well placed for day excursions south to Central Hawke's Bay or north to Napier.
Boutique shopping, delicious wining and dining, Te Mata Peak
If you are here for the wines and taste testings, Havelock North won't disappoint! With everything close by and nestled under the watchful eye of Te Mata Peak, your vineyard ventures will be instagram worthy!
Wineries and Cellar Door
If you are looking for a unique dinning experience, something delicious, cultural with a rather cool story to be told, don't leave Havelock North without visiting Birdwoods Gallery. The cafe offers a delicious range of meals and sweet baked goods to enjoy, while the garden is free to explore (Ostriches included), dotted with sculptures, it's a beautiful spot. The gallery features stunning art and varied collections from Africa, while the sweet shop specialises in all the old favourites and the new for the young and old to enjoy.
If skipping your way through the cellar doors is your cup of tea, you are spoilt for choice, Craggy Range, Askerne, Black Barn winery, Smith & Sheth and Te Mata Estate, are all in the vicinity and easy to visit, not to mention you'll be sipping some of the worlds finest wines!
Surely it's been proven that some retail therapy is actually great for health and wellbeing! If you are needing to exercise a little self love, Havelock North is the perfect spot to do so.
With a variety of high end boutique stores to peruse, from clothing to interior design and homewares, this stylish suburb is perfectly laid out for you to walk the streets with purchases in hand.
With a strong focus on New Zealand fashion designers, you'll love the brands that are offer and once you've filled your cup, stop for a coffee and some fresh baking before venturing out to discover more.
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