Originally pioneered and settled by English gentry, the beautiful coastal
city of Napier is now the art deco capital of the world. The mountain spines
of the Kawekas and Ruahine ranges frame the stylish architecture of Napier,
while the surrounding countryside unfolds in a kaleidoscope patchwork of
orchards and paddocks. Prized for its white sandy beaches, temperate climate,
café society and abundant wine culture, Napier is a mecca for seekers
of a healthy and quality lifestyle.
The Hawke’s Bay region is located on the sunny east coast of the North
Island, between Auckland in the north and Wellington, the capital, in the
south. Blessed with an abundance of sunshine, a fertile, productive countryside
and an amiable maritime climate, Hawke’s Bay is often compared to the
Mediterranean or Napa-Sonoma valleys in California. Agriculture, horticulture
and viticulture are the mainstay industries of this delightful province,
also the country’s oldest wine-making region. The Hawke’s Bay
landscape boasts high, forested mountain ranges sweeping down toward the
coast to become the Heretaunga plains. Wide rivers, excellent for fishing,
run to meet the Pacific Ocean, and stunning beaches stretch from Mahia in
the north to Porangahau in the south.
Majestic land formations of hills and peaks combine with a picturesque river
valley, creating a unique rural environment of great natural beauty and peace.
Private country estates, historically established and farmed by the founding
settlers of Hawke’s Bay, enjoy commanding positions with gracious views
of the valley floor complimented by dramatic land forms such as TeMata Peak.