Havelock North Attractions and Activities
The Havelock Village Information center situated by the roundabout can guide and suggest special attractions and holiday ideas for your Havelock North visit. Check out Havelock North sporting adventures before your arrive or while you are here – you can be "mild or wild". Take the time to enjoy the outdoors in Havelock North, is the perfect place if you love:
Camping & Picnics
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The Outdoor Experience
There are many camping grounds and holiday parks close to Havelock North. The Mediterranean climate makes camping a wonderful family experience in Hawke's Bay, whether it be at the beach, river or in the local Havelock North camping ground.
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Freshwater and Sea Fishing
Havelock North and Hawke's Bay offers a huge range of different types of fishing. Whether it be fishing for trout in the famous Tukituki river which provides 300km of highly productive water. Fishing at sea out from Napier and off the Wharf can be truly exciting for any fisherman young or old. This region is an exciting place to visit.
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Gardens in Havelock North
Ask about our beautiful public gardens such as Keirunga Gardens and the private gardens which are occasionally open to the public. The Karituwhenua Stream walkway is a fine example of a community working together to care for the land by planting native trees and shrubs, with deciduous and specimen trees further up the stream.
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Wildlife Watching
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New Zealand's Finest Courses
Experience golf on many of the regions Golf courses and is fortunate to have one of the world's best international courses.
Racing Hawke's Bay has New Zealands most prestigious horse race. Hastings racecourse is home to the Million Dollar Kelt Capital Stakes.
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Wetlands and Coastal Life
Hawke's Bay has some of the finest examples of wetlands, bush walks, and parks where wildlife abound in their natural habitat. The famous Te Angiangi Marine Reserve in the south to the Ahuriri tidal wetlands in Napier, the region is proud of its heritage and treasured natural water ways.
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Stunning Food and Wine
Havelock North is the center for fine food and dinning. Come and sample a distinguished selection of world class cuisine at the restaurants and cafe's or buy quality produce at the numerous food outlets in the village. The wineries are world famous and the wine produced is New Zealand's finest.
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All Terrain Vehicles
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Diving & Snorkeling
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4X4 Cross Country
Experience a Kiwi rural way of life by exploring the outback stations and coastal runs by exploring the countryside on a four wheel drive adventure. There are 4X4 courses and adventures to be found in the region.
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Pathways and Trails
Havelock North has access to many safe cycleways and pathways. The extenisve Rotary Pathway can be accessed by River Road and the cyclist can venture for kilometers along the Tukituki River to the coastal link that goes to Napier and beyond.
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The Rocky Shore and Sea
The beaches in the Havelock North area offer great areas to dive for seafood or just to explore the ocean floor. Plentiful seafood and pristine waters are a delight to any diver who loves this water sport. Visit the Te Angiangi Marine Reserve at Aramoana and potter in the rock pools.
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Kayaking & Canoeing
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Surfing & Swimming
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Water Sports
The Hawke's Bay region has many wonderful rivers and lake areas to canoe or kayak. The beaches have spectacular breaks and all have swells to enjoy for that keen kayaker who enjoys the thrill of the surf.
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Surf and Safe Swimming
Havelock North is close to some of New Zealand's favourite beaches suitable for swimming and surfing. Haumoana, Clifton, Waimarama, Ocean Beach and Central Hawke's Bay have some fine beaches to surf.
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River in the Wilderness
Drive to Mountain Valley on the Taupo road and experience the exciting sport of Whitewater Rafting under professional guidance. The Mohaka river is has some of the best stretches of white water.
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