Hawkes Bay Trails NZ Highlights & Map

The Hawkes Bay Trails are part of the NZ Cycle Trails – or Nga Haerenga – network.  One of 22 ‘Journeys’, these trails are diverse and spread across both the south and north islands, all offering fantastic world class cycling opportunities.

Located on the north east coast of the north island, the Hawkes Bay trails enjoy more sunshine days than the rest of New Zealand, making it ideal for cycling and other outdoor pursuits.   Hawkes Bay is also a renowned wine region.

Highlights of this often underrated region include:

1. Nearly 200kms of Hawkes Bay Trails

Hawkes Bay Trails are easily labelled into Landscape, Water & Wineries rides, making navigation and selection easy.

2. Coastal Scenery & Wildlife Spotting

Ocean wildlife includes sightings of whales and dolphins

3. The Art Deco city of Napier

The city of Napier also holds an annual Art Deco Festival which is a highlight for the region.

4. World Class Wineries

Wineries & gourmet dining abound at the myriad of cellar doors.  The Hawkes Bay wine region has over 200 vineyards,  over 70 wineries and more than 30 cellar doors.  The biggest decision is which ones to visit!

5. Cape Kidnappers

Hawkes Bay is home to a colony of magnificent gannet birds together with abundant birdlife in the surrounding wetlands.  If you’re a bird watcher of lover of nature, you need to visit the Hawkes Bay region.

6. Te Mata Peak

Te Mata Peak is a stunning lookout point with outstanding views across coast and inland. But even if you can’t make the peak itself, it makes a dramatic backdrop across Hawkes Bay.

7. Local Gourmet Produce

The region is littered with small, quality, boutique produce makers and the Hawkes Bay Famers Market is possibly the best way to get a taste of them all in one hit.

8. Sunny Temperate Climate

Being coastal and located on the north east coast of the north island of New Zealand means the Hawkes Bay region sits in a rain shadow.  It enjoys a sunny climate with relatively mild temperatures.

There are so many cycling options around Hawkes Bay you can ride for days.  Check out the Hawkes Bay cycling trails map below to get an idea of the limitless options for safe, fun, off road cycling in this beautiful region of New Zealand.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

You can enjoy the wonderful Hawkes Bay trails on either a self guided cycling tour or join a fun, small group, fully guided bike tour around this surprisingly abundant region.

Contact Tour de Vines for all your requirements for cycling in Hawkes Bay New Zealand today!