At Mission Estate, we have been perfecting our craft since 1851. By combining the traditional craft of winemaking with the latest technology, we are reaching out to a new generation of wine lovers across the globe.

Discover an exciting world above and below the water at the National Aquarium of New Zealand. Visit Penguin Cove and watch the world famous Little Penguins feed and play. See stingrays, kingfish, hapuku, snapper, kahawai and other majestic native species swimming over you in the 1.5 million litre oceanarium tunnel. Spot New Zealand’s native wildlife – the Tuatara and Kiwi. If you’d like to get up close to our Little Penguins, book a Close Encounter! You'll get to experience what goes on behind the scenes, discovering all about the day-to-day care of these character-filled birds and feed them in their enclosure. Terrapin Encounters can also be booked for a unique experience for the whole family. Daily feeding times are 10.00am for the reef fish, 2pm oceanarium diver hand feeding, and the little penguins at 9.30am, 1.30pm and 3.30pm. For the best way to experience the aquarium book a guided tour which run daily at 10.30am.

Unleash your imagination at Hawkes Bay’s largest hands-on museum! This exciting, family-friendly destination offers endless fun and learning for kids of all ages. Climb aboard our Tardis, test your skills at the wind wall, take a spin on a quadricycle, watch a Tesla coil light up the atmosphere, enjoy some old fashioned arcade games, or explore our impressive collection of vintage machinery. With endless possibilities, it's the perfect outing for friends and whānau. So, gather your crew and come on down to the Faraday Museum today.

The Napier I-SITE provides free information and advice to travellers and locals. We can book all your travel needs and do not charge credit card or booking fees.

Come and ride Hawke's Bay Trails – one of New Zealand's best, year-round cycling destinations. We've got friendly weather, friendly hospitality and easy terrain all sorted here! We're set up for social riders, holidays, keen riders, families and people who have just recently started biking. You can tackle as much as you like of nearly 200 kilometers of scenic trails and enjoy views of the Pacific Ocean, winding rivers, orchards, vineyards and mountains. Plus plenty of cafes, country pubs and world-class wineries for refreshing stops on the way (you can walk or run them too!). Check out our website for popular rides and to find bike hire, tour operators, accommodation or places to visit on the trails.