We were delighted to learn recently that we have been mentioned in the June/July edition of Golf Aktuell, a German golfing magazine. We hosted a delightful couple earlier in the year from Germany and it transpired they were travelling, playing and subsequently writing articles on the premier golf courses throughout New Zealand. The photographs of … [Read more...]
Hawke’s Bay Wine Celebration
It was great to receive an email from Hawke's Bay Tourism telling of an exciting road trip when 35 Hawke’s Bay wineries are taking their show on the road to Auckland and Wellington presenting over 200 wines. Dates and places where you can catch the show if you are in the area. !! I quote from their newsletter :- "Hawke’s Bay Wine … [Read more...]
New App for Biking Enthusiasts
We were really excited to learn recently that there is a new app available for great rides throughout New Zealand. We have downloaded it and you will see that the link now features on our website. Full of great information for rides in both the North and South Islands and especially for great rides in the Hawke's Bay. It will be very popular … [Read more...]
Winter Morning Bike Ride
Out enjoying Hawke's Bay cycle paths the other morning. What a stunning part of the world and a great way to spend a winter morning. Its great when guests take advantage of the free use of our bikes, being a fabulous way to explore the area, watch some locals trying their hand at fishing AND get some exercise!!! A good opportunity too to try out … [Read more...]
Air New Zealand Marathon 2017
It was fabulous to host four competitors last weekend for the second Air New Zealand International Marathon. Folk flew in from Dunedin and we had some arrive from Wellington. Congratulations to all our guests - it was a fabulous effort and was great to be able to cheer you along, not far from the finish line at Sileni Estate. They … [Read more...]
Napier to Host Big Cricket Games in 2017
Very exciting to read in this morning's Hawke's Bay Today (www.hawkesbaytoday.co.nz) that Napier is to host three very big cricket matches next season. The Chappell-Hadlee series one day match between New Zealand and Australia will see great excitement and capacity crowds at McLean Park here in Napier. This will be one of New Zealand's biggest … [Read more...]
Registrations Pouring in for International Marathon
"Almost 5000 competitors have registered for the in-augural event of the Air New Zealand Hawke's Bay International Marathon" www.hbtoday.co.nz 27th April, 2016. 76% of entries came from out of the region and 240 entrants were coming from overseas. The event is set to wind its way through wineries, bike trails, orchards and olive groves, all on … [Read more...]
