Top 5 Hawke's Bay Experiences That BLEW My Mind

If you’re planning a trip to Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand, these are my top 5 favourite places and experiences you shouldn’t miss. Over the past few months, I’ve been exploring this region properly, from beaches and forests to wildlife tours and iconic lookouts, and this video is my personal ranking of the best things to do in Hawke’s Bay. In this travel guide, I take you through: 00:00 Intro 00:31 Number 5 – Napier Art Deco Weekend 01:41 Number 4 – Waimarama Beach 03:15 Number 3 – Mangatainoka Hot Springs & Kaweka Forest Park 06:51 Number 2 – Gannet Colony Safari / Cape Kidnappers 10:09 Number 1 – Te Mata Peak This isn’t just a list of tourist spots. I’m sharing a mix of useful facts, personal experience, and why each place stood out to me while living in Hawke’s Bay. So whether you’re visiting Napier, Hastings, Havelock North, or just looking for the best places to explore in the region, I hope this helps you plan your trip. If you know another amazing place in Hawke’s Bay that I should visit next, let me know in the comments. 📸 GEAR I USED: Cinema camera (BMPCC4K) DJI Mini 4 Pro GoPro 12 12–60mm lens, Lumix Leica DF Vario-Elmarit #HawkesBay #NewZealand #Napier #TravelNewZealand #TeMataPeak