Hawke’s Bay boasts a temperate maritime climate with distinct regional variations. Climate predictions however suggest several key changes in the coming decades due to climate change. The change in climate will necessitate the introduction of more warm-climate varieties, a venture which is already underway.
Hawke’s Bay wine industry, there for everyone
Known for its sun-drenched vineyards and picturesque landscapes, Hawke’s Bay New Zealand’s Great Wine Capital, has evolved into a vibrant hub of wine tourism that can be enjoyed by anyone and gives back to its own community.
Unique or unconventional gastronomic experiences: Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand
Hawke’s Bay Food and Wine Country is the ideal destination to discover a true taste of Aotearoa, New Zealand.
With a reputation as an agricultural and farming powerhouse, Hawke’s Bay delivers an enticing combination of fresh, quality produce as well as passionate producers, artisans and urban restaurateurs who serve up New Zealand’s foremost array of provenance-led, culinary experiences.
Family experiences in Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand’s Food and Wine Country
As New Zealand’s Food and Wine Country, Hawke’s Bay attracts more than 1.5 million visitors every year, often in search of delicious food and wine experiences.
And yet, travel to the eastern coast of New Zealand’s North Island is also a rite-of-passage for the smallest of visitors, with family experiences aplenty and usually served with a glass of wine for parents.
Climate change focus for Hawke’s Bay wine
As evidenced by the disastrous impact from the recent Cyclone Gabrielle, Hawke’s Bay (including it’s wine growing community) is seeing significant impacts from increased weather variability. A severe drought in 2020 followed by difficult (particularly wet) growing seasons through 2022 and 2023 have brought discussions on climate change further to the forefront.
Hawke’s Bay Wine Region Joining GWCGN
The Hawke’s Bay wine region, supported by the twin cities of Napier and Hastings, located on the stunning east coast of New Zealand’s North Island, has recently been welcomed into the esteemed Great Wine Capitals Global Network, joining other top wine regions such as Bordeaux, Cape Town, and San Francisco-Napa Valley.