Hawkes Bay - taste some of New Zealand's finest wine

With more than 30 vineyards dotted around the region, Hawkes Bay is the perfect location for an indulgent weekend. Taste some of New Zealand's finest wines and sample some of the fantastic export-quality pip fruit grown in this sunny, warm area.

Napier - a city famous for its Art Deco architecture

Napier - the Art Deco city - was completely rebuilt in 1931 after earthquake and fire destroyed most of its original buildings.

Local markets, great shopping and outdoor activities such as pig-hunting and horse-trekking add even more colour to this vibrant region.

What's it like living in the Hawkes Bay?

Read about the experiences of people who have successfully made the move to the Hawkes Bay.

Steve and Jayne Mills, moved to Napier, Hawkes Bay from the UK

We've got everything we ever dreamed of here... this is our life.

When Steve and Jayne Mills caught their first sight of Napier back in 2004 during a visit they were sold.

'We just fell in love with the country and that feeling has never gone away', Steve says, explaining that the family had settled so easily into their new environment that from day one it simply felt like home.

More information about why people choose to live in Napier

Reasons people choose to make Napier their new home include:

Napier's Mediterranean style climate with long, fine summers and short mild winters
A lively cafe culture
Beaches that stretch for miles