Location: Havelock North
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Havelock North is a suburb of Hastings, New Zealand, in the North Island's Hawke's Bay district. It was a borough for many years until the 1989 reorganisation of local government saw it merged into the new Hastings District, and it is now administered by the Hastings District Council. Areas within Havelock North include Anderson Park, Iona, Havelock North Central, Te Mata and Te Mata Hills, according to the census units of Statistics NZ.
Restaurants in Havelock North
1. Hunter Gatherer Tours
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 22 reviews
Taste your way through the stunning landscape of Hawke's Bay with international cheese expert Juliet Harbutt. Visiting local wineries, collecting or eating ice cream, figs, olives and seasonal fruits and along the way drop into local artists, galleries and shops. After a tasting at Black Barn cellar door you will head up the hill to Juliet's home overlooking the vines where she will put together a delicious lunch with all the goodies you have gathered and finish with a tutored tasting of local cheeses matched with local wine. If along the way you find a fruit or even fish you've never tasted or you fancy BBQ NZ lamb then Juliet will cook it while her Jack Russell dog Winston retrieves the pine nuts if he's not chasing wild rabbits or quail. Plus you can pick fresh leaves, flowers and herbs from her raised garden beds for a wonderful salad. Every tour is tailored to you, the weather and the seasons and gives an insight into the culinary and cultural history of Hawke's Bay.
2. Mantra Beauty & Body Spa
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5.0 based on 63 reviews
We invite you on a journey of unbounded relaxation & timeless experiences. Through the power of five senses touch, sublime sensory stimulation and the most outstanding service at Mantra Beauty and Body Spa, it is our mission to enhance your self-awareness and treat your mind, body and spirit with tranquility and unprecedented attention. Whether you simply relax amidst the soothing surroundings of Mantra Beauty and Body Spa, book in for one of our customised services in perfect solitude or share your time with another, our wish is that you emerge from your journey totally rejuvenated & renewed. Mantra prides itself on standards of service that go above & beyond, exceeding client expectations. Every treatment is specifically designed to offer a unique experience. We administer professional, advance & holistic treatments to our clients wellness & beauty solutions such as facials, massages, body therapy, ayurveda, threading, hands & feet rituals, wrap tanning, make-up & Ionithermie...
Reviewed By Venetia777
Such a lovely experience for any pregnant woman who needs a bit of time being pampered and to relax and unwind. Soothed aches and pains and my skin felt lovely and soft afterwards. Facial was great. Would highly recommend Pritika and will definitely be back again, thank you :)
3. Smith & Sheth
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5.0 based on 29 reviews
Village Cellar Door: An intimate space to enjoy a flight of Smith & Sheth CRU wines, located in the Courtyard, Village Exchange in Havelock North. Heretaunga Studio Experience an exclusive sensory wine journey through our craft. Wine Lounge: Crossing into the evening hours, the Smith & Sheth CRU Cellar Door turns into a cozy Wine Lounge.
Reviewed By 175jenniferw - Hamilton, New Zealand
A unique experience A wine tasting with a difference, audio visual event Sonja was amazing, incredibly knowledgeable A generous array of wines , Well worth a leisurely afternoon Our own personal sommelier Excellent wines enjoyed with great friends Highly recommend
4. Arataki Honey Visitor Centre
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4.5 based on 384 reviews
You will be amazed at what you will discover when you visit Arataki Honey Visitor Centre. Here you will be able to explore the fascinating world of the humble honeybee in a modern & interactive environment. With many activities on offer including an extensive retail section, everybody young & old will truly have “A Sweet Experience”. Free Entry Free Honey Tasting Group bookings Open 7 days 9.00am – 5.00pm; Closed Christmas Day, Closed Good Friday, Closed Easter Sunday.
Reviewed By jacquelinem251 - Hastings, New Zealand
Two trips to this wonderful place to show our g grand daughters how and where our honey comes from. Spent several hours watching the bees working and discovering the "queen"with videos to explain the process. There is a dressing up corner either for boy or girl - exciting for them. Of course honey tasting is a must Free entry and a great educational as well as fun A "must" to do and enjoyed by young and old alike
5. Birdwoods Gallery
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4.5 based on 525 reviews
Birdwoods Gallery is a very special place in the heart of Hawke's Bay. Set in the countryside just 3km from Havelock North Village, Birdwoods Gallery and its small companion, the Birdwoods Sweet Shop, are a 'must see' for young and old. Three historic buildings have been relocated to this pretty rural setting and transformed to become a distinctive and enchanting visitor attraction. Enjoy our famous morning or afternoon tea or come for a delicious garden lunch with family or friends. (Lunch bookings recommended). End it off with a delicious real fruit ice-cream from our little Ice Cream Shop (summer time) or an espresso coffee and cake. Birdwoods is a place 'Where Everything has a Story'.
Reviewed By EN_holiday - Wellington, New Zealand
I knew the venue had an art gallery and sweet shop - what I also found was a gorgeous oasis of lawn, trees and stunning large stone sculptures at very reasonable prices. There was live music, so wandering around the sculptures with a fresh fruit ice cream was a delight. There is also and extensive cafe, indoor art and craft gallery and then the cute sweet shop. This is a lovely place for family to visit. This would also make a great venue for an event, with a cute private room within the garden.
6. Origin Earth Artisan Cheese Factory
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4.5 based on 27 reviews
The Origin Earth Artisan Cheese Factory and Shop is now at the rear of the factory and showcases all our products: cheeses, yoghurt and fresh milk, all produced from local farms and made in our factory. We offer locals and visitors a true Hawke’s Bay experience from cheese tastings to glass bottle milk refills. If you are picnicking or need a gift basket, we have a range of products to compliment our award winning cheeses.
Reviewed By ppppaulau - Auckland Central, New Zealand
We popped in for a lunch a look and stayed for a tasting. The staff member was very knowledgeable and friendly. The cheese was good too! Worth stopping by.
7. Havelock North i-SITE Visitor Information Centre
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4.5 based on 32 reviews
Reviewed By robertjA8653EO - Pontypool, United Kingdom
what a fantastic place to visit, the visitor information centre told us about the peak and the scenery from the summit, tremendous. You should try it , you can walk, hike, run or drive to the peak which is well worth the effort
8. Te Mata Figs
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4.5 based on 28 reviews
Te Mata Figs is a specialist fig grower and creator of award winning artisan fig products. The Figgery Cafe & Shop is open Mon-Friday 7:30am - 5pm; Saturday 9:30am - 5pm. Fresh figs available mid-February - mid-May.
Reviewed By uptoali - Porirua, New Zealand
The food. The service. The vibe. The price. You can’t get any better than Te Mata Figgs cafe. For the price you pay, the portion size you get is just what you need on a Saturday morning to fuel for a big day in the bay. The smashed avo with Salmon on the side is a must. Honestly, the best salmon i’ve ever had at a cafe before. It isn’t the usual sliced salmon, but actual big salmon pieces that are freshly smoked and so yummy ????- I would highly recommend that anyone adds salmon on the side when visiting. Can’t forget their coffee is great and special figg almond ice cream is a lovely treat to top off the visit ????????I will definately be making this spot the regular weekend brunch spot from now on ????
9. Te Mata Estate Winery & Vineyards
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4.0 based on 96 reviews
Te Mata Estate is the oldest winery in New Zealand still operating. Our entire focus is fine wine production. There's no restaurant or accommodation here, only a small Cellar Door for tastings. Unlike other producers we are a working winery who undertake every winemaking step on site. Te Mata Coleraine and Bullnose have both been ranked in James Suckling’s ‘Top 50 Wines of the World’, and the winery has been awarded Robert Parker's highest classification 'Outstanding Producer, Five Stars'. Our tasting list covers all of our wines, but only six at a time. VIP tours are available with 24 hours notice. #1 on Decanter's List of 2019 wineries to visit worldwide.
Reviewed By ColNP - New Plymouth, New Zealand
As my wife hasn't visited this area for over 25 years we decided to check out a few vineyards in the Hawkes Bay area. We looked at Te Mata on the website and that was our first visit. What a wonderful, knowledge gathering experience. The young lady who was doing the tastings was an expert in getting across the basics of choosing a good wine and how your pallet picks up different flavours and tastes/aromas in different wines. She didn't try to up-sell us to wines we didn't want and let us choose what we liked. A great ambassador for the Te Mata estate Winery. If you do a tasting ($10.00) 5 different wines, and you purchase any wine the tasting becomes free! Give it a go, you might enjoy it!
10. Sabaidee Thai Massage
Overall Ratings
3.0 based on 11 reviews
A therapeutic massage that concentrates not just on massaging the muscles but also on the meridian energy lines of the body to improve blood flow. Yoga style movements are used to stretch the body to improve your flexibility, soothe your muscles and bring relaxation. It really is a massage like no other. •Traditional Thai Massage •Oil Massage •Neck and Shoulder Massage •Foot Massage
Reviewed By avb13 - Auckland Central, New Zealand
We had the best massage I have had outside of Thailand. I told them my problem areas. That is exactly what she worked on in the time frame. We made a return appt for a few days later
