Location: Havelock North
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Top 7 Things to do Good for Couples in Havelock North, North Island
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. Te Mata Park
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 44 reviews
Reviewed By 565francisb - Sydney, Australia
Te Mata Park is a must-visit if you are spending time in Hawke's Bay. It's rich in Maori cultural tradition and history. Well-signposted walks and mountain-bike tracks, coupled with magnificent views to all corners of the compass.
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. 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.
5. Black Barn Vineyards
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4.5 based on 75 reviews
Black Barn Vineyards is a boutique winery in the heart of Hawkes Bay. Our Cellar Door and Kitchen shop are open 7 days a week.
Reviewed By kcnz2016 - Auckland Central, New Zealand
A really nice winery with a good tasting option ( deducted from at purchase) plus lovely shop next to winery. A great way to spend the scatter on in the courtyard under the fig trees. The lady who served our tasting also recommended a local Japanese restaurant which was absolutely divine.
6. Maraetotara Falls
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4.5 based on 62 reviews
Reviewed By 68skp70 - Mount Maunganui, New Zealand
This place is easy to get to off the Waimarama Rd turnoff before Ocean Beach if headed to the beach. 2 minute drive off the main road. There are three parking areas and three tracks to the falls. The middle track by the portaloo is the easiest grade and can be walked in jandals. Easy to get into the waterfall pool and swim around. The rope swing is safe for jumping into the water. You can also get to the top of the falls.
7. Te Mata Estate Winery & Vineyards
Overall Ratings
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!
