Discover the creative heart of Hawke's Bay with our guide to the region's many theatres, galleries, museums, heritage trails, boutique shopping and retail.
Hawke's Bay is home to many of New Zealand's best-known artists, photographers, furniture and fashion designers, musicians and filmmakers. From art installations in public spaces around our cities and town, and a growing number of boutique galleries representing local and national artists, there is always something new to discover.
The Hawke's Bay arts scene is alive and well! There is so much to discover and enjoy in this bright and bustling sector of entertainment.
You'll want to visit the home of the region's treasures and history, so add MTG Hawke's Bay to your list of things to do! The award-winning museum in Napier CBD offers plenty of culture and history, and if learning more about the 1931 earthquake piques your interest, you'll be an expert on the story once you're done exploring the galleries.
Peruse your way through the Hastings Art Gallery, full of national and international contemporary exhibitions that will excite your senses and no doubt leave you feeling inspired. Just a short stroll from the gallery, discover Nga Pou o Heretaunga representing ancestors from marae across the district.
Hawke's Bay is considered New Zealand's showcase for heritage trail development. The trails are aimed at guiding locals and visitors around cultural, historical and scenic highlights to discover the ‘real’ Hawke’s Bay. Trails can be completed in your own time, any time of the year, using information brochures and trail signs to guide you. Best of all, the trails are a free activity.
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