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Hawke's Bay

Parks & recreation

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Tracks & walks

Tramper on the Sunrise Track, Eastern Ruahine Ranges. Photo: Catherine Tudhope.

Discover the many tracks and walks available in Hawke's Bay. The area's two forest parks offer a range of walking opportunities from short, easy strolls to challenging tramps.

Places to stay

Robson's Lodge, southern Kaweka Forest Park.

Find DOC huts, campsites, lodges and other accommodation in the Hawke's Bay region.

Places to visit

Australasian gannets, saddle colony, Cape Kidnappers, Hawke's Bay. Photo: Catherine Tudhope.

Visit the world-famous Cape Kidnappers Gannet Reserve, explore the waters of the Te Angiangi Marine Reserve or take a walk on the Bell Rock Loop Track in Boundary Stream Mainland Island in the Hawke's Bay.

Hunting

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Find places to hunt in the Hawke's Bay.

Activities

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Find out about the activities you can do in Hawke's Bay DOC places.

Plan & prepare

Tramping gear.

Get region specific information to plan and prepare for recreation in the Hawke's Bay.

Guides and commercial tourism providers

DOC-approved business.

Find businesses that are DOC-approved to provide activities and services in conservation areas in the Hawke's Bay region.

 

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Maps

DOC maps: Discover the outdoors - DOC's key places, campsites, tracks and huts, and visitor centres on a map

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