Magnificent Shorelines
Hawke’s Bay
Haumoana, Cape Kidnappers & More.
Hawke’s Bay sits on the east coast of the North Island, with Napier and the surrounding coastline facing the Pacific, and the region stretching north toward Māhia and south toward Cape Kidnappers. It is known for Art Deco Napier, long shingle beaches, and a wine-country landscape that reaches inland.
We list sparingly along the coastal areas around Napier, in beachside locations such as Westshore and Haumoana, on the cliffs above Cape Kidnappers, and on vineyard estates inland that still look back toward the sea.
Frequently asked
About Hawke’s Bay
- Where is Hawke’s Bay in New Zealand?
- Hawke’s Bay sits on the east coast of the North Island, with Napier and Hastings at its centre. The coastline curves from the Māhia Peninsula in the north around Hawke Bay, past Napier, Westshore and Haumoana, to Cape Kidnappers in the south. It faces the Pacific Ocean and is one of the sunniest and driest regions in the country.
- What kind of waterfront properties does Exclusive Waterfront Properties list in Hawke’s Bay?
- We list carefully along the coast around Napier, in beachside locations such as Westshore, Haumoana and Te Awanga, on the cliffs and farmland above Cape Kidnappers, and on vineyard estates inland that still look back toward the sea — including absolute beachfront homes, clifftop residences and coastal wine-country estates.
- Why is Napier significant?
- Napier is one of the world’s most complete Art Deco cities, rebuilt in the 1930s after the 1931 Hawke’s Bay earthquake. Its concentrated Art Deco streetscape, Marine Parade waterfront and surrounding wine country have made it one of New Zealand’s most recognisable and visited coastal cities.
- How accessible is Hawke’s Bay?
- Hawke’s Bay Airport, just north of Napier, has regular direct flights to Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch. Napier is roughly five hours by road from Auckland and about four hours from Wellington, with Hastings, Havelock North, Te Awanga and Cape Kidnappers all within about 20 to 30 minutes of the city.
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