Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
(
www.hawkesbayfarmersmarket.co.nz
;
Showgrounds, Kenilworth Rd; 8.30am-12.30pm Sun)
If you're around
on Sunday, the Hastings market is mandatory. Bring an empty stomach, some cash and a
roomy shopping bag.
SWIMMING
Splash Planet
( 06-873 8033;
www.splashplanet.co.nz
;
Grove Rd, Hastings; adult/child $26/18; 10am-5.30pm Nov-Feb)
A
massive, watery wonderland with myriad pools, slides and aquatic distractions.
Airplay Paragliding
( 06-845 1977;
www.airplay.co.nz
;
1-day courses $220)
Te Mata Peak is a paragliding hot spot, with
updraughts aplenty. Airplay offers full-day beginners' courses if you're keen to take the
drop.
PARAGLIDING
Tours
See
Click here
for two-wheeled tours around the area.
Long Island Guides
( 06-874 7877;
www.longislandtoursnz.com
;
half-day from $180)
Customised tours across a wide range
of interests including Maori culture, bush walks, kayaking, horse riding and, inevitably,
food and wine.
GUIDED TOUR
Prinsy's Tours
( 0800 004 237, 06-845 3703;
www.prinsyexperience.co.nz
;
half-/full-day tours from $60/85)
Affable half- or
full-day wine jaunts, with layman's-lingo explanations at four or five wineries.
WINE
Waimarama Tours
( 021 057 0935;
www.waimaramaori.com
; 2-4hr tours from $70)
Maori-run tours of Te Mata Peak,
with plenty of cultural insights en route.
CULTURAL TOUR
Grape Escape
( 0800 100 489;
www.grapeescape.net.nz
; tours from $70)
Half-day winery tours, visiting four or five
cellar doors, or six hours with a lunch stop ($90). Ask about beer tours if you're more of
an ale hound.
WINE
