Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
(
www.aratakihoneyhb.co.nz
;
66 Arataki Rd, Havelock North; 9am-5pm)
Stock up on buzzy by-
products for your toast or your skin at family-run Arataki. Hands-on displays outline the
whole sticky cycle from flower to jar. Free tastings.
Telegraph Hill
(
www.telegraphhill.co.nz
;
1279 Howard St, Hastings; 9am-5pm Mon-Fri, plus 10am-3pm Sat Oct-Mar)
A pas-
sionate producer of olives, oils and sundry Mediterranean-inspired gourmet treats. Four-
person picnic baskets ($40) available for on-site indulgence.
FOOD
Silky Oak Chocolate Company
MAP
FOOD
(
www.silkyoakchocs.co.nz
;
1131 Links Rd, Napier; 9am-5pm Mon-Thu, 9am-4pm Fri, 10am-4pm Sat & Sun)
Watch the chocolatiers at work while deliberating over mouthwatering truffles and chocol-
ate rugby balls. The museum (adult/child $8/5) offers a cocoa-drenched history and the
odd ancient Mayan artefact. There's a cafe here too.
Information
Hastings i-SITE
( 06-873 0080;
www.visithastings.co.nz
; Westermans Bldg, cnr Russell St & Heretaunga St E;
9am-5pm Mon-Fri, 9am-3pm Sat, 10am-2pm Sun;
)
Internet access, free maps, trail brochures and
bookings.
Havelock North i-SITE
( 06-877 9600;
www.havelocknorthnz.com
; cnr Te Aute & Middle Rds, Havelock North;
10am-5pm Mon-Fri, to 4pm Sat, to 3pm Sun;
)
Local info in a cute little booth.
Hawke's Bay Hospital
(
06-878 8109;
www.hawkesbay.health.nz
;
Omahu Rd;
24hr)
Police Station
(
06-873 0500;
www.police.govt.nz
; 205 Railway Rd;
24hr)
Post Office
(
www.nzpost.co.nz
; 100 Market St;
8.30am-5pm Mon-Fri, 9am-noon Sat)
Getting There & Away
Napier's Hawke's Bay Airport (
Click here
) is a 20-minute drive away.
Air New Zealand
(
06-873 2200;
www.airnewzealand.co.nz
;
117 Heretaunga St W;
9am-5pm Mon-Fri)
has an office in central
Hastings.
Hastings'
InterCity Bus Stop
is on Russell St. Book InterCity and Naked Bus buses online
or at the i-SITE.
