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( www.strawberrypatch.co.nz ; 76 Havelock Rd, Havelock North; 9am-5.30pm) Pick your own
berries in season (late November through summer), or visit year-round for fresh produce,
picnic supplies, coffee and real fruit ice cream ($4).

Arataki Honey FOOD
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( 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 FOOD
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( www.telegraphhill.co.nz ; 1279 Howard St, Hastings; 9am-5pm Mon-Fri, plus 10am-3pm Sat Oct-
Mar) A passionate producer of olives, oils and sundry Mediterranean-inspired gourmet
treats. Four-person picnic baskets ($40) available for on-site indulgence.

Silky Oak Chocolate Company FOOD
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( 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 chocolate rugby balls. The museum (adult/child $8/5) offers a cocoa-drenched his-
tory 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)