Pacific Coast Highway
Key Themes First place in the world to greet the sun Holiday destination Art Deco heritage Gourmet food and wine The great explorer Captain Cook The iconic “Kiwifruit”
The Coromandel
Miles of spectacular coastline - Cathedral Cove and Hot Water Beach Protected forest parks - paradise for walkers Seafood abundance - local crayfish and scallops Gold mining history - Stamper Battery and Gold Mine
Bay of Plenty
Mt Maunganui Te Puke - Kiwifruit Country Scuba-diving or deep sea fishing
White Island Volcanic splendour
Eastland
Hawke’s Bay
Napier, Art Deco city Boutique accommodation Gourmet food and wine World’s largest mainland gannet colony Cape Kidnappers Golf Course Historic wine country Lake Waikaremoana
Events February: Art Deco weekend, Harvest Hawke’s Bay April: Montana National Jazz Festival, Bay of Plenty Beach Hop (International classic, hotrod, motor bike showcase), Coromandel June: Mataariki: Hawke’s Bay October: Gisborne Food and Wine festival, Eastland December: Pohutukawa festival, Coromandel
Coromandel: Bay of Plenty: Eastland: Hawkes Bay: For more information on the regions