Hawkes Bay

Discover Hawke’s Bay

Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand, is loved for its sunny climate, fabulous beaches, sheltered coastal plains and long-established vineyards. Napier is the main city of Hawke’s Bay.

Hawke’s Bay Regional Council manages a 333km strip of marine coastal zone from north of Mahia to south of Poranghau, as well as the boating on many of the navigable rivers.

Hawke’s Bay provides good coastal waters for boaties of all description – a wide bay for yachting, plenty of good fishing and some great diving locations – along with some great river adventures for jetboaters, jetskiers and water skiers

Explore the beautiful coastlines, lakes or rivers surrounding Hawke’s Bay by boat or yacht. Hawke’s Bay offers numerous of fun activities such as fishing and swimming with dolphins.

You can contact the council for the Hawke’s Bay navigation safety bylaws, which include details of speed restrictions, access lanes and special activity zones.

There’s also good information on http://www.hbrc.govt.nz/