Hawkes Bay Activities

The Frimley Lodge Motel provides a central point from which to access this fantastic region and all it has to offer.

In the heart of New Zealand's Fruit Bowl and Premium Wine Country, Hastings is rich in activities for all ages and tastes, all year round.

Food & Wine

Stimulate your taste buds with exquisite wines and local produce. Take a guided wine tour or explore the winery trail on your own. You can even explore the wine region, and other activities, on a bike tour. Sample our local produce at our famous Farmers Markets or dine out at one of our many quality restaurants.

Golf

Hawke's Bay is home to the famous and unique Cape Kidnappers Golf Course rated in the top 20 Courses in the World and a leisurely drive from the Frimley Lodge Motel in Hastings. Other courses such as Hastings and Napier golf courses are popular choices amongst guests and are only 15 minutes away.

Arts/Culture/Stunning Architecture

Sample brilliant local arts and crafts on a local Art Trail.

Learn about our rich heritage on a Spanish Mission and Art Deco Tour.

Attend a conference or show at the Hawke's Bay Opera House, a 5-star Qualmark Environmental Award venue.

Outdoor Enthusiasts

For those who love to experience the outdoors and adventure, there are many and varied activities for your tastes:

Mountain Biking
Guided Bike Tours
Hot-Air Balloon Rides
Te Mata Peak and Cape Kidnappers trails and treks
Trekking in the Kaweka Ranges and enjoying the hot springs
Farm experiences
River fishing
Deep-sea fishing charters
Kayaking

For the Family

Don't stay for a day or two, come for a week - there is plenty to keep the family amused. We are a 10-minute drive to New Zealand's only water theme park, Splash Planet.
Other great family activities include:

Gannet Safari Tours - observing the large gannet birds, etc
National Aquarium
Zoo
Arataki Honey
Silky Oak Chocolate Factory
Amazing Maze 'n Maize
Corncob Crazy Golf
Keirunga Miniature Trains
Laser games
Farm experiences