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Things to Do  

Mata Peak

Mata Peak, Hastings

 stevemt Says:  The views from here are wonderful and not to be missed 

The most beautiful park in the province

The most beautiful park in the province, Hastings

 mahora Says:  Cornwall Park is a large park filled with ponds, native trees, an impressive collection of foreign trees, a hot house for the public and many beautiful and well maintained flower beds. It is a very peaceful place to relax, take the children or enjoy the wonderful fauna. The... 

The sheep of Hastings - tacky, but very special!

The sheep of Hastings - tacky, but very special!, Hastings

 mahora Says:  Passing through the Heretaunga Street mall in the centre of Hastings you must stop and look at the sheep. The concrete sheep of Hastings have been around for nearly 20 years. They have moved all over the mall and had their ears replaced and new paint jobs heaven knows how... 

Hotels  

Valdez Motor Lodge - Hastings

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Restaurants  

Rush Munro's Ice Cream Gardens: Ice cream, ice cream!

Rush Munro's Ice Cream Gardens: Ice cream, ice cream!, Hastings

 mahora Says:  Rush Munro's is a Hastings icon. The freshly made local ice cream is good value, full of natural products and in a huge variety of flavours. A small number of sorbets have also been added to the menu. The flavours change to reflect seasonal availability and on a daily basis... 

Tommo's at the Lodge.: Good value pastas, steaks and great service.

Tommo's at the Lodge.: Good value pastas, steaks and great service., Hastings

 mahora Says:  Tommo's has both indoor and outdoor dining, a friendly atmosphere and . It is fully licensed with a great choice of drinks. The choice of local wines is especially good. The menu is on the small side, but the food is tasty, good quality and always fresh. Staff are friendly... 

Transportation  

Bus services - check times beforehand!

Bus services - check times beforehand!, Hastings

 mahora Says:  Nimons run a very reliable service around the Hastings-Napier region. Services are somewhat limited - generally 1 an hour during the week - but they run on time, are fairly priced and are very safe. Services to Flaxmere, Havelock North, Napier, Mahora, Raureka and Camberley... 

What to Pack  

Sunblock, sunblock, sunblock!

Sunblock, sunblock, sunblock!, Hastings

 mahora Says:   Lightweight clothing that covers most of your body is good for summer to avoid sunburn. A hat and sunglasses are a must - the sun is very strong. It does get quite cold in winter so a warm coat would be an essential. Don't leave home without sunblock. The sun is very... 

Off The Beaten Path  

Gorgeous scenery and peace and quiet

Gorgeous scenery and peace and quiet, Hastings

 mahora Says:  A drive around the eastern outskirts of Hastings is wonderful. Either behind Te Mata Peak or along Mts Kahuranaki and Erin, the views are stunning and there are many great places to picnic. Photos just can't do it justice!For behind Te Mata Peak - Get onto Te Aute Rd in... 

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 The views from here are wonderful and not to be missed 

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A Great Place

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 Hastings is a great place and you will see it when you visit Napier. Its a great farming community and a big hub of the Hawkes Bay area Hastings is a little different, you keep finding sheep (fake)... 

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 I've got some interesting experiences in Hastings. I'd love to share with you the 0 tips I've written, the 3 photos uploaded, and 0 travelogues I've created. 

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