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01/10/2024

Did you attend Hastings Blossom Festival? Help us make future events even better by completing our short 3 minute survey.

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29/09/2024

Misty hillsides of 🤍⛰️

A breathtaking moment of calm, captured by 📸

19/09/2024

🌸 Get your Blossom weekend started in style on Friday evening after work.

🍸Cedric’s on Blossom Eve (Municipal Lane)
⏰ 5pm – 8pm

Join us at Cedric’s on Friday, September 20th, from 5 PM for an evening of decadent cocktails and live music, featuring the mesmerising voice of Margot Pierard. Nestled down Opera Lane between Toitoi Opera House and the Municipal Building, Cedric’s will serve up its famous cocktail list alongside the Blossom Fest special, the Gin Blossom Fizz. Seating is limited, so arrive early for the ultimate springtime rendezvous!

18/09/2024

🌸 Blossom Breakfast is back thanks to support from our friends at Wattie’s NZ and Paella A Go Go. Start your Hastings Blossom Festival off with a bowl of delicious warm peach and apple crumble.

⏰ 10am
📍 Landmarks Square, Hastings

18/09/2024

🌸 Family Fun Zone - Hastings Blossom Festival this Saturday!

Make sure you head down to the CBD Mall area by the fountain to make the most of the Hastings City Family Fun Zone from 10am until 4pm!

✔️ Party Train Express
✔️ Facepainting
✔️ Balloon modelling
✔️ Giant inflatable slide
✔️ Bouncy castle
✔️ My Whippy Ice Cream
✔️ Food trucks

17/09/2024

🌸 Blossom Dining Deals are on throughout the weekend. Head in to Hastings and sample one of these deals available from Friday to Sunday.

🍸 Hastings Gin Distillers - 2024 release of Blossom Parade Limited Edition Gin
🍸 Craft And Social - Rosebud Cocktail with Haymans Peach & Rose Gin
🍺 Brave Brewing Co. - Stay Gold - Pacific Ale pint for $10
🍒 Long Island Delicatessen - Cherry Blossom Smoothie with coconut, cherry juice, cherries and cacao $12 (Fri only)
☕ OTT In The City - Bahn Mi (pork) for $15 and receive a free small coffee
🍷 495wines - Spring cocktail $20 or a glass of Rosé $10

16/09/2024

📅 The school holidays are just 2️⃣ weeks away! 🎉 If you’re looking for fun ways to keep the kids entertained in Hastings, here are some local activities to try:

🍭 Lolly picking at Birdwoods - Gallery, Café, Sweet Shop & Sculpture Garden – a sweet treat for everyone!
🔍 Explore Te Mata Park – perfect for a family hike with stunning views!
🎨 Creative fun at Hastings Art Gallery - Te Whare Toi o Heretaunga – let the kids get inspired by local art.
🚴 Bike Hawke's Bay Trails – a scenic ride for the whole family.
🛝 Have a blast at Cornwall Park – playgrounds, duck ponds, and Chinese gardens!
🏊 Splash around at the Aquatics Hastings – an indoor pool perfect for winter fun!
📖 Cozy up with new books from the Hastings District Libraries – take on a family reading challenge.

Make the most of the holidays with these adventures ✨

16/09/2024

There is so much free fun to be had at Hastings Blossom Festival on Saturday! Start planning your day with the full line-up here 👇
www.hastingsblossomfest.co.nz

13/09/2024

Free carnival rides at Hastings Blossom Festival!
Albert Square, 10am - 4pm, Sat 21 Sept.
What do you go for first?

We have got some awesome rides for all ages;
🌸The Sizzler
🌸Rockin' Tug
🌸The Dragon Wagon
🌸Flying Chairs
🌸Cups and Saucers

11/09/2024

📸 FotoFest Photography Festival Hawke's Bay '24 is just two days away! 🎉

From September 14th to 22nd, Hastings will come alive with a week of incredible photography exhibitions, workshops, and talks. Whether you're a seasoned photographer or just love great images, there’s something for everyone!

What's on:
🍇 30 street exhibitions across Hastings CBD
🌍 Sony World Photography Competition, shown in NZ for the first time
👏 Stunning work from top NZ photographers like Oscar Hetherington, Bryan Mosheim, Sue Weterings, and Craig Madsen
🎤 Exclusive floor talks on opening Saturday

For the young creatives:
🎨 Photography workshop for teens
📷 Fun competition for kids

Get ready to be inspired ➡️ www.fotofest.nz

10/09/2024

🌸 Have you spotted the beautiful blossoms blooming around Hastings? 📸 captured them perfectly!

Don’t forget! With the blossoms in full bloom, it can only mean one thing… the Hastings Blossom Festival is just around the corner! 🎉

Join us for an unforgettable day in Hastings City NEXT Saturday, where the streets will burst with vibrant colours, live music 🎶, street performers 🎭, and FREE carnival rides 🎡 And don’t miss the iconic Blossom Parade at 1pm 🌟, plus special dining deals all weekend at participating spots! 🍽️

📅 Saturday, September 21st
⏰ 10am - 4pm
📍 Hastings City Centre

We can’t wait to welcome spring with you! 🌸✨

09/09/2024

📣 Fat Freddy's Drop are coming to Tōmoana Showgrounds Hawke's Bay, Hastings!

The band are about to drop their new album, SLO MO. And to celebrate they are heading on tour with their friends Coterie, Rubi Du, TOI and Logg Cabin.

Fresh off the back of 37 shows in Europe, Freddys are match-fit and armed with a brand new setlist to light up the party in Hastings.

📅 Saturday 8th February 2025
🎫Tickets on-sale Monday, 10am
ℹ️ All the event and ticket info 👇
https://www.fatfreddysdrop.com/nztour/hastings/

04/09/2024

Less than 100 tickets available for this magical event supporting Cranford Hospice.

🌿 Holly Trail
📅 7-9 November
📍Home and Garden tour featuring some of the most spectacular homes in Hawke's Bay.

Secure your tickets here 👉 www.hollytrail.co.nz

30/08/2024

Saying goodbye to winter and welcoming the promise of spring 🌅✨

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28/08/2024

🍷 Just over two weeks to go until the Hawke's Bay Wine Auction.
🎟️ Grab your ticket to this fantastic event that brings together some of our region's most talented winemakers.
Purchase your tickets today!
https://hawkesbaywineauction.co.nz/

28/08/2024

🏆🍇 Taste Hastings was crowned the best in New Zealand 🎉

You won’t want to miss this year’s event after our big win! 🚨 We’ve just been named the top Food, Beverage, or Lifestyle event at the New Zealand Event Awards. In partnership with Hawke's Bay Wine, we’ve been bringing the flavours of our region to life, and now it’s your turn to experience it.

Save the date:
📅 Friday, 8th November
🕠 5:30pm - 8:30pm
📍 Heretaunga East block

Get ready for:
🍷 Over 30 wineries pouring their best
🍺 Craft beer that’ll keep you coming back
🚚 Mouth-watering food trucks
🎶 Live music to set the vibe

Come along and see why we’re award-winners! More details coming soon…

Read more ➡️ bit.ly/taste-hastings-awarded

27/08/2024

Fun fact 👉 Oak Avenue in Hastings is a beautiful tree-lined road, featuring magnificent oak trees planted in 1874. This scenic route is a favorite for photographers and nature lovers alike 🍂✨

📷 Jos Buurmans Photography

25/08/2024

We know it's Monday, but take a deep breath because places like Waimārama Beach are waiting for your return... 🌊✨

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23/08/2024

Did you know you can have your wedding at Toitoi - Hawke's Bay Arts & Events Centre in Hastings? 🌟

With its rich history and enchanting ambiance, it's the perfect venue for your special day. Just look at this gorgeous couple captured by Meredith Lord, embracing the magic of Toitoi 💍🥂

22/08/2024

Golden hour over the vineyards of Hastings 🍇✨

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21/08/2024

Summer might seem far away... But it’s actually only THREE MONTHS away! ☀️🏖️

Get ready for sunny adventures at Waipātiki Beach and other stunning spots in Hastings. Are you excited? We sure are! Now is the perfect time to start making plans for those long beach days.

📸 .simcox.photography

18/08/2024

Discover the Ātea a Rangi Star Compass! 🌌✨

This beautiful site in Hastings offers a unique insight into traditional Māori navigation using the stars. It's a must-visit for anyone interested in Māori culture and astronomy. Come and explore this fascinating piece of history!

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17/08/2024

Fun fact 👉 Cape Kidnappers boasts dramatic cliffs formed by geological activity over millions of years! 🌊✨

Stay at Rosewood Cape Kidnappers to experience this incredible sight firsthand.

Explore more ➡️ www.rosewoodhotels.com

16/08/2024

Even though summer fruits aren't in season, you can still get your fruit fix with delicious local smoothies! 🍓🍌🍒🍉

Enjoy the vibrant flavours at St Martha Havelock North and savour the essence of the Fruit Bowl of Aotearoa all year round🍹✨

📍4 Donnelly Street, Havelock North

Address

319 Heretaunga Street East
Hastings
4122

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 4pm
Tuesday	9am - 4pm
Wednesday	9am - 4pm
Thursday	9am - 4pm
Friday	9am - 4pm
Saturday	9am - 2pm

Telephone

+6468735526

Website

http://www.visithastings.co.nz/

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🌸 What an incredible Blossom Fest ‘24! 🌸From the vibrant parade to stunning street performances, live music, and unforgettable moments - we’ve celebrated spring in style! 🎉✨ A huge thank you to everyone who joined us in making this year’s Blossom Fest one to remember 💐Check out some of the best highlights and relive the magic. We can’t wait to see you all again next year! 🎶💃#HastingsNZ #HastingsBlossomFest

🎉 Get ready for the Blossom Boogie Comp with @neridajantti and Jett! 💃✨ Join us at 2:15pm at Blossom Alley on Heretaunga Street East as they take the stage to teach two exciting dances. Whether you’re a pro or just love to move, it’s going to be a blast! All part of Blossom Fest ‘24, Blossom Alley will be running from 10am-3pm with a full line-up of live entertainment, including Rezpect Dance Academy, Kahurangi Māori Dance Theatre, Hawke’s Bay Soul Choir, Naked Gun Band, and more! 🎶 Don’t miss out - come dance, sing, and celebrate with us! 🌸🎉 Find out more ➡️ www.hastingsblossomfest.co.nz #HastingsNZ #HastingsBlossomFest

There is so much free fun to be had at Hastings Blossom Festival on Saturday! Start planning your day with the full line-up here 👇 www.hastingsblossomfest.co.nz

🌸 Heading to Hastings for the Blossom Festival this weekend? Stay at @questhastings, just a short stroll from all the action! 🏨✨ With only 5️⃣ days left until Blossom Fest ‘24, you’ll be right in the heart of it all - just steps away from the vibrant parade, live music, street performers, and FREE carnival rides! 🎉🎡 📅 Saturday, September 21st ⏰ 10am - 4pm 📍 Hastings City Centre Book your stay and be part of the celebration! 🌸🌟 #HastingsNZ #StayAtQuest

🎨✨ Local artist spotlight: @texturesbyerica Erica’s plaster art captures the beauty of minimalism and nature. Inspired by ancient forms, each piece invites you to reconnect with the earth and find peace in simplicity. Visit us and explore her stunning creations 🌿 📍 319 Heretaunga Street East, Hastings 4122 ⏰ Mon - Fri: 9am - 5pm ⏰ Sat: 10am - 3pm ⏰ Sun: 10am - 2pm #HastingsNZ #TexturesbyErica

🎉✨ Get ready for the @enchanted_ball! Immerse yourself in this magical event that has captivated guests since 2018. 📅 Saturday, 16 November 2024 🚌 Transportation from Hastings District 📍 Secret Location As the sun sets, be transported to a secret location in Hawke’s Bay. Enjoy delectable street-style fare, premium beverages, extraordinary performers, live music, and captivating art installations. Don’t miss out—this event sells out fast! #HastingsNZ #EnchantedBall

Come to Hastings and keep enjoying organic goodness 🌿✨ Visit @cornucopia_organics to explore a wide range of options, from vegan-friendly products to organic pantry staples. They’ve got everything you need to keep up your healthy, sustainable lifestyle whilst visiting us 🧑‍🌾 #HastingsNZ #HastingsCBD

Save this post for next time when you visit the @hawkesbayfarmersmarket 🤤🧺 📆 Sundays 8.30am – 12.30pm 📍 Waikoko Gardens, Tōmoana Showgrounds 🎥 ellensfoodcorner #HastingsNZ #HawkesBayFarmersMarket

Coffee bliss at @no5.cafe_larder in Hastings! ☕✨ Watch the magic brew. 🎥 @stephpattonmarketing #HastingsNZ #No5Cafe

Look what Roady NZ got up to! 🌄🚵‍♂️ Headed up Te Mata Peak for epic 360° views of Hawke’s Bay. Explored 99 hectares of tracks, including the stunning Redwoods Forest. You can walk, run, bike, or drive up Te Mata Peak Road. A must-do in Havelock North! #HastingsNZ #TeMataPeak

Escape to the ultimate luxury retreat at @rosewoodcapekidnappers! 🌿✨ Whether you’re exploring the vast farm, indulging in gourmet dining, or simply relaxing, every moment here is pure bliss🍷🌄 🎥 @escape.video #HastingsNZ #RosewoodCapeKidnappers

Kickstart your week with a taste of what’s to come... Imagine this as your weekend plans: Flying into our beautiful district and heading straight to a winery 🍇✈️ 🎥 @hawkesbaymarathon #HastingsNZ #WineryVisit

Stay a little while and watch the sunrise over Te Mata Peak 🌄✨ 📷 @this.is.melissajade #HastingsNZ #TeMataPeak

Looking for an epic weekend adventure? ☀️ @lovehavelocknorthnz is packed with delights, and here’s why it should be your next destination: 🍽️ Delicious eateries & breweries 🏞️ Incredible views 🛏️ Beautiful boutique accommodations 🛍️ Unique boutique shopping 🎨 Inspiring art exhibitions 🎥 @roadynz #HastingsNZ #HavelockNorth

🔁 @escape.video 🏡✨ Who needs a getaway to the stunning @te_mata_house in @lovehavelocknorthnz? Tag the biggest Bridgerton fan you know and start planning your escape! 🌳🍇 #HastingsNZ #TeMataHouseNZ

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Hastings District Council operate the Hastings and Havelock North i-SITEs and www.visithastings.co.nz with the objective of stimulating economic activity within the Hawke’s Bay region. The Centres and website exist to provide quality information service for all visitors and are important distribution outlets for the region’s visitor industry operators, suppliers, organisations and businesses.

The Hastings i-SITE also stocks a wide range of Kiwiana, souvenirs & gifts.