Activities in Esk Valley and Hawkes Bay

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Things to do at Esk Valley Lodge and Environs

Esk Valley Lodge is situated in 18 acres, 2 acres of beautiful gardens and the remainder in vineyard.

At the lodge itself guests can :

* Wander the quiet gardens, pick flowers or fruit for the table
* Play Petanque or croquet (if available) on the lawns
* Use the retro style bikes to explore nearby surroundings.
* Read a book or watch a DVD movie from the library.
* Relax by the log fire in winter.
* Explore the Vineyard and learn about winegrowing.

Activities in the Valley and Environs

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Vineyard walks.
There are three wineries within 5 km. You can use the retro style bicycles to explore.

Fly fishing in the Esk River or surfcasting from Whirinaki Beach.

The Esk River is open from October to April and has Brown and Rainbow trout. See Jes or Eileen to borrow a rod. For a truly mountain river experience there is the Mohaka river 30 mins up the road towards Taupo.

Trellinoe Park Gardens.

This is a renowned woodland garden 20 minutes up the valley towards Taupo.

River Valley Café

5 Minutes up the Taupo road. Call in here for a coffee or meal.

Lavender Farm (in season)

2 Minutes up the Taupo road. Buy lavender products and sample a coffee and biscotti in the café.

Activities in Hawkes Bay.

Napier is renowned as one of the premier cities for Art Deco style of architecture that was prominent at the time of the city’s rebuilding after the earthquake of 1931. The Information Centre offers a number of guided walks and maps

	The local cafes and wineries offer an opportunity to sample the best of local wines and ingredients.

Golfers are particularly well catered for in Hawkes Bay with a wide range of courses including the spectacular Cape Kidnappers golf course.

	There are a number of outstanding local antique shops.

The fishing in Hawkes Bay is world renowned with 3 significant fly fishing rivers and spectacular ocean fishing.
	Hawkes Bay is renowned for its wine and agricultural produce. No visit would be complete without a visit to some of the wineries. The visitor centre will have details. On Saturdays and Sundays “Farmers Markets” in Napier and Hastings showcase the finest of Hawkes Bay produce.

	The Gannet colony at Cape Kidnappers is one of the few mainland colonies in the world. A number of operators have tours there..