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Local Connections: Delicious Hawkes Bay
Easy Activity
Includes snack
Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.
WHAT YOU VISIT
Arataki Honey Centre
Famous for its fun and interactive Visitor Centre, Arataki Honey is a beekeeping company that processes sweet New Zealand honey and is the largest of its kind in the southern hemisphere. During your visit, you can sample some of the 10 delicious varieties of Arataki honey and a taste of Rush Munro's, Hawke's Bay's famous 100% natural ice cream.
Silky Oak Chocolate Company
This family-owned business is known for producing quality handmade chocolates. Watch these confections being made, browse the gift shop, visit the café or take a walk through the Chocolate Museum, which features a 2,000-year-old Mayan chocolate pot.
PHOTO OPPORTUNITIES
Behold the awe-inspiring landscape as you travel through the Tukituki River Valley.
SHOPPING
At the Silky Oak Chocolate Company, quality handmade sweet and savory chocolates using only the finest of ingredients are sold in the gift shop and café.
WHAT YOU SEE ALONG THE WAY:
Rising over 1,300 feet (399 meters) above sea level, Te Mata dominates the fertile plains and provides 360-degree vistas across to Mahia, the ski slopes of Mt. Ruapehu and out towards the Ruahine Ranges. You'll continue your drive to Hastings, a town of parks and gardens on the Heretaunga Plains.
Points of interest
Art Deco City Tour
Schedule
Special Notes
Guests must be able to climb a few steps to board the transportation. Wear clothing suitable to the day's conditions. Bring a hat, jacket and adequate sun protection. Bring cash or credit cards for additional purchases. Photography is not permitted inside the Chocolate Museum at Silky Oaks. Tour order may vary.
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Easy Activity
Includes snack
Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.
WHAT YOU VISIT
Arataki Honey Centre
Famous for its fun and interactive Visitor Centre, Arataki Honey is a beekeeping company that processes sweet New Zealand honey and is the largest of its kind in the southern hemisphere. During your visit, you can sample some of the 10 delicious varieties of Arataki honey and a taste of Rush Munro's, Hawke's Bay's famous 100% natural ice cream.
Silky Oak Chocolate Company
This family-owned business is known for producing quality handmade chocolates. Watch these confections being made, browse the gift shop, visit the café or take a walk through the Chocolate Museum, which features a 2,000-year-old Mayan chocolate pot.
PHOTO OPPORTUNITIES
Behold the awe-inspiring landscape as you travel through the Tukituki River Valley.
SHOPPING
At the Silky Oak Chocolate Company, quality handmade sweet and savory chocolates using only the finest of ingredients are sold in the gift shop and café.
WHAT YOU SEE ALONG THE WAY:
Rising over 1,300 feet (399 meters) above sea level, Te Mata dominates the fertile plains and provides 360-degree vistas across to Mahia, the ski slopes of Mt. Ruapehu and out towards the Ruahine Ranges. You'll continue your drive to Hastings, a town of parks and gardens on the Heretaunga Plains.
Points of interest
Art Deco City Tour
Schedule
Special Notes
Guests must be able to climb a few steps to board the transportation. Wear clothing suitable to the day's conditions. Bring a hat, jacket and adequate sun protection. Bring cash or credit cards for additional purchases. Photography is not permitted inside the Chocolate Museum at Silky Oaks. Tour order may vary.