Hawke’s Bay

  • Best Wineries on the North Island of New Zealand, Popular U.S. wine blogger Alicia Tenise at Craggy Range Winery in New Zealand

New Zealand's oldest wine region and the second largest. If you go wine tasting anywhere on the North Island, this would be my top pick. Make Napier your home base.

Best time to visit

Visited during harvest in March.

From my trips to Hawke’s Bay

Last updated September 30, 2026

Alicia Tenise
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