Hawkes Bay Real Estate New Zealand

By Colin James


Hawkes Bay in the North island of New Zealand is known for its long hot summers and dry pleasant climate.

Primarily renowned for its horticulture, the Hawkes Bay area is known as the 'fruit bowl ' of New Zealand. The weather in the province also offers the best conditions for growing grapes and has seen the area become a major producer of internationally acclaimed wine. Now known on the world stage as a major player in the NZ wine industry, the province produces and exports some of the best wines in the world and this sees tourists heading to the Bay to sample the range.

But there is far more to Hawkes Bay than just wine. Napier is New Zealand's Art Deco center and sees folk visiting regularly to stare at the wonderful design made famous after the reconstruction of Napier following a quake in the 1930s. Alive with smashing shopping, bistros and cafes, Napier is thought of as the center of the Hawkes Bay region. Situated right on the fringe of the sea, the Napier home market offers a good range of properties for investment, permanent and commercial use.

Less than 20 kilometres separate Napier from Hastings - the biggest settlement by population in the Bay. Hastings is also a major producer of fruit, veg and wine - attesting to the superb weather enjoyed in the Bay.Stunning beaches that stretch for miles round the coast provide a surprising background to the area. Whilst the area has not been without impact from the global economic crisis, both the tourism and agricultural sectors have continued to show signs of growth in the past number of years. This has contributed to the number of people and investors relocating to the area and thus the real estate market offers a good range of opportunities. Hastings homes for sale range all the way from first time house purchasers through to luxury high end real estate.

A substantial number of the beaches along the Mahia Promontory are great spots for fishing and diving while surfers can also find some great breaks. Actually an out of doors paradise, the Bay pulls many visitors every year due to this alone. 180km of cycling and walking trails appeal to nature lovers.

With perspectives that will take your breath away, it is not tricky to see why folk wish to live in the Bay.Protected by mountain ranges in the west, the Hawkes Bay offers an amazing way of living by the ocean. Residents in the Bay have a great standard of living with a clean natural environment, no traffic congestion and high quality housing. Pair this with a gorgeous Mediterranean style climate and you have heaven on earth.




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