TRANSPORT OPTIONS
The organising committee recommends, when possible, to use public transport as it is one of the best, most cost-effective solutions available to address today's climate challenges.
BUS
Intercity have been transporting Kiwis and international visitors around New Zealand for more than 30 years. They operate New Zealand’s largest passenger transport network, connecting more than 600 destinations nationwide, with over 130 services every day.
Bus information
PLANE
Hawke's Bay Airport, commonly referred to as Napier Airport, is Hawke's Bay's main commercial airport, serving domestic flights to the main centres of Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch, and smaller centres such as Gisborne. The airport is located in the north of Napier and 20.7 km from Hastings
Air New Zealand Information
CAR
Driving to Hawke's Bay is a breeze from anywhere - and the scenery is not too shabby either!
* A short hop (about 90 mins) from Taupo on the Thermal Explorer Highway (SH5).
* Take the Pacific Coast Highway from Gisborne (SH2) into Northern Hawke's Bay and Wairoa.
* From Wellington, head up the Classic New Zealand Wine Trail (SH2) through the Wairarapa - you'll be in Central Hawke's Bay in just over 3hrs.
Getting Around Napier
Getting to and around Hawke's Bay is easy with some great public transport options
goBay Regional Bus Service: goBay bus services in and around Hastings, Flaxmere, Havelock North, Taradale and Napier are managed by Hawke's Bay Regional Council and operated by GoBus. More information...
Cycling: There are 4 local companies offering bike and e-bike hire from casual day hires up to 4 day holiday tours. More information...