Hawkes Bay

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Hawkes Bay Cruising Guide

An online cruising guide for yachts sailing around Hawke's Bay, New Zealand.

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Map of Hawke's Bay click for larger view

Hawke's Bay is a region of New Zealand, located on the east coast of the country's North Island, extending 100km from the Mahia Peninsula to Cape Kidnappers. Hawke's Bay is recognised on the world stage for its award-winning wines.

Cruising the region

Hawke's Bay contains the towns of Napier and Hastings, as well as the small town of Wairoa on its northern edge.

Navigation Charts

Land Information NZ
NZ56 -- Table Cape to Blackhead Point
NZ561 -- Approaches to Napier

Weather and Winds

See New Zealand

Hawke's Bay is in the Portland weather region.

Currents & Tides

Approaches and Navigation

Hawke's Bay is open to the sea to the east. No significant navigation hazards exist.

There are two separate entrances to Napier, one into the main river and one to the Breakwater Harbour, both are well marked.

Regional Radio Nets

See New Zealand

Also see World Cruiser's Nets.

Health & Security

See New Zealand

Ports, Anchorages, and Islands

Waikokopu Harbour

Routes/Passages To/From

List popular passages/routes, timing, etc.

Cruiser's Friends

Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.

Forum Discussions

List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)

External Links

References & Publications

See New Zealand.


Personal Notes

Personal experiences?


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