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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.  
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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. The Mahia Peninsula is now becoming famous as the launch site of Rocket Lab's high tech LEO satellite carriers. [http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/industries/89485265/rocket-labs-first-rocket-arrives-at-mahia-peninsula-launch-site]
Hawke's Bay contains the towns of [[Napier]] and '''Hastings''', as well as the small town of [[Wairoa]] on its northern edge.
Hawke's Bay contains the towns of [[Napier]] and '''Hastings''', as well as the small town of [[Wairoa]] on its northern edge.
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Revision as of 06:03, 18 February 2017

WorldSouth PacificNew ZealandHawkes Bay

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

Hawkes Bay
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Map of Hawke's Bay

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. The Mahia Peninsula is now becoming famous as the launch site of Rocket Lab's high tech LEO satellite carriers. [1]

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

Charts

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

Weather

See New Zealand

Hawke's Bay is in the Portland weather region.

Currents & Tides

Give information on tides & currents.

Passages

List popular passages/routes, timing, etc.

Communication

See New Zealand

Also see World Cruiser's Nets.


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.

Berthing

Things to do Ashore

See individual ports, pnchorages, and islands.

Friends

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

Forums

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

Links

References & Publications

See New Zealand.


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