New Zealand’s food and wine capital and so much more. On your doorstep.
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“Hawke’s Bay has everything — and most of it is closer than you think.”
Lawn Road Retreat sits in the heart of the Bay — 20 minutes from Napier Airport, 8 minutes from central Hastings and Havelock North, 15 minutes from Napier, and 10 minutes from the Te Awanga coast. Within easy reach of the region’s best wineries, cycling trails, and coastline.
It’s the kind of location where you can do as much or as little as you like. Some guests barely leave the property. Most find they wish they stayed for longer…
20 MIN · NAPIER AIRPORT
8 MIN · HASTINGS
8 MIN · HAVELOCK NORTH
15 MIN · NAPIER
22 MIN · CAPE KIDNAPPERS
25 MIN · OCEAN BEACH
WINE COUNTRY
New Zealand’s oldest wine region. Some of its very best.
Hawke’s Bay is home to more than 70 wineries, concentrated across two incredible growing areas — the alluvial Gimblett Gravels for big reds, and the cooler Bridge Pa Triangle for aromatics and Chardonnay
Some of the best estates are on your doorstep — Craggy Range, Black Barn and Askerne Estate just 5 minutes away, Clearview Estate and Elephant Hill 8 minutes. Spend a morning doing a self-guided loop and you’ll barely scratch the surface.
5 MIN · craggy range
5 MIN · black barn
8 MIN · clearview estate
8 MIN · elephant hill
HAWKE’S BAY CYCLE TRAIL
One of New Zealand’s great rides. It starts at our gate.
The Hawke’s Bay Cycle Trail is one of the country’s Nga Haerenga Great Rides — a network of routes through vineyards, orchards, and river country that you can ride in sections or string together over several days.
The trail runs practically past the front gate, meaning you can head out from the property and be in the middle of the countryside within minutes. No driving to a trailhead. No car shuffles.
LOCAL RECOMMENDATION
Napier Bike Hire delivers quality bikes directly to the property — road, hybrid, and e-bikes available. They’ll sort out everything you need for a brilliant day on the trail.
MORE TO EXPLORE NEARBY
Sunday Farmers’ Market
Hastings — year-round, 5 minutes away
Village Growers Market
Havelock North — Saturday mornings, summer only
Golf — 5 courses nearby
Cape Kidnappers · Hastings · Hawke’s Bay · Maraenui · Napier
Ocean Beach & Waimarama
Swimming & surf beaches
Splash Planet
Family water park, Hastings
Arataki Honey
Iconic honey visitor centre, minutes away
Te Mata Peak
Iconic lookout over the whole Bay 10 minutes away
Black Barn Amphitheatre
Summer concerts & events
★★★★★ EXCELLENT · 55+ GOOGLE REVIEWS
★★★★★
“We have had the most outstanding stay with friends from overseas and NZ. It was perfect for our group with space for everyone to enjoy time together and apart! We were lucky to also have a catered long lunch on the lawn with the most perfect day. Everyone has not stopped raving about it! Would love to come back.”
GRETCHEN WILLIAMSON · Google Review
★★★★★
“Our return visit to Lawn Road was just as good as the first. Our grandchildren were so looking forward to going again and they weren’t disappointed. There was even more play equipment than their first visit. They loved the hot tub, pool table, outside table tennis, badminton — and as they were not hanging around the adults telling us they were bored, we all had a great time. The kids are already counting down to who might have the next significant birthday so we can do it all again.”
KIRSTY HYDE · Google Review
★★★★★
“Lawn Road Retreat was exceptional — the facilities, the view and the ambience of the place. We were there to celebrate a friend’s big birthday as her guests (yes, a very generous friend) with the venue being a surprise, and it delivered in every way possible. From the outdoor fire, to the spa, to the fresh eggs every morning. We celebrated, laughed and recovered from the hectic pace of life. Would love to return.”
NATASHA HAWKER · Google Review
★★★★★
“Absolutely amazing place! Nothing has been spared and they have thought of everything possible. Each bedroom having its own ensuite was such a luxury! Outdoor area with fire was beautiful and well used by us all. Such a treasure and we will certainly be back!!! Loved loved loved our stay.”
BROOKE BOWMAN · Google Review
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