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Vineyards, Millar Road Winery, Hawke’s BayHawthorne House, Hawke’s BayHawke’s BayThe Hawke’s Bay region, where warm sunnysummers and crisp winter frosts create an arenaperfect for horticulture, is known as the ‘fruit bowl’of New Zealand and is particularly renowned forits apples and kiwi fruit. Of greater interest tomost visitors, however, are the many localwineries. On the fertile plains between Napierand Hastings lies a veritable treasure trove ofvineyards, producing wines of international quality.(Please see page 42 for more information aboutNew Zealand’s wines.)Stretching along the coast, the crescent-shapedbay and jagged promontory of Cape Kidnapperswas so named by Captain Cook who promptlyset sail after the local Maori attempted to carryoff a young Tahitian boy from his ship Endeavour.In Maori mythology Cape Kidnappers is known asthe hook with which Maui (a demi-god in locallegends) fished the North Island from the sea.28Hawthorne House,Hawke’s BayHawthorne House is a gracious Edwardian villanestled in a peaceful setting in the heart of theHawke’s Bay’s wine region. Surrounded bymature gardens and sweeping lawns, the villaoffers a charming retreat from which to explorethe art deco attractions of Napier, the stunningcoastline and the region’s wineries. Outside youcan indulge in a game of pétanque or croquet,then dine on the open air terrace beforeretreating inside to relax in front of the large logfire. The four spacious and comfortable en suitebedrooms are well appointed and each boasts aprivate veranda.Breckenridge Lodge, Hawke’s BayBreckenridge Lodge,Hawke’s BayNestled in the picturesque Omarunui Valley,Breckenridge Lodge offers ever-changing viewsacross the vineyards and surrounding orchardsbelow. The setting is perfect and the lodge andgardens have been carefully designed to allowguests to soak up the views of the rural landscapestretching as far as the Kaweka Ranges. With onlyfive guest rooms the lodge offers an intimateexperience and real personal touches. Each roomfaces out over the endless vines and your host, atalented local chef, uses his extensive knowledgeto enhance your appreciation of this beautiful areaand its world-class wines.