Start your day with an early morning Balloon ride for sweeping sunrise views of the region before feasting on a delicious morning picnic once you land www.hotair.co.nz

Head to the tip of Cape Kidnappers to see up close the largest, most accessibke mainland gannet colony in the world, taking in spectacular cliff top views along the journey www.gannetsafaris.co.nz

Take to the skies with Skyline Aviation for a scenic helicopter flight over the region, a fly fishing expedition or a romantic picnic. Charter a helicopter to go golfing or visit wineries www.skylineaviation.co.nz

Treat yourself to a Thalgo beauty treatment or massage at Mangapapa Petit Hotel's SPA www.mangapapa.co.nz   

Step back in time on a guided vintage car tour of Art Deco Napier. Learn about the 1931 earthquake and subsequent stunning art deco architecture www.artdeconapier.com

Go to cooking school at Breckenridge Lodge with renowened chef Malcolm Redmond. Prepare a 3 course meal using fresh, local ingredients, then enjoy it matched with wine www.breckenridgelodge.co.nz

Play a round of golf at world renowned Cape Kidnappers International Golf Course, on a course situated atop dramatic cliff tops www.capekidnappers.com

Tantalise your taste buds exploring farm-gate and artisan food producers along the Hawke's Bay Food Trail. Collect a copy of the Food Trail map from any i-SITE visitor centre or visit www.savourhawkesbay.co.nz

Zoom over Cape Kidnappers through river gulleys and working farmland on a 4 wheel motorbike with Adventures Inc. www.adventuresinc.co.nz

Drive South today along State Highway 2 through the Tararua District following the Classic New Zealand Wine Trail signs into the Wairarapa region.

Experience the luxury and elegance of touring the vineyards in Martinborough in a traditional Horse and Carriage
www.horseandcarriage.co.nz

A brief drive to the compact capital city known for its vibrant arts and cultural scene and
rich heritage.

Walk around downtown and harbour-side, visit galleries and shopping in Lambton Quay and the national museum of Te Papa Tongarewa on the harbour waterfront. Follow the Writers Walk around the waterfront with the best ice-cream ever from Kaffe Eis.

Because the best way to discover a new place is through its food, set out on a Zest Walking Gourmet tour
www.zestfoodtours.co.nz

Meet designers and explore Wellington’s best luxury products on a Wild About Wellington City of Style tour.
www.wildaboutwellington.co.nz

Enjoy a pre theatre dinner followed by live theatre, or performances of the national orchestra or ballet. Wellington has live shows almost every evening of the year.

For four out of the last five years, Wellington has been home to New Zealand's Restaurant of the Year 'Logan Brown'.