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Festival weekend planner

Hawke's Bay F.A.W.C! Food & Wine Classic — a 3-day weekend in Hawke's Bay

5–14 June. Hastings, New Zealand.

The weekend, day by day

  1. Day 1

    Arrive in Hastings

    Land at Hawke's Bay Airport (NPE), settle in and walk the old town in the afternoon. Light dinner near your accommodation — save your appetite for the festival day.

  2. Day 2

    Hawke's Bay F.A.W.C! Food & Wine Classic

    Festival day — arrive early to avoid the lunchtime crowd. Pace yourself across the tastings and break for a long lunch mid-afternoon.

  3. Day 3

    Wine country day in Hawke's Bay

    Use the third day for a single winery visit (booked ahead) and a long lunch before heading home.

Where to stay

  • Hotels in Hastings

    Live availability around the festival dates. Festival hotels book out 6+ months ahead, so check early.

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Practical

Nearest airport
Hawke's Bay Airport (NPE)
Festival site
Visit official site

Insider tip

The winter F.A.W.C. is less crowded and often more innovative than the summer edition. Te Mata Estate, Craggy Range, and Trinity Hill host some of the most sought-after events. Book individual events separately — there is no single festival pass.

Want a longer trip than the festival weekend?

The milestone-trip planner builds a 3–10 day Hawke's Bay itinerary with accommodation, tours, and pacing options.

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