House Sitting Hawke's Bay

Popular for its delectable wines, Hawke’s Bay is one of the most cherished tourist destinations within New Zealand. The wines from this area are red, full bodied, and completely aged. When you are moving through the Hawke’s Bay countryside, you are sure to find a variety of vineyards to visit. With it’s dry and temperate climate, the area is perfect for grape growing. Be prepared to see undulating farmlands and fruit orchards on hill slopes which are a trademark attraction of Hawke’s Bay.

Attractions of Hawke’s Bay

Hawke’s Bay is home to the bird sanctuary, Cape Kidnappers, which is one of the few places in the world where you can see the gannet bird. There’s also the chance to hike through the various small towns and villages of Hawke’s Bay, some of which don’t even have a population of more than 200 people. Some of the places you should checkout are Clive, Elsthorpe, Puketapy, Dannevirke and Tikokino. There are the lakes Tutira and Waikaremoana which are also well worth a visit. Even the place with the longest name in the world, Taumatawhakatangihangakoauauotamateaturip-ukakapikimaungahoro-nukupokaiwhenuakitanatahu, is located here. People call this place Tamatea for short or simply the Hilltop. This is a place you must definitely checkout for its amazing signboard if for nothing else!

Also, if you like bushwalking and seeing local wildlife the Te Urewera National Park is quite near.

House Sitting in Hawke’s Bay

House sitting is a win-win situation for both house sitter and homeowner. The homeowner has someone to care for their home and pets while the house sitter has free accommodation. House sitting in Hawke’s Bay is an inexpensive way to come and explore this area.  Visit Kiwi House Sitters for more detailed information about house sitting here.