Enjoy the best of the Hawkes Bay’s world renowned fresh food and wine during your stay.
Pre-purchase your wine and food self-catering BBQ packs to enjoy at Kiwiesque on your arrival.
See the best of Hawkes Bay Wine Country in Bayden’s Kiwiesque Mustang convertible wine tour or by van for groups.
Try the twilight food and wine Odyssey, a progressive dinner at three top Hawkes Bay wineries.
Staying at Kiwiesque is a chance to experience life amongst the vines. Our two hectare vineyard surrounds the lodge and villa, and includes Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, Albariño and Pinot Gris varieties. There’s something pretty special about enjoying a delicious bottle right where it was grown, and we’re always happy to tell you more about the process. Our ‘Farting Kiwi’ Cab Sav and ‘Mad Cow’ Cab Merlots are aged ‘big’ red wines from the great 2007 vintage. Contrasting them are our 2010 ‘Dog Botherer’ Pinot Noir and ‘Farking Kiwi’ Syrah. We harvest our white wines annually, with a barrel of each produced by the winemaker and students completing the Charles Sturt Wine Science degree at EIT Hawke's Bay. Our ‘Flying Sheep’ Pinot Gris was first produced in 2016 as an Alsace full bodied style, while the 2017 is a Pinot Grigio style wine. We are one of the foundation growers of Albariño wine in NZ. This Spanish White is native to Galicia in Spain and matches beautifully with our great seafood. The 2016 Albariño is a full sweeter style, while the 2017 features the more traditional zingy start and long fruity finish
We love sheep here at Kiwiesque! You’ll see the flock doing their bit here in the vineyard and around the grounds. They are our lawn mowers, and are used in the vineyard where they eat the vine leaves that surround the grape bunches, allowing the sunlight to ripen the grapes, leading to top quality wine. For the last 20 years Bayden has been involved in the development of the ‘Primera’ sheep, which is a blend of the traditional British breeds and renowned for eating quality. For the past 15 years, Bayden has worked with farmers in the UK and Australia to establish this breed and supply high-end lamb markets that demand the highest quality. Guests have the opportunity to dine on our own meat, with our self-catering BBQ packs featuring our own Kiwiesque bred ‘Primera’ lamb and fresh local seafood sourced from the cool waters of Hawke's Bay.
Kiwiesque Wine Tours Join host Bayden on a scenic tour of the stunning Hawkes Bay Wine Country. With over 70 wineries to choose from Bayden will plan the wine tour according to your individual tastes. The basic tour takes 5 hours but can be extended to fit in more wineries or a winery lunch. Options are for: - Couples or 3 people take the tour in the Kiwiesque GT Mustang Convertible. - Groups of 4 to 10 people take the tour by Van. For an evening treat enjoy a progressive dinner at 3 top NZ winery restaurants, picked up and dropped back at Kiwiesque
Chef Jeremy Rameka creates small plates with exquisite tastes to match their great wine library. Quiet atmosphere, watch the chefs in action, for the real foodies.
Open Tues – Sat from 6pm
Enjoy a relaxed rustic lunch in the vineyard setting. Great people, food and wine.
Summer from 15 October - Open 7 days from 10AM
Winter from 1 May - Open Thursday – Monday from 10AM
High-end restaurant and winery. Outstanding food, wine, scenery and architecture.
Summer Nov - Mar: Lunch & Dinner 7 days
Winter Apr – Oct: Lunch & Dinner Wed-Sun
Great coffee, Justine’s favourite in the Art Deco city centre.
Brekky & Lunch Monday to Saturday
Bayden’s favourite café & bar.
Open for breakfast and lunch 7 days. Dinners Friday & Saturday
Fresh, fun & foraged flavours in the heart of Napier’s Dining District.
Lunch & Dinner Wednesday to Sunday
With an emphasis on Hawke’s Bay sourced artisan products, the menu reflects Church Road’s winemaking philosophy by combining traditional influences with innovative flair.
Lunch 7 days from 11:30am – 2:30pm
Stylish, with a warm and inviting atmosphere. Excellent food and wines, with stunning views over the Pacific Ocean and vineyard.
Summer Nov to Mar - Lunch & Dinner 7 days
Winter Apr to Oct - Lunch 7 days, Dinner Thu - Sat
Harnessing the flavours of fresh local produce, the dishes are designed for sharing and can be enjoyed with the Te Awa Collection wines.
OPEN 7 days from 11am - 3pm
Classic venue with great outdoor dining during summer
Open 7 days for lunch and dinner
A little piece of Europe in the midst of Napier, offering honest wholesome food made with the freshest of local ingredients.
Open 7 days from 5:30pm
Specialist coffee shop among the best in the Hawke's Bay. Great service too.
Open 7 days from 7AM - 3PM
Great Coffee and food just 2.5km from Kiwiesque towards Taupo
Open 7 days from 8.30AM - 3.30PM and Friday evening
Stunning casual setting on the grass or seated overlooking the vines and the ocean enjoying great wines platters and pizza
7 days Jan to April from 11AM - 5PM
Excellent wine tasting and oustanding setting outside under the vines for lunch, great food
Open 7 days Oct to Apr 10AM - 5PM and Thu - Sat for dinner
Same as summer but closed Monday and Tuesday
Great boutique brewery 1km from Kiwiesque towards Taupo to taste and fill your flagons Summer beer, wine and food events 24th November at Zeelandt Brewery (4 pm – 8.30pm) with Vagabond Jacks 7th December at Zeelandt Brewery (4 pm – 8.30pm) with Gourmet Direct and The Smoking Meat House 21st December at Zeelandt Brewery (4 pm – 8.30pm) with Southern Meat Kitchen
Most Thursday to Saturdays 12 - 4PM or arrange with Bayden for a visit
Winery restaurant 2 minutes walk from Kiwiesque
Open Wednesday - Sunday from 11am and Thursday - Saturday for dinner
Selection of Worldwide wines matched with great platters and tapas
Open 7 days afternoon and evening
Closed Monday and Tuesday
Elements of the classic, red corrugated iron shed meet luxury living to create unique and stunning results at this luxury self-contained accommodation in the Hawke’s Bay. With plenty of room to relax, walk the vines, swim and soak in the countryside ambience, Kiwiesque is a perfect accommodation for a Napier get-away.
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Celebrate in style at Kiwiesque. The multiple expansive indoor and outdoor living areas offer the perfect venue for your next big occasion. The Kiwiesque property is often used by guests accommodating the Kiwiesque Luxury Lodge for weddings, family reunions, business retreats, birthdays, and other social functions.
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