Discover Tuki Tuki

In the wider region around Tuki Tuki, the river landscape, cycling trails and the backdrop of the Tuki Tuki Valley offer different ways to plan a trip. The wider Hastings District destination adds further trails, gardens and cultural highlights to the picture.

River landscapes and cycling

The Tukituki River is 117 kilometres long. It flows east at first and then northeast, passing through Waipukurau before emptying into Hawke Bay near the city of Hastings. This geographical route is part of the wider region around Tuki Tuki and gives the river landscape a clear regional context.

The Tukituki Loop is a cycling route about 30 kilometres long in the Hastings District. It leads into the valley below Te Mata Peak. After Black Bridge, the return ride follows the river stopbanks along the Tukituki River back to River Road. If you plan to ride the route, check the current trail status and maps on the official trails website before setting out.

The Hawke’s Bay Trails: Landscapes Ride offers another cycling perspective. This wide, easy-to-ride trail provides views of the Pacific Ocean, the Tukituki River and the vineyards of Hawke’s Bay. Here too, it is advisable to check the current status and maps on the official Hawke’s Bay Trails website before setting out.

The Tukituki River and its tributaries offer a range of fishing experiences for wild rainbow and brown trout across the wider river system. Alongside cycling routes, activities on the water are another regional highlight.

Wine tasting and accommodation in the Tuki Tuki Valley

Along the Tukituki Loop, Askerne Winery can be reached directly from the cycle trail for a wine tasting and a meal. If you plan to stop for a tasting, it is best to confirm current availability with the winery. This lets you include a possible stop in your day’s plans without assuming it is guaranteed.

Tuki Tuki Cottages are set on a 25-acre property in the heart of the Tuki Tuki Valley. They are close to the Tukituki River and surrounded by orchards and vines. If you are considering this specific accommodation option, check current availability before booking.

The Hastings District as a wider setting

In the wider Hastings District destination, the Hastings Heritage Trails pass cultural, historical and scenic highlights. Visitor information from Hastings District Council dated 4 May 2026 says the trails are open year-round, free to access and do not require a booking. They offer a different way to experience the regional landscape and history than a cycling route.

The broader perspective is useful for cycling trails too: the Tukituki Loop, at about 30 kilometres long, is a single route. The Hawke’s Bay Trails are among New Zealand’s 23 Great Rides and offer a total of 200 kilometres of easy-to-ride trails through the Hastings District and Napier. These figures describe different scales: one specific route and a more extensive trail network.

The Hastings District offers further contrasts through its gardens and landscapes. Visitors can drive along Te Mata Peak Road to the summit of Te Mata Peak. Frimley Park is a reserve designed in the style of an English landscape park, with more than 5,500 roses in formal gardens. The playground there includes, among other things, a wheelchair-accessible carousel, swings, slides and a climbing rope structure.

More destinations

Discover more destinations: Waiwhare, Hastings, Clifton, Te Awanga, Poukawa, Karamu, Maraekakaho, Kahuranaki.

For the wider travel overview: Hastings District.