Hawke’s Bay Landscape Photographs

Scenic and intimate photographs of iconic and lesser known locations in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand

Blessed with fertile soils and a warm temperate climate, Hawke's Bay is known for its sun, wine and food. It is also home to beautiful scenery and nature, and provides plenty of opportunities for landscape photographers.

I have called Hawke's Bay home for over 15 years and below are some of my favourite locations and photos.

Te Mata Peak: The Grand Panoramic View

Living 10 minutes away from the top of Te Mata Peak, I come here often. The main, structural elements of the view from the peak are always the same. However, the time of day, the season and atmospheric conditions always make it a unique experience. It’s an ever-changing constant.

Light up the Peak - Te Mata Peak, Hawke's Bay (2021)

Peak Moments - Te Mata Peak, Hawke's Bay (2021)

Morning fog climbing up the Peak - Te Mata Peak, Hawke's Bay (2018)

Te Mata Peak Sunburst Panorama - Hawke's Bay (2020)

Tukituki Valley Fog Panorama - Hawke's Bay (2021)

Brief Moment of Light - Te Mata Peak, Hawke's Bay (2020)

Ever-changing Constant - Te Mata Peak, Hawke's Bay (2022)

The Morning Fog - Te Mata Peak, Hawke's Bay (2022)

Go with the Flow - Te Mata Peak, Hawke's Bay (2021)

Te Mata Peak: The Other Side

There’s more to Te Mata Peak then the grand view towards the bay. Looking in the opposite direction or walking around Te Mata Park provides quite a few photo opportunities as well.

Light Dance - Te Mata Peak, Hawke's Bay (2024)

Peak Hour - Te Mata Peak, Hawke's Bay (2020)

Golden Light at Te Mata Park - Te Mata Peak, Hawke's Bay (2022)

Goat Track Sunset - Te Mata Peak, Hawke's Bay (2023)

Mount Erin Summer Panorama - Te Mata Peak, Hawke's Bay (2021)

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Trees in Hawke’s Bay

Foggy Trees

Foggy mornings are one of the best times to be on top of Te Mata Peak. Often, the early morning fog obscures the land underneath and behind the trees, stripping the landscape back to a minimalist scene.

Trees, Birds and Fog - Hawke's Bay (2021)

Tree Reflections

There’s something magic about calm mornings at lakes. They are ideal times to explore the symmetry created by the reflections of trees in the water.

Autumn colour at Lake Tutira - Hawke's Bay (2022)

A pair of Twins - Lake Tutira, Hawke's Bay (2022)

Golden Tree Reflection - Pekapeka Wetlands, Hawke's Bay (2020)

Recurring Trees

There’s a particular row of trees, located near Pukehou, that has been the subject of my photography for as long as I have lived in Hawke’s Bay.

Trees and Green Hills - Pukehou, Hawke's Bay (2015)

Serene Resilience - Pukehou, Hawke's Bay (2023)

Group of Trees - Pukehou, Hawke's Bay (2016)

Tree-lined Avenues

One of the reasons I always look forward to autumn are the colourful trees along the roads, parks and driveways around Havelock North and Hastings.

Late Autumn Driveway - Havelock North, Hawke's Bay (2023)

Vanishing Path - Havelock North, Hawke's Bay (2021)

Ethereal Road - Waimarama Road, Hawke's Bay (2023)

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Hawke’s Bay Beaches and Coastlines

Hawke’s Bay has some beautiful beaches. Loved by locals, but not well known by visitors. Beaches include Waimarama Beach, Ocean Beach, Kairakau Beach, Waipatiki Beach, and the list goes on.

Beach Morning Glory - Ocean Beach, Hawke's Bay (2023)

Bare Island / Motu-O-Kura - Waimarama Beach, Hawke's Bay (2024)

Sunrise at Kairakau Beach - Hawke's Bay (2022)

Stream towards the beams - Kairakau Beach, Hawke's Bay (2022)

Waipatiki Stream - Waipatiki Beach, Hawke's Bay (2022)

Waterfalls

Kareaara Stream Cascade - Tangoio Falls Reserve, Hawke's Bay (2020)

Shine Falls - Boundary Stream Reserve, Hawke's Bay (2021)

But wait there are more great Hawke's Bay spots

Gone Fishing (Panorama) - Lake Tutira, Hawke's Bay (2021)

Hills above the early morning mist - Hawke's Bay (2015)

Autumn at Christ Church - Pukehou, Hawke's Bay (2019)

Pekapeka Boardwalk Sunrise - Hastings, Hawke's Bay (2020)

Watching the sky burn - Haumoana, Hawke's Bay (2020)

Pastel Foggy Land to Seascape - Hawke's Bay (2021)

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More Hawke’s Bay Photo Galleries

Te Mata Peak

This iconic and popular place provides some awesome photo opportunities.

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Pekapeka Wetlands

Pekapeka Wetlands is a wetland reserve located just outside of Hastings.

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Lake Tutira

Beautiful lake scenery with colourful autumn displays.

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Hawke's Bay Beaches

Beautiful seascapes while cooling down from the Hawke’s Bay sun.

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Other Spots

Hills, trees, waterfalls, buildings, and the list goes on…

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