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Local advice, place guides and suburb guides from around Hastings.
Rural Settlements and Plains CommunitiesRaukawaRural Area Guide to Farms and Country RoadsHead west of Hastings to Raukawa, a quiet rural locality where farms and vineyards line the roads toward Maraekākaho.Coastal CommunitiesCliftonSettlement Guide to the Cape Kidnappers CoastDiscover Clifton, the quiet Cape Coast settlement where the road ends and the walk to Cape Kidnappers begins.Rural Settlements and Plains CommunitiesFernhillVillage Guide to River Plains and Rural LifeDiscover a quiet Heretaunga Plains village on State Highway 50, where the Ngaruroro River and Ōmāhu Marae shape rural life.Hastings City SuburbsHastings City CentreSuburb Guide to Art Deco Streets and Civic LifeDiscover the civic heart of Hastings, where Art Deco shopfronts, a memorial clock tower and a walkable retail strip sit side by side.FlaxmereWoolwichSuburb Guide to Northern Flaxmere LivingExplore Woolwich in Hastings, a Flaxmere suburb where residential streets meet Omahu Road and township parks and shops are close by.Coastal CommunitiesTe AwangaSuburb Guide to Cape Coast LivingDiscover a quiet Cape Coast suburb where beach reserves, cellar doors and the road to Cape Kidnappers sit side by side.FlaxmereFlaxmereSuburb Guide to Parks, Schools and Village LifeHead to Flaxmere, west of Hastings, where an award-winning park, local schools and a village centre anchor everyday life.Coastal CommunitiesHaumoanaSuburb Guide to Cape Coast Beach LifeDiscover Haumoana, a Cape Coast village where gravel beaches, riverbank paths and a quiet local rhythm sit between Hastings and the sea.Rural Settlements and Plains CommunitiesTwyfordRural Area Guide to Orchard CommunityWith its picturesque orchards and resilient community spirit, Twyford offers a glimpse into rural life that invites exploration of its unique charm and challenges.Rural Settlements and Plains CommunitiesLonglandsSuburb Guide to Rural Community, Orchards and Farmland Near the CityYou'll discover a charming rural haven in Longlands Community, where tranquility meets vibrant connections—what else awaits you in this hidden gem?Coastal CommunitiesClive, Hawke’s BayRiverside Community Near HastingsJourney to Clive, a vibrant riverside community near Hastings, where scenic beauty meets a rich culture—discover what awaits you in this hidden gem.Rural Settlements and Plains CommunitiesMangateretereRural Area Guide to Community Near the CityUncover the charm of Mangateretere, a picturesque rural community near Hastings, where agriculture meets natural beauty in ways you won't expect.