Best regional parks Hawke's Bay/Gisborne in New Zealand

"Also known as Titirangi this is the place to be for awesome views of Gisborne city right across the bay to Mahia Peninsula. The place is significant to local Maori and the ancestral site of Ngati Oneone. It’s great for biking, walking, bush walks and reflection, with a historic monument to the great European explorer Captain Cook, being the first place he came ashore . It even has a fitness trail and is so close to town."

"With a few years of tree planting this beautiful spot and lake is a picturesque camp-site and day park for travellers. Every year one-year-old trout are released into the waters and it yields good fishing. It’s not always safe for swimming as inviting as it may be on a hot day, but the walks are beautiful and the views from the top of the hill and out to the coast worthwhile."

"If you are travelling with your dog Pakowhai is the perfect place for you both. Wagging dog tails are warmly welcomed here at this country park, accessible to both cities of Hastings and Napier. They even put the poochie pooper bags out."

"Known as the ‘Cycling Capital of New Zealand’ the network of cycling and walking trails takes you across the Heretaunga Plains and beyond. Getting on your bike is the fastest and most popular way to see Hawke’s Bay. The trails connect the twin cities, coast and country taking in historic landmarks, wineries and the best of the bay’s eateries,"