Beautiful Bay In May

Head out and connect with nature

Following the inaugural event last year, we’re excited to join Biodiversity Hawke’s Bay again for Beautiful Bay in May 2023! And there are even more incredible prizes up for grabs thanks to generous local businesses.

We have another 31 awesome activities to inspire you, your whānau and friends to get out in nature this autumn. Explore the nature all around us, from the birds in our backyards, amazing flora and fauna, to beaches and the clouds in the sky! Hawke’s Bay has had such a difficult few months and spending some restorative time in nature can help with our mental and physical wellbeing.

So tick one activity off a day or do as many as you can at once - it’s entirely up to you. It’s about getting out, connecting with nature and having fun!

You don’t have to stop there either. There are so many ways you can be in and connect with nature. See what else you can find or do, add them to your list and share your ideas with others.

Download the Beautiful Bay in May Activity Sheet from our website, tick one activity off a day or do as many as you can at once - it’s entirely up to you. It’s about getting out, connecting with nature and having fun!

Share & win!

There are amazing spot prizes and an epic family adventure prize up for grabs too! Challenge your whānau, classmates, group of friends or work colleagues. Take photos and share your experiences with your network of friends and family and with others enjoying the same activities in different places around Hawke’s Bay. Use #bayinmay to go in the draw to win and make sure to tag us so we can see you having fun!