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History and Culture Tour, Hastings

Hastings, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand

  • Self-guided
  • About 3 h
  • Works in your browser
  • By Quest Hastings
A$3One-off · no account · no subscription
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  • Start whenever you like, at your own pace

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History and Culture Tour
History and Culture Tour, photo 2
Length
About 3 h
Stops
4
Route
700 m
Starts at
Quest Hastings
Price
A$3, one-off

About this tour

“History and Culture Tour” is a self-guided walking tour in Hastings, New Zealand, made by Quest Hastings. It takes about 3 hours, costs a one-off A$3 to unlock and runs in your phone’s browser with a live map, so you can start whenever you like. No app or account needed.

Step back in time and uncover the stories that shaped Hastings into the city it is today. This tour focuses on the architectural marvels born from the ashes of the 1931 earthquake and the cultural institutions that define the city's identity. Prepare to be immersed in the art, history, and unique character of Hastings.

Where it starts

The tour starts at Quest Hastings and covers about 700 m on foot. The map on your phone takes you there, then on from stop to stop.

Open the start point in Google Maps

What you’ll see

  • Westerman's Building
  • Hastings Art Gallery (Te Whare Toi o Heretaunga)
  • Quest Hastings

What you get

  • A live map that leads you from stop to stop
  • Stories and photos at every stop, written by Quest Hastings
  • Freedom to pause, skip ahead or finish another day
  • Nothing to install: it runs in your phone’s browser
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