BROOK SABIN
This Hawke s Bay secret spot is like New Zealand s version of Pride Rock from Lion King.
Over one last hill, we see it. We ve reached New Zealand s own version of Lion King s Pride Rock. Tucked away deep in Hawke s Bay is the best walk you ve never heard of. You know you re on to a good thing when locals are confused. One lady at the coffee shop en route asked me, are you sure that walk is in Hawke s Bay?
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Many locals hadn’t heard of the Bell Rock walk. It s called the Bell Rock Loop Track, and like almost everything in life, there s a bit of effort for your reward. First, there’s an hour drive north of Napier. Then, a three-hour loop track, which starts with a steep walk through lush native bush.
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