Eskdale, New Zealand
Eskdale is a rural settlement the Hastings District and Hawke's Bay Region of New Zealand's North Island. It is located north of Napier on State Highway 5, near the mouth of the Esk River.
The valley has many vineyards, wineries, orchards and fishing spots. The local Eskdale War Memorial Church was designed by James Chapman-Taylor, and dedicated to Percival Moore Beattie, a local man killed during World War I.
The river has a history of flooding. Flash flooding inundated the settlement in March 2018, leaving most of the local holiday park underwater.
A wildfire also broke out near Eskdale in March 2019.Education
Eskdale School is a co-educational state primary school, with a roll of as of
Hukarere Girls' College is a co-educational state primary school, with a roll of as of
