The  Hāwea Domain supports diverse recreational and community uses, including walking, dog exercising, and hosting large events such as the Hāwea Picnic Race Day and the Cavalcade, which align with its rural character. The site also features spaces leased to the Hāwea Wanaka Pony Club for training and competitions, a community food forest, and approximately 22 hectares of land used for grazing and baleage.