New Zealand · WINE TOURS IN NAPIER & HAWKES BAY
This is the shortlist to send a friend: 15 wine tours in Napier & Hawkes Bay worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Small-group Hawke’s Bay wine tour with hotel pickup, up to four tastings, and a cheeseboard snack stop, plus expert driver-guides.
“Our Bon Vivant, Peter aka Grant showed our group 4 different wineries each of their own characteristics. He had great knowledge of wine growing in the Hawkes Bay region and was a lot fun. Really a wonderful day. We highly recommend this tour.”
Napier afternoon wine tour with tastings at Mission Estate and Trinity Hill, plus Silky Oaks Chocolates, ending with a cheese board.
“An excellent tour full of knowledge and was wonderful to experience some historical wineries in the Hawkes Bay.”
A 12:30 Napier half-day that pairs Hawke’s Bay tastings at Mission Estate and other vineyards with Silky Oaks chocolates, plus pickup and a souvenir glass.
“Our host was very friendly and informative. We had a great time and would definitely recommend to anyone looking to do a wine tour in Napier.”
Napier art deco, Te Mata Peak, Bluff Hill ship views, a private garden walk, and a hosted Askerne Estate wine tasting.
“This was an excellent tour and great introduction to the Hawke's Bay area. The transportation vehicle was very clean inside and out. Our tour guide (Ross) was polite, helpfull and our course knowledgeable. Fantastic tour.”
Napier small-group tour with Te Mata Peak views, Askerne wine tasting, and Art Deco sights plus a garden walk.
“Ross was a lovely tour guide. It was so special to get to go to his house and see his lovely garden and meet his pups! He knows and loves Napier. We were on a cruise and this tour was definitely a highlight of our trip! The wine and cheese tasting were awesome! Loved the winery as well.”
Small-group Napier wine tour with Mission Estate lunch platter, tastings at Trinity Hill and Pask, plus hotel pickup and chocolate.
“One of the best days of our journey. Food was lovely. Wine was perfect. Group was great. Angela did a first class job.”
28 km self-guided cycle from Napier, with Atea a Rangi and up to 4 wineries, plus a 4pm shuttle from Black Barn.
“Staff were great and the e bike was top notch with suspension and a bag on the back rack to stow things. All but one of the wineries was closed. If you really want to visit wineries then call each one first about its hours.”
E-bike your way through Hawke’s Bay from Cape Kidnappers to winery tastings, following the Tuki Tuki River and coastal trails for a relaxed day.
“Relaxed great way to visit the vineyards and taste a selection of wines. Bikes were of top quality and organisation was spot on. I would definitely recommend.”
Napier Hawke's Bay wine tour in a restored 1970 VW Kombi, with hotel pickup, cheese, and 3 to 4 cellar door tastings.
“Great afternoon tour with Craig. He was waiting for our ship as promised. Had a wonderful time visiting three local wineries in the Hawkes Bay Area. A relaxing and fun way to get acquainted with New Zealand wine viticulture. Craig was well aware of our cruis g timeline and escorted us back to the ship well before we needed to be. Thanks for a great time, Craig!”
Self-guided e-bike or standard bike ride from Napier with route maps and 6 winery stops, plus optional tastings along scenic trails.
“Great day out! Must do if you’re in the region & willing and able. E-bike option makes it easy! We bought wine and just put it in the little bags on the bike which were fine. Only thing to note is that some wineries were already in Winter mode in May (either shut or opening later) so keep that in mind!”
Small-group half-day Hawke's Bay winery tour from Napier, with pickup, tastings at four wineries, and a cheese board lunch.
“Roy was our driver, he was very knowledgeable about the area and the wineries. We had loads of time at each venue and we were not rushed. We got a lovely wine glass at the end of our tour.”
Napier small-group wine, beer and cider tour with winery tastings, lunch, and Napier pickup, plus a full by-the-glass pub stop.
“Number one would be our tour guide, Kirstey. Very friendly and knowledgeable. The entire tour was very relaxed and we were not pressed for time. The Wineries we visited and the Brewery were informative and we experienced excellent serviRead more”
Self-guided e-bike or bike ride from Napier to Hawke’s Bay wineries on flat coastal cycle trails, with time for tastings or lunch.
“The location was easy to find along the shoreline, near the Open Spa. Just follow the green flags from the shuttle drop-off at the i-SITE. Karen was friendly and efficient in getting us set up with our bikes. She also introduced us to the “Ride with GPS” app, which made navigating to our destination simple and stress-free. The e-bikes were in great condition and worked perfectly for what we needed.”
Small group Hawke’s Bay wine tour from Napier with Gimblett Gravels tastings, award-winning wines, and a cheese platter, plus guide-led history.
“We felt completely pampered on this intimate wine tour! Our host/driver was wonderful, knowledgeable and lots of fun. She chooses smaller, boutique wineries and we found some fantastic wines. And the incredible charcuterie board was an amazing surprise! Highly recommend!”
Half-day Hawke's Bay wine tour with tastings at up to four wineries, a cheeseboard, small-group comfort, and Napier views, $96.
“Super enjoyable and interesting. Thanks to Owen who gave us a tour across the wineries and vineyard and ended it with a very scenic view of Napier, Hawke’s Bay and Hastings”
From the fiords to the geothermal belt, sorted by what you want to do with the day.
