New Zealand · WINE TOURS IN NAPIER & HAWKES BAY
This is the shortlist to send a friend: 8 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.”
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.”
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!”
From the fiords to the geothermal belt, sorted by what you want to do with the day.
