10 Tours in Hawke's Bay Region That You Shouldn't Miss

This cultural self-guided audio tour is highly recommended for all Art Deco and architecture lovers as this tour will guide you through the rebuilt city of Napier where you will learn interesting facts and information pertaining to the decades of the early 20th Century. Download the vibrantly-narrated mp3 audio guide combined with a map detailing the area of your tour.

Inclusions: Zip folder of audio files and map, Self-Guided Audio Tour, Self-paced, Downloadable link to download mp3 file and map

Exclusions: Audio device, Transportation, Food/Drinks, Headphones

Join this wonderful tour to enjoy tastings at three different wineries and the chef's gourmet platter with a glass of wine at Mission Estate Winery. * Spend time absorbing the history of the 170 year old Estate. *Select your own wine to accompany the gourmet platter. *Choose between wine or beer tasting at the Urban Winery. *Seated tasting at Linden Estate in the picturesque Esk Valley. *Stop in the vineyard and discuss growing grapes for wine making. *Conclude with complimentary wine,cheese and biscuits out among the vines, T

Inclusions: Wine-tasting fees, Chef's platter with glass of Estate Range wine at Mission Estate Winery, Wine, cheese and biscuits, Tour of the barrel hall and the Golden Egg fermentor at The Urban winery, Grape-growing and vineyard management discussion at Linden Estate, Pickup and drop-off at your accommodation, Air-conditioned vehicle, Bottled water

Exclusions: Gratuities

Join our small Wine Tour group to explore a huge variety of Hawkes Bay Wines lasting all afternoon. Visit 4 very different Wineries. 2 - Boutique Wineries set in the world famous Gimblett Gravels. Learn about the region, how, why, and what Wines are produced in what is regarded as the “Premium Wine Region in New Zealand”. Visit a 3rd boutique Winery set in sheep growing country. Walk around the Vineyards learning the Winemaking process from the Vine to the Bottle, sampling directly from a barrel or tank. This is New Zealand’s only Vegetarian (Vegan) certified Winery. This is a “must do” experience. You will also visit the oldest Winery in New Zealand. Here you will learn about their history dating back to the 1830’s in Lyon, France. You will finish the tour with a small souvenir, and a souvenir Wine glass. All tastings, admissions and any drinks advertised are included in the tour price. Tour is door to door within Napier on the day.

Inclusions: All wine tastings, Live commentary on board, Local guide, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Small souvenir, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Additional alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)

Join our small Wine Tour group to explore a huge variety of Hawkes Bay Wines lasting all afternoon. - 5.5 hours Visit 3 very different Wineries plus an Ale House - Boutique Winery set in the world famous Gimblett Gravels Learn about the region, how, why, and what Wines are produced in what is often regarded as the “Premium Wine Region in New Zealand”. - 2nd boutique Winery set in sheep growing country. Walk around the Vineyards learning the Wine making process from the Vine to the Bottle, This is New Zealand’s only Vegetarian (Vegan) certified Winery, a “must do” experience. Maybe swap the Vine to bottle tour for a Platter? - The oldest Winery in New Zealand. Here you will learn about the history dating back from the 1830’s in Lyon France - Finally finish at an Ale House You will finish the tour with a small souvenir, and a souvenir Wine glass. All tastings, admissions and any drinks advertised are included in the tour price. Tour is door to door within Napier on the day

Inclusions: Wine tasting, 3 glasses of beer, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Local taxes

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified

Here we have three options to suit all tastes.  First up is our Half Day Winery Tour: 4 Hours spent sampling some of Hawke's Bay's finest wines. All tastings included along with a platter to share in a beautiful vineyard setting.  Next we have our Half Day Napier Scenic Tour: Upon meeting you, our chauffeurs will introduce themselves, have a brief chat and arrange an itinerary to suit your tastes. Alternatively please do contact us on booking and we can put together an itinerary to suit.  Lastly we have our third option: Best of the Bay: Sit back, relax and let us entertain you. Leave all the decisions up to us at Hooters and let's see if we can't exceed your expectations by showing you the Best of the Bay, our way! 

Inclusions: Private tour, Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only), Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points, Local guide, Live commentary on board, Wine tasting, Light refreshments, Snacks, Alcoholic Beverages

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities

This 2.5-hour Napier History overview and Art Deco Tour will allow you to take in all the main Art Deco components this unique City has to offer. On this tour you will learn about Napier's history including the huge earthquake of 1931 and enjoy driving through many of the Art Deco areas including local suburbs, such as Ahuriri the home of the National Tobacco Building and Marewa where you will drive through a very lovingly kept and dozens of original 1930's Art Deco homes. As New Zealand's oldest Winery calls Napier home, you will also visit the Mission Estate and learn the fascinating history surrounding this Winery. This is a one of a kind tour designed for the short stay traveller..

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Local guide, Sightseeing tour

Exclusions: Food and drinks (no stops for food), Personal expenses

An enjoyable light-hearted introduction to Art Deco Napier. This one hour tour is a great chance to experience the splendour of travelling in a beautifully restored vintage car. Sit back and imagine you are being driven through Napier in its heyday of the 1930's, with it's immaculately maintained buildings and your chauffeur dressed in their Art Deco finery. Learn about Napier's remarkable history of devastation and rebirth; the earthquake that shaped the city we live in today and the stories of the people who make it such an interesting little city to visit. Our guides are passionate about what they do and have free rein to design their own tours so that you get the very best of them. There is also limited flexibility, meaning that if you wish to visit a certain area or wish to stop somewhere to take photos then you simply ask your chauffeur. The time is yours, and should you wish to extend then that can usually be arranged.

Inclusions: Private transportation

Exclusions: Gratuities

Take the opportunity to combine the best of Hawke’s Bay’s scenic beauty with a taste of its famous wine country and top it off with a delicious lunch at one of the region’s finest winery restaurants. For this morning adventure,1st stop - Te Mata Peak. The summit provides stunning 360-degree views across Hawke’s Bay and in the morning, with the sun behind us, we can usually see all the way west to Mt Ruapehu, the North Island’s highest mountain. Bring a camera because the views are incredible! From the Peak, we head to 2 premium wineries where you’ll taste some of Hawke’s Bay’s finest wines. Between wineries, we’ll take you across the fertile Heretaunga Plain, the district known around the country as ‘The Fruit Bowl of New Zealand’. Picturesque orchard, vineyard and rolling farm country will be our backdrop before we arrive for lunch at one of the region’s finest winery restaurants.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Lunch Platter at a top winery restaurant, All tasting fees included, Bottled water, All Fees and Taxes

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Take a 3-hour private tour of Napier in a vintage car after your cruise ship's arrival in the Port of Napier. See the Art Deco architecture and other highlights while a chauffeur drives a beautifully restored vehicle around town. Your driver-guide will help you plan your day on arrival so you can customize a personalized itinerary. Pricing is per group, based on a maximum of four passengers per vehicle.

Inclusions: Shuttle from port to i-SITE, Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting point, Private driver/guide, Transport by private, vintage vehicle

Exclusions: Food and drinks

Our most popular tour! Enjoy a full-day, self-guided biking tour to some of the regions finest wineries to enjoy wine tasting galore. We take you (and your bike) out to Havelock North to the starting point of your journey at Black Barn Vineyard. This trail cycles past 6 award-winning wineries along a 16km stretch of easy and scenic cycle pathways. We pick you up at the Cape for a transfer back to the start. A truly memorable experience enjoying the best wineries of Hawke's Bay on a bike! Talk to us about picking you up from your accommodation, FREE from Napier, $10 from Taradale, $20 from everywhere else.

Inclusions: Bike, helmet and pannier hire, Route instructions and trail map, Wine purchases pick-up service, Hotel pickup and drop-off from your Napier accommodation

Exclusions: Tasting fees, Lunch, Water