Things to do in Hawke's Bay Region, North Island: The Best Beer Tastings & Tours

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

The best way to see Napier and Hawke's Bay? Take a tour on the Supertrike!! We look forward to making your experience a memorable one. Please note that this tour is not available for cruise passengers.

Inclusions: All Entry level wine tastings and Beer or Cider tasting flight (1 shared between 2), Bottled water, A light platter lunch.

Exclusions: Premium wine tastings and additional drinks., Gratuities, Any additional snacks or food.

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

Winery Tours Hawke’s Bay will take you off the beaten track with an intimate and relaxed wine tour of boutique wineries within Hastings, Havelock North and Napier, Hawke’s Bay. Our passionate, wine-loving tour guides will help you explore and experience the places where real magic happens. Talk to Hawke’s Bay winemakers: learn of their passions, their history and their future. Taste their amazing local wines and go behind the scenes to discover what makes their wines unique. 100% New Zealand owned and operated, you can trust us to show you to the real Hawke’s Bay.

Inclusions: All Fees and Taxes

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This tour caters for everyone. Beer drinkers, Cider drinkers and Wine drinkers.. (Tea and coffee drinkers). Wow, a tour that has something for everyone... All Wineries are hand selected to give you the best selection and overview we think possible within the time allowed.

Inclusions: Wine tasting, Beer tasting, Cider tasting, Hotel/port pickup and drop-off within Napier, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Small group tour, Souvenir included

Exclusions: Please do note: under NZ law, you must be 18 years to consume or purchase alcohol

This 4.0 to 4.5 hour shore excursion covers everything the region is famous for; Napier's Art Deco and Hawkes Bay Wines! You will visit 2 famous Wineries and an Ale House then discover why Napier is the Art Deco Capital of the World. This is an all inclusive tour.. includes entrance fees, all tastings and three glasses of beer or Cider. Tour size is by the van of just 11 passengers, larger numbers can be assisted also if required. This tour is operated by a 16 year "local veteran" of Napier tours. A tour to remember for a very long time. Enquire now, seats are strictly limited and only available as pre-booked. NO sales on the day.

Inclusions: Wine tasting, 3 glasses of Beer or Cider, Live commentary on board, Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Exclusions: Lunch, Any private purchases

Join this wine tour for an afternoon of relaxing and good wine! * Visit NZ's oldest winery The Mission, taste and tour. * Wine or beer tasting at the Urban Winery followed by a tour of their barrel hall. * Seated wine tasting at Linden Estate. * Wine chees and biscuits biscuits out amongst the vines at my private vineyard location. * Brief discussion about grape growing principals as I actually planted most of the vines in the vineyard. * Tour duration 4hrs to 5hrs. * Pick up and drop off from your accommodation. * A surcharge of NZ $ 30.00 may apply for Hastings and Havelock pick ups

Inclusions: Wine tasting fees are included, Complementary wine, cheese and biscuits included, Tour of the barrel hall and the amazing golden egg at the Urban Winery, Grape growing and vineyard management discussion at Linden Estate is included, Free pick up and drop off at your accommodation, Optional Moa Craft Beer Tasting, Air-conditioned vehicle, Bottled water

Exclusions: Gratuities

Let us whisk you away on this magnificent machine to sample some of Hawke's Bay's finest tipples. On this tour, we take you through the stunning North Island countryside to visit your choice of Beer, Wine or Cider stops. We design this tour around your personal tastes. Choose either 2 wineries or 1 beer/cider venues from the stops listed or let us know if there is somewhere else you would prefer and we will ensure that you enjoy a scenic ride as well. ​There is so much to discover in the beautiful Hawke’s Bay, why not explore it in style on the V8 Supertrike! All basic wine tasting fees or one tasting flight (4-6 glasses) of beers or cider between 2 adults are included. Additional drinks at your own discretion. Please note that this tour is not available to cruise passengers.

Inclusions: Entry level wine tastings or 1 tasting flight per 2 adults

Exclusions: Additional drinks or snacks

The perfect shore excursion, disembark to meet your chauffeur ship side and wave to your fellow passengers as they wait to board the shuttles into town. Spend 4 hours in the luxury of a vintage car, enjoying an itinerary designed to your tastes and when its all over the choice off being dropped off in Napier to perhaps do a little shopping or simply have your chauffeur drop you directly back at the ship and avoid the queues for the return shuttle. Winery options: 4 Hours spent sampling some of Hawke's Bay's finest wines. Beer & Cider options: Try a paddle of award winning ciders or craft beers. Scenic options: Tour Hawke's Bay's varied countryside; from orchards and vineyards to dramatic rolling hills. We will be in contact to discuss your preferences and design you perfect day. Otherwise leave it to us and let's see if we can't exceed your expectations by showing you the Best of the Bay, our way! All tastings included along with a platter to share in a beautiful vineyard setting.

Inclusions: Entry level Wine, beer and cider tastings, A sharing platter of local produce, Private transportation

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities