What to do and see in Havelock North, North Island: The Best Sightseeing Tours

Travel with private driver/guide on a private tour of Napier and surrounding areas in our luxury Mercedes-Benz people carrier, with air conditioning, full leather and privacy glass. From the Art Deco City to the fruit & wine-producing region to fantastic scenery, every tour can be personalized to suit your interests and there will be plenty of photo opportunities. Group Maximum 6 travelers.

Inclusions: Friendly, professional local driver/guide, Private tour, Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle, Pickup and drop-off from the designated point, All taxes, fees and handling charges

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Most Hawkes Bay wineries charge tasting fees which are not included

A Grand Day Out provides exactly what it says on the tin - a great day out and about in Hawkes Bay. In a nutshell, this is what we like to do when friends or family visiting the area ask us to show them around. A leisurely and varied exploration of Napier and the surrounding area, this tour gives you a taste of the Hawkes Bay lifestyle including fabulous scenery, amazing architecture in Napier's Art Deco City, world class wines and truly delicious chocolate and NZ's unique Manuka honey along the way. Come with us - we will do our best to give you a Grand Day Out to remember! The itinerary may occasionally need to include an alternative winery for operational reasons.

Inclusions: Wine tasting, Air-conditioned vehicle, Honey tasting, Chocolate sampling

Exclusions: Lunch

The preservation of this culturally important and archaeologically significant site, Hakikino is a fascinating mix of old world wisdom and new world innovations. Embracing all that is available today, we have established a native plant nursery and created the Hakikino Conservation Reserve. Let one of our family members share with you these sacred sites: the bush lore, the folk lore, the culture and the language: all of which continue to shape the hopes and aspirations of the people today. This tour provides you with an insider’s perspective on being Maori and relates historical and contemporary Maori culture from a unique and personal point of view in our home village of Waimarama. It’s a friendly and relaxed encounter.

Inclusions: Private transportation

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The Gold Reserve Afternoon Wine Tour is the perfect way to get out of Napier & Hastings, see the famous countryside and taste the premium wines that have made Hawke's Bay an iconic New Zealand wine destination. You will travel with like-minded tourists from NZ and overseas that have a passion for wine and want to learn about Hawke's Bay and taste some amazing food & wine. Bay Tours is Hawke's Bay's longest running wine tour company. We are family owned. Each of our wine tour guides share a passion for Hawke's Bay, its wine and love showcasing the region to visitors.

Inclusions: Wine tasting

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The Classic Afternoon Wine Tour is the perfect way to get out of the small cities, see the famous countryside and taste the wines that have made this region iconic. You will travel with like-minded tourists from NZ and overseas and we guarantee you will have fun, learn about Hawke's Bay and taste some amazing food & wine. Bay Tours is Hawke's Bay's longest running wine tour company. We are family owned with a number of wine tour hosts that all share the same passion for Hawke's Bay, its wine and showing our region off to visitors.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup, Certified guide

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Small group tour by minibus in air conditioned comfort with a friendly, knowledgeable local driver/guide to show you all the highlights of Napier and the surrounding areas. This very popular tour with live commentary includes • the world-famous Art Deco City of Napier • fantastic scenery including Te Mata Peak • treat yourself to some local wine or beer in picturesque gardens • try locally-produced ice cream (seasonal) • explore the visitor centre at the largest beekeeping business in the Southern Hemisphere - try NZ's unique Manuka honey and watch live bees at work. • fascinating art gallery & sculpture garden • traditional-style sweet shop  • Art Deco homes at Marewa, Napier's Art Deco suburb • Bluff Hill Lookout • the historic fishing village of Ahuriri

Inclusions: Driver/guide providing live commentary on board, Air-conditioned vehicle, Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting point, Free courtesy shuttle buses provided between the meeting point and the Port of Napier, Complimentary honey tasting at Arataki Honey Visitor Centre

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Any purchases you may choose to make during the tour

An exclusive Private tour just for your family and friends in air conditioned comfort with a friendly local driver/guide to show you all the highlights of Napier and the surrounding area. The itinerary is indicative - this tour can be customised to your interests including wineries, fantastic scenery, visits to artisan food producers, a chocolate factory, great shopping opportunities and of course the world-famous Art Deco City of Napier.

Inclusions: Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off (if required), Private tour, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Personalised itinerary just for you

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Some wineries charge for tastings - this is not included in the tour price

Be picked up in style in one of our luxurious fleet of vintage & classic cars and take a step back in time through our Art Deco City and beyond. Drive through the breath-taking countryside, visit local vineyards, sample some fantastic ales and ciders or perhaps indulge in some freshly made chocolates. Our bespoke tours are designed for you to enjoy the Bay your way. Tell us what you like and we will design an itinerary to suit you.  With all the beautiful Art Deco architecture and history to explore, let your chauffeur guide you through the immaculately preserved streets of the bygone era. A delicious 2-course lunch at one of the region's top restaurants is included during the tour. The stunning Hawke's Bay has so much to offer, a full day with us will showcase all the very best in this breathtaking slice of paradise.

Inclusions: All activities, Driver/guide, Live commentary on board, Professional guide, Local guide, Tour escort/host, Transport by private vehicle, Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected), Private tour, Lunch

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities, Souvenirs

Do you want to see New Zealand’s biggest city and its stunning rainforests in one day? With our Auckland & Rainforest tour you can! Picking you up at your hotel in the morning, we’ll start our fascinating trip at the Winter Gardens within the Auckland Domain’s volcanic park, then we’ll head to Devonport to take some amazing pictures of the city and Rangitoto Island. In the afternoon, we’ll leave the city’s busy atmosphere to see New Zealand’s rainforests and beaches. At Arataki Centre we’ll stop for a packed lunch and learn about the fauna and flora of this Regional Park. After that we’ll take an easy walk into the rainforest with giant tree ferns and pristine streams tinkling through the wilderness. You can also have the chance to see the unique Kauri trees. At the end of the day, we’ll stop at the beach of Karekare and you can see the magical beauty of Karekare Falls.

Inclusions: Lunch, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Breakfast