What to do and see in Havelock North, North Island: The Best Wine Tours & Tastings

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 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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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

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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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

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