What to do and see in Napier, North Island: The Best Bus 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

Join our small tour group. Visit 3 very different Wineries. At the first Winery, you will tour the Winery, discover what can be made from the fruit (Grapes). See the process of making Brandy, learn about Balsamic Vinegar production, explore an underground Cellars and N.Z's only Wine Museum before tasting many premium wines. Choose to stay on here for lunch cost not included. We will allow approx 2 hours for your lunch, in the Cellar or outside. Visit a boutique Winery set in sheep growing country. Hear about their unique Winemaking process from the Vine to the Bottle, This is New Zealand’s only Vegetarian (Vegan) certified Winery. This really is a “must do” experience. Finishing at the oldest Winery in New Zealand. Here you will learn about the history dating back from the 1830’s in France. You will finish the tour with a small souvenir, and a souvenir Wine glass. All tastings, admissions and any drinks advertised are included. Tour is door to door within Napier on the day.

Inclusions: Food tasting, Wine tasting, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Local taxes

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified

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)

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

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

Hawkes Bay is the oldest wine-producing region in New Zealand - this 1.5 hour tour includes a tasting experience at one of the finest wineries in the area, transported in a luxurious air conditioned Mercedes-Benz people carrier with your own friendly & knowledgeable driver.

Inclusions: Wine tasting fees, Driver/guide, Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points, Private tour, Transport by private vehicle

Exclusions: Food and drinks are not included, unless specified, Lunch is not provided

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

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

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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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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