Hawke's Bay Tours and Tickets

Fine-tune your appreciation of New Zealand wine on this afternoon tour of the Hawkes Valley wine region from Napier. Enjoy tours and tastings at several vineyards including New Zealand's oldest winery. After strolling the vineyards of the Linden Estate, end the day with wine cheese and biscuits amongst the vines during the summer season.

Take a break from sightseeing and escape the city crowds on this small-group tour around a handful of Hawkes Bay wineries. Instead of going into each tasting blind and struggling through the jargon, get guidance and recommendations from your guide so you can get the most out of your day. You don’t need to worry about drawing the short straw and being your group’s sober driver, either—instead, get around Hawkes Bay in an air-conditioned minivan driven by your guide.

Biking is a great way to visit wineries and explore Hawke’s Bay. With this tour, explore more than 10 miles (16 kilometers) of scenic, bike-friendly paths at your own pace, stopping at some of the region’s finest wine producers along the way. Opt for an available wine purchase pick-up service, so you won’t have to lug bottles around on a bicycle.

The gannets at Cape Kidnappers are well known to conservationists and Hawkes Bay locals but, because their colony is situated on a private station, it can be difficult to get up close to say hello. With permits to cross the land, this tour offers an experience of the bay that most visitors to Napier miss out on. Cross Cape Kidnappers Station's riverbeds, gullies and pasture in comfort and style; your journey is operated using rugged, air-conditioned vehicles.

Drive around the sunny Hawkes Bay and get a taste of the region’s well-regarded wines on this small group tour. There’s no need to choose a sober driver – get chauffeured around a handful of Hawkes Bay wineries on this tour, leaving you free to sample as many wines as you want. Learn how to translate winemaking jargon from your guide and enjoy wine-tasting like a professional. Beat the heat as you drive between wineries in an air-conditioned minivan.

Take a self-guided bike tour of wineries in the Hawke's Bay Region, departing near Hastings. Your bicycle route covers up to 12 miles (20 km) on the Hawke's Bay Trails, with stops at Bridge Pa Triangle and Gimblett Gravels wineries along the way (tasting fees are your own expense.) A helmet, map and support vehicle are all included on this full-day adventure.

Discover the rural beauty of Hawkes Bay and Napier’s Art Deco architecture on a half-day shore excursion from Napier. You’ll see a scenic landscape of orchards, vineyards, and pasture, and enjoy dramatic views of Te Mata Peak. Next, step back in time in Napier’s historic neighborhoods, where you’ll see perfectly-preserved Art Deco architecture that dates back to the 1930s and 1940s. With all transport by climate-controlled coach or minivan, this Napier shore excursion is the perfect introduction to the Hawke’s Bay region.

Get out of the tour bus and create your own journey on this self-guided scenic bike ride to coastal wineries. Spend some time outdoors on the beautiful coast near Hawke’s Bay, riding beachside roads and a cycle trail to three wineries. The wineries are all located towards the end of the trail, so you won’t have to worry about riding bikes while drinking wine. When your winery visits are over, a shuttle takes you back to Napier. Shuttle pick up time departs Elephant Hill at 4pm and subject to change if there's an additional shuttle.

Travel with a small group to three or four separate wineries in Napier. This 6-hour tour introduces you to a range of varietals including a glass of wine and chef's platter lunch at the Mission Estate Winery, followed by Church Road Winery (during the winter season), Urban Winery including optional craft beer tasting. Finish with wine, cheese, and crackers out amongst the vines.

Hop on a complimentary shuttle from the cruise terminal when your ship pulls into port, and meet your guide at Napier Aquarium for a 3-hour sightseeing tour of the CBD and surroundings. This guided shore excursion includes highlights such as the sailing yachts at Ahuriri Marina, the orchards of the scenic Esk Valley, and panoramic views of Hawke’s Bay. Vsit my colorful garden and enjoy complimentary wine cheese and crackers out amongst the vines

Combine Napier’s Art Deco architecture with Hawkes Bay wine on a half-day shore excursion that concludes with drinks at a beloved local ale house. Start by exploring Napier city and a frozen-in-time Art Deco suburb, then visit two wineries with completely different takes on producing local wine. At the final stop, this tour includes three drinks from a list of ciders and beers, the perfect ending to a trip through the Hawkes Bay region.

Ride a bike through Napier's historic downtown, off-road cycling trails, and country roads with a rental that includes everything you need for a full day of exploring. You'll be fitted by a team of bike mechanics, then set out with a map of the best places to explore in Napier and Hawkes Bay. Favorite stops include area wineries, scenic wetlands, and beaches, with 124 miles (200 km.) of flat, off-road bike paths for a leisurely ride.

Make the most of a short time on land on this comprehensive tour of Napier’s highlights. Tour the Art Deco city in an Art Deco bus, with large windows and a viewing deck at the back where you can get great photos. Listen to live commentary as you drive around the city, spotting landmarks and stopping at the beautiful Art Deco National Tobacco building, the Mission Estate winery, and more.

Cruise ship passengers who want an active adventure while on land will love this white-water rafting expedition from Napier. The rapids are an easy class II, so even first-timers and older kids can join in. Admire the views of the native bush, listen to birdsong, and even go for a swim in the gentle river if you like. Photos of your trip will be provided after.

Visit three wineries and a beloved local ale house on a half-day tour that’s all about Napier wine and beer. Taste wines at each destination, from the country’s oldest winery to a boutique winery, learn about wine-making techniques on a comprehensive tour, then visit a wine museum built into underground wine fermentation tanks. The small-group tour wraps up with three glasses of cider or beer at an ale house in Napier’s historic center, and it includes round-trip transportation from the city center.

The Hawke's Bay wine region produces some of New Zealand’s most renowned wines, but it is also becoming known for its beers and ciders. This half-day tour lets you sample all three—visit New Zealand’s oldest winery and a boutique winery, sample a selection of red and white wines during guided tastings, then visit an ale house and cider house where you can taste the many different varieties.

Napier is a small but vibrant seaside city nestled on the coastline of one of New Zealand’s most creative wine-making and fruit-growing regions. Get out and see it all on this fully air-conditioned small group tour, guided by our local driver who will ensure you return to port happy and relaxed, with warm memories of this charming art-deco inspired city and its rural surrounds.

Discover the highlights of the Hawkes Bay - from Napier's art deco streetscape to stunning vistas from Te Mata peak - on this carefully curated tour, based on things your guides like to show their friends and family visiting the region. This tour is designed to focus on the best bits of life in the Bay, making it possible to discover why the locals love this region in a single day.

This scenic tour will depart Napier, following the coastline before heading inland to follow the beautiful Tukituki River with stunning views across the valley and the Havelock North hills to Te Mata Peak. You will then cross the river, heading past Craggy Range winery and into Havelock North before starting the exhilarating climb, almost 400m, to the top of the Peak with spectacular, 360-degree panoramic views of Hawkes Bay and on a clear day as far as the volcanic Ruapehu! Climbing a mountain on a V8 trike can be an experience to remember, great for celebrating birthdays or that special occasion. We spend approximately 20 mins at the Peak before heading back down, the orchards and vineyards of Hawke's Bay to the center of Napier. Please note due to the unpredictable nature of cruise ship docking times, please contact us prior to booking as we often modify departure times to suit. Napier does not have a cruise passenger terminal, there are free shuttles from the ship to the city

Much of the Napier-Hastings region of the Hawke’s Bay – including wineries, beaches and lookouts – is within cycling distance of central Napier. Skip the tour buses and minivans and head out on your own adventure with this full-day bicycle hire package. All the gear you need, including helmets, locks, maps and mechanical support, is provided with your bicycle. Everything else – where to go, what to see and when to get there – is up to you and your group.

Make your way around the wineries of Hawke’s Bay without driving worries—and with a big dose of fresh air and fun—on this self-guided e-bike experience. Collect your e-bike, don the supplied helmet, and pedal around the estates at your own pace using the provided route map. Visit your choice of wineries like Abbey Cellars and Unison Vineyard, enjoy wine-tastings (own expense), and collect any wine purchases (own expense) at your finishing point (summer only).

Puketapu to Ahuriri Pub & Winery Ride - 4 wineries & 3 pubs 26km - shuttle leaves at 12pm every day. AFTERNOON TOUR we drop you to Puketapu Pub & you have till 6pm to cycle your way back to our base in Ahuriri experiencing some Hawke’s Bay hospitality icons along the way. Visit up to 4 wineries & 3 pubs - a great way to spend an afternoon with friends. Including ebike to make it easy. Meet us at our shop in Ahuriri, Napier 12pm. Jump in our shuttle to travel to Puketapu for the start of your cycling adventure. You will cycle the Puketapu river trails to Taradale to visit Church Road and Mission Estate wineries and then connect with the Ahuriri Estuary water trails to get back to our base in Ahuriri - a very enjoyable ride with diverse scenery and great stops. If you want extra riding then add in a diversion to Bayview on the inland lagoon farm trails and back to Ahuriri via the Westshore coastal cycleway - another 15km of gorgeous riding and one more winery to visit, Crab Farm.

See and experience Napier’s highlights on this half-day shore excursion that’s especially designed for travelers with limited time on land. You’ll be picked up at the port and taken on a tour of Art Deco Napier and Hastings, learning about the events that led to this artistic style dominating. Continue up Te Mata Peak by road, to enjoy sweeping views of Hawkes Bay.

Taste your way through the wine and cheese of four Hawkes Bay cellar doors. Sit back and relax on your wine tour in a fully restored 1970 Retro Kombi Van while your guide provides you with commentary on the wine and region. Snap photos of the unique Hawkes Bay scenery between sips.