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Hawke’s Bay is a large bay in the eastern North Island, as well as the name of the region in which the bay is found. The main towns are Napier and Hastings; the two are often just referred to as Napier-Hastings. Hawke’s Bay is famous for its quality wine and the 1930s architecture.
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Shore Excursion: 4 Hour Premium Hawkes Bay and Napier Tour
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.
... More- 4 hours
- Free Cancellation
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US$70.55
Half Day Small-Group Hawkes Bay Wine Tour
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.
... More- 15 minutes
- Free Cancellation
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US$95.10
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Best of Napier & Hawkes Bay Tour
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.
... More- 4 hours
- Free Cancellation
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US$76.69
Napier Shore Excursion: City Sights and Hawke's Bay Tour
Experience the best of the Napier area on this handy small-group shore excursion. You’ll visit a range of cultural, historic, and natural attractions. Learn more about Napier’s history through its Art Deco architecture, admire the views from the top of Te Mata Peak, and travel through the countryside between Napier and Hastings. This is an ideal tour for travelers short on time on land.
... More- 5 hours
- Free Cancellation
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US$70.55
Shore Excursion: 4-Hour Discover Hawkes Bay and Napier Tour
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.
... More- 4 hours
- Free Cancellation
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US$70.55
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Hawkes Bay Wine Tour - 3 wineries in an afternoon
Wine lovers who are short on time in Napier will enjoy this handy afternoon tour to three Hawkes Bay wineries. You’ll be picked up at a central meeting point and driven to three wineries so you don’t have to worry about driving. Receive personalized attention from your driver-guide as the tour will have a maximum of 12 participants. Wine tastings are included.
... More- 4 hours
- Free Cancellation
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US$91.72
Shore Excursion: Small group Napier Art Deco & Wine & Beer taste
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.
... More- 4 hours
- Free Cancellation
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US$79.76
Scenic Te Mata Peak Tour by Supertrike
Take this scenic drive through Tukituki Valley which will take you to the peak of Te Mata by stylin Supertrike. This is a small group tour, so you’ll keep costs down by sharing your ride. But since there are only 4 to a group, you’ll still have an intimate experience. You’ll ride through Napier, along the coast, and end up with some gorgeous views and a drink at the peak.
... More- 2 hours
- Free Cancellation
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US$110.43
Napier E-bike Hire
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.
... More- 10 minutes
- Free Cancellation
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US$64.42
Shore Excursion: Scenic Rafting from Napier
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.
... More- 5 hours
- Free Cancellation
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US$125.77
Napier Afternoon Wine & Gin Tasting Tour
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.
... More- 4 hours 30 minutes
- Free Cancellation
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US$91.41
Hawkes Bay Wineries Self-Guided Bike Tour
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.
... More- 6 hours
- Free Cancellation
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US$35.84
Deco Napier, Te Mata Peak, Wine & Cheese tasting
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
... More- 3 hours
- Free Cancellation
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US$79.14
Wine Tour and Tastings in 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.
... More- 4 hours
- Free Cancellation
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US$162.58
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Hawkes Bay A Grand Day Out Tour
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.
... More- 6 hours
- Free Cancellation
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US$110.43
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Napier Shore Excursion: Wine, Beer & Art Deco Tour
Step off your cruise ship and straight into the vibrant 1930s in swinging, seaside Napier. Immerse yourself in the colorful city’s celebrated art deco architecture and learn about its earth-shaking history on this half-day excursion that includes a visit to one historic winery and beer tastings at the local Ale House.
... More- 4 hours
- Free Cancellation
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US$92.03
Hawkes Bay Wineries Electric Self-Guided Bike Tour
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).
... More- 6 hours
- Free Cancellation
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US$59.78
Napier Gourmet Luncheon plus Afternoon Wine & Gin Tasting Tour
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.
... More- 5 hours 30 minutes
- Free Cancellation
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US$115.96
Shore Excursion: Napier and Surrounding Countryside Scenic Tour
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.
... More- 3 hours
- Free Cancellation
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US$73.62
Price varies by group size
Gannet Safaris Overland tour to Cape Kidnappers Gannet Colony
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.
... More- 3 hours
- Free Cancellation
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US$60.13
Cape Winery Cycle Tour - 6 wineries, self-guided
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.
... More- 6 hours
- Free Cancellation
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US$70.55
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Auckland Shore Excursion: West Coast Wineries Tour
Taste an array of New Zealand wines on this Auckland shore excursion to North Island wineries. Your half-day winery tour with a knowledgeable guide includes a lookout point over the Tasman Sea en route to two or three wineries by minivan. With a choice of morning and afternoon options, you can choose the tour that best suits your schedule. Port pickup and drop-off at Prince's Wharf is included.
... More- 4 hours
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US$113.50
2.5-Hour Napier Art Deco Tour
Discover Napier’s striking Art Deco architecture on this city tour. Admire the beautiful buildings of the Ahuriri and Marewa districts; see Art Deco landmarks such as the National Tobacco Building; and learn more about the distinctive design style. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included.
... More- 2 hours 30 minutes
- Free Cancellation
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US$53.68
Napier Half-Day small group Wine and Beer Tour
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.
... More- 6 hours
- Free Cancellation
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US$104.30
What are people saying about Hawke's Bay
Katherine_K, Apr 2023
Awesome experience
Paul was such an informative guide. Vehicle on top shape. Very interesting stops. Definitely a must-do while in Napier.
Dennis_B, Apr 2023
Our tour Guide John did a...
Our tour Guide John did a great job of providing a lof of interesting historic and area information and took us to all places listed which were very pleasant. Highly recommend this half day tour.
Velda_H, Apr 2023
Lovely day!
A most lovely day with John, our tour guide, who provided us with much local knowledge as we traveled around Napier, Te Mata Peak, Arataki Honey Visitors Center, etc...As a former sheep farmer, he gave insights to that way of life, and talked about Cyclone Gabrielle as we drove past the damaged areas. This tour is a very good introduction to the Napier are and we hope to come back and spend more time here.
Edwin_B, Apr 2023
Fantastic Tour and Guide!
Paul was knowledgeable and had a great sense of humor - simply put he could not have been a better driver and guide, he gave just the right amount of commentary and facts to match the scenery. We saw a nice assortment of things to see and do (great views, a honey store/visitor center, interesting outdoor art and candy shop, etc.). Had us back to the ship in plenty of time.
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