Top Napier Bus Tours

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.

Combine Napier’s Art Deco architecture with Hawkes Bay wine on a half-day, small-group shore excursion that includes tastings at two wineries. Start by exploring Napier and an attractive Art Deco suburb, then visit two wine estates for tastings with stops at Bluff Hill and Napier Reef Garden in between. This is a great way to explore the area without the struggle of navigating the area on your own.

Instead of just setting out to explore the natural landscapes and landmarks near Napier, combine the trip with a culinary experience on this half-day small-group minivan tour. Listen to facts about the region from your driver-guide that most guidebooks miss before dining on a range of authentic snacks, from Te Mata figs to locally-sourced honey.

See and experience Napier’s highlights on this half-day shore excursion designed for travelers with limited time. Explore Art Deco Napier and Hastings, learning about the events behind this artistic style. Continue up Te Mata Peak by road for sweeping views of Hawkes Bay. The tour also includes a visit to Hastings, awarded NZ's best town, with drives through orchards and vineyards explaining the fruit industry.

Cover more ground without the hassle of navigating unfamiliar roads on your own and visit four Napier wineries on this half-day Hawke’s Bay tour. Explore New Zealand food and wine, enjoying tastings at each destination, as you visit the largest wine-producing region in the North Island. Tour with a small group for more personal service and learn about the local wine history and production from your guide.

Travelers short on time in Napier who don’t want to miss the city’s cultural treasures will love this 2.5-hour Art Deco-focused tour. With a small group of travelers you’ll visit many of the city’s architectural treasures, including the National Tobacco Building, while learning about Napier’s dramatic history.

If you’re short on time in Napier but want to see—and taste—its highlights, join a half-day small-group tour to make the most of it. This guided tour is especially designed for cruise ship passengers. You’ll visit renowned Hawkes Bay vineyards, Art Deco buildings, the rocky wave of Te Mata Peak, and more. Fuel up on wine, cheese, and crackers, too.

Enjoy visiting sunny Hawke’s Bay’s wineries without the risk of self-driving on a half-day small-group tour with door-to-door hotel pickup. Visit up to four internationally recognised wineries with all tastings and a cheeseboard included. Enjoy plain-English wine explanations and sample the region’s well-regarded wines while enjoying views of the beautiful countryside. The small group size means you get plenty of attention, can ask questions, and stay comfortable in the vehicle.

Hawke’s Bay is one of New Zealand's premier wine regions—experience the best of it during a stress-free guided tour to four premium wineries, including Mission Estate and Trinity Hill. Taste a wide range of local wines, learn about winemaking, and visit New Zealand's oldest winery. This small-group tour includes all tastings and pizza for lunch, with hotel pickup and drop-off for added convenience.

This is a compact well thought out tour, offering you an exceptionally good tour of the local highlights including wine tasting. A must do tour for every visitor. You will have a fantastic understanding of what "Art Deco' actually is. You will see the "off the track" locations and learn why Napier was build in Art Deco, why Napier is the Art Deco Capital of the World, coves all Sight seeing places of Napier with Premium Winery tasting.

Enjoy an afternoon wine tour through some of Hawkes Bay's vineyards, including New Zealand's oldest winery, Mission Estate. Visit four top wineries for tastings paired with complimentary wine, cheese, and biscuits, and stop at a local chocolatier. Travel comfortably in an air-conditioned vehicle with hotel pickup and drop-off included for a relaxed experience. The small-group size of the tour means you get personalized attention and the chance to ask questions.

Experience the best of the Napier area on this handy small-group shore excursion. 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.

Experience Hawke's Bay on this scenic 28km (17 mile) cycle ride. The route follows beautiful coastal bike trail. Visit Atea A Rangi Star Compass and enjoy wildlife in the estuary wetlands. The trail turns inland along Tukituki River valley vineyards. You can visit up to 4 wineries. Enjoy local cuisine, wine tasting or a glass of wine before our shuttle comes to take you back to Napier. This is a self-guided bike ride, you'll be provided map with directions and highlights. The route is 28km (17 mile) long and almost all cycle trail. Hospitality venues: Askerne Wines- open Mon-Sun Craggy Range - open Mon-Sun (requires 5km detour, booking essential) Te Mata Estate - open Mon-Sun Black Barn - open Mon-Sun Return shuttle departs Black Barn at 4pm. Booking wine tasting and lunch is recommended, especially on weekends.

Start your day with an easygoing walking tour around Napier’s Art Deco Quarter. Visit some of Napier’s iconic art deco buildings and hear from your guide about the people and events that shaped them. If you’ve just arrived in Napier, this is a great opportunity to get your bearings and see a different side of the city’s distinct architecture.

Explore a variety of Hawke's Bay Wineries with experienced guides willing to impart their local knowledge, making an enjoyable day out.

Winner - 2026 Best of Wine Tourism - Sustainable Wine Tourism Experience award-winning wine, a Māori cultural site and stunning sightseeing up Te Mata Peak. Beginning on the coast, you will gain an appreciation for Māori knowledge at the Ātea a Rangi Celestial Compass. You'll then enjoy a premium, hosted tasting at New Zealand’s second-oldest Winery, the award-winning Te Mata Estate. Home of the famed Te Mata Coleraine wine. We'll then journey up to the top of Te Mata Peak. All the while learning about the unique culture, geology, botany and history of the region. For cruise ships, we offer a semi private (max 4 guests) 2.5 hour tour with departure times for each ship, depending on the time in port.

Taste local wines at several Napier-area wineries and enjoy a gourmet chef’s platter for lunch with a glass of wine on this small-group day tour. Learn about a range of varietals, produced in the North Island’s premier wine-making region, and enjoy several tastings without having to worry about driving. A souvenir wine glass and round-trip hotel transfers are also included.

Explore the best of Napier’s wine and craft beer scene on this afternoon small-group tour to wineries and a local ale house. Taste wines at each destination, including the country’s oldest winery, and learn about wine-making techniques on a comprehensive tour. The tour wraps up with three glasses of beer at an ale house in Napier’s Art Deco center, and includes hotel pickup and drop-off for convenience.

If you’re short on time in Napier, or wanting an overview of the city’s striking Art Deco architecture before exploring further alone, this morning tour is convenient. 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.

Satisfy your sweet tooth and embark on a delightful journey through the charming Hawke’s Bay countryside, celebrated for its artisanal producers and irresistible treats. With your friendly local guide leading the way, you’ll discover the best of the region’s honey, chocolate, and fresh fruit ice cream on an unforgettable foodie adventure, which is perfect for the whole family. - Small Group Tour - Pick up & drop off from Napier. - Comfortable transport with a friendly local guide - Guided honey tasting and interactive experience at Arataki Honey - Selection of 3 handcrafted chocolates per person at Silky Oaks - Self-guided admission to the Chocolate Thru’ the Ages Museum - Visit to a local gem where we will taste freshly made, New Zealand real fruit ice cream - Stunning Hawke’s Bay countryside views along the journey * To request Alternative start times or tour customisations - Book on our Mates Travel website.

The Craggy Range Deluxe is a celebration of Hawke’s Bay’s most iconic landscapes and wine experiences. Your day begins at the world-renowned Craggy Range, where you'll take in the beauty of this architecturally stunning winery, nestled beneath Te Mata Peak. Discover their winemaking philosophy, enjoy a guided tasting of their exceptional wines with a tasty Platter, then take a behind-the-scenes look through the fermentation rooms and underground cellar. From there, we ascend to the summit of Te Mata Peak, where panoramic views stretch across the Heretaunga Plains to the coastline—an unmissable highlight that captures the heart of Hawke’s Bay. After soaking up the beauty of Craggy Range and Te Mata Peak, we’ll make our way to our second boutique winery, Te Mata Estate, for one more tasting experience, because in Hawke’s Bay, there’s always time for another great glass of wine. This is a small Group Tour To request Alt start times or customisations, Book on our Mates Travel website.

This fantastic and long serving tour delivers you a great visual and spoken overview of Napier. To assist with your tour, you will be guided through a photo book illustrating what Art Deco really is, why Art Deco in Napier. You will also learn the history of Napier and the huge 1931 earthquake and why Napier today is regarded as the art deco capital of the world. A fantastic and informative tour.

Explore the exquisite wine region of Hawkes Bay on this Signature Wine Tour, departing from Napier. Enjoy personalized tastings at four top wineries, with a focus on your preferred wine styles and flavors. Indulge in an artisanal cheese platter during the tour, which includes all tasting fees, ensuring a leisurely experience in a maximum group size of six. Travel in comfort in our luxury Mercedes V-Class MPV, with convenient pick-up and drop-off from your accommodation in Napier, Hastings, or Havelock North. - Tailored wine tastings based on your preferences - Visit four premium wineries with expert guidance - Enjoy an artisanal cheese platter at the second winery - Maximum group size of six for a personalized experience