Top Napier Half-day Tours - page 2

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

Satisfy your sweet tooth and discover a different side of Hawke’s Bay on this delightful journey through the region’s picturesque countryside. Accompanied by a friendly local guide, you'll visit some of Hawke’s Bay’s most loved artisan producers, sampling local honey, handcrafted chocolates, and New Zealand’s iconic real fruit ice cream along the way. Unlike larger coach tours, our small-group experience offers a more personal and relaxed pace, with opportunities to connect with local producers and hear the stories behind their craft. Travelling through beautiful rural landscapes, you'll gain insight into the region's food culture, local history, and hidden gems. Perfect for families, couples, friends, and food lovers of all ages, this tour showcases a side of Hawke’s Bay that many visitors miss. You'll discover exceptional local flavours, warm hospitality, and authentic experiences that celebrate the people and produce that make Hawke’s Bay so special.

Biking is a great way to get active and enjoy Hawke’s Bay’s environment while indulging in wine at some of the area’s finest wineries. After being matched with your cycle gear, transfer to the starting point, then set out on a self-guided tour along 10 miles (16 kilometers) of scenic trails. Stop to sample wine along the way (own cost) before a late-afternoon transfer back to Napier.

This isn’t just another wine tour — it’s a journey into the heart of New Zealand’s Great Wine Capital. With small groups and a personal touch, you’ll explore Hawke’s Bay’s boutique wineries at a relaxed pace, learning the stories that shaped this region into the gateway of New Zealand’s wine industry. From the elegant Art Deco streets of Napier to the world-famous Gimblett Gravels, every stop reveals a new layer of history, flavor, and craftsmanship. You’ll connect directly with passionate winemakers, enjoy intimate tastings, and savor a local cheese platter among the vineyards. Led by friendly, knowledgeable guides who love what they do, this experience combines culture, architecture, and award-winning wines in one unforgettable day. It’s authentic, immersive, and full of heart — exactly what a Great Wine Capital deserves.

Discover Napier’s world-famous Art Deco charm and the natural beauty of Hawke’s Bay on this private full-day tour. Designed for cruise guests, it combines the city’s iconic 1930s architecture with panoramic lookouts, artisan shops, honey tastings, and chocolate delights. Enjoy a relaxed day with plenty of photo stops, local flavors, and breathtaking views across the region.

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.

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.

We start your day by driving to the Famous Hawkes bay Farmers Market, where you can stroll through the grounds and and taste local products otherwise not available on a Sunday or have a bacon sandwich or a fresh squeezed juice whilst listening to the live music, onto Te Mata Peak not to be missed by any traveler to Hawkes bay, with its 360 degree views from 399 meters above sea level. back down to the Arataki Honey centre with the live bee displays (behind glass) and the chance to sample up to 12 different Honeys. Next we drive to the home of Silky Oak chocolates for a look at the range of products available and if we wish to buy we can. Lastly we drive to the top of Bluff Hill and Look out to the North of Napier and over look the port .

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 a second boutique winery, often Te Mata Estate, for one more tasting experience Note: The second winery is often Te Mata Estate, but it may change depending on availability This is a Private Experience

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.

Start your day with leisurely walking tour along Marine Parade, Napiers scenic waterfront. Along the way, you will pass notable landmarks such as the famous Pania of the Reef statue and the iconic Soundshell and Veronica Sunbay. For an optional adventure, take a hike up to the bluff Hill Lookout, offering panoramic views of Napier and the Pacific Ocean. Next, explore Napiers Art Deco Quarter, renowned for its intricate architecture, geometric shapes, and vibrant colors. Learn about the 1931 earthquake that shaped the city is design as you visit iconic buildings like the T&G Building, Daily Telegraph Building, and the Napier Municipal Theatre. End your tour with a visit to the National Aquarium of New Zealand where you will get to see saltwater, freshwater, and land animal exhibits from around the world and of course Aoteoroa.

Discover the beauty of Hawke’s Bay on this curated 4-hour Private Shore Tour, blending coastal scenery, iconic vineyards, and breathtaking panoramic views. Designed for cruise guests with limited time, it showcases the region’s finest highlights in comfort and style. Travel through Art Deco Napier, enjoy glimpses of Cape Kidnappers, taste premium wines, and ascend Te Mata Peak for unforgettable 360° vistas. This tour offers a perfect balance of local culture, nature, and regional flavors.

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

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.

The 6-hour tour overviews the region, highlighting art deco, orchids, vineyards, sheep farming, cattle farming, deer farming, and so much more. Spectacular rural drive and views. The history of the area, including the 1931 earthquake, is illustrated with the aid of a photo book.  You will start your day learning what art deco actually is, so you know what to look out for in terms of the unique art deco found here in Napier and Hastings cities. You will visit a lovely "off-track" scenic lookout that looks out over the city of Napier, Hawkes Bay, Cape Kidnappers, and Te Mata Peak. Next, it is off through the area you have just seen along the coast, a hidden valley, and to Te Mata Peak. You will then also visit the largest honey producer in the Southern Hemisphere. You will have time for a short lunch at a cafe in the Hastings area, then back to Napier for a wine tasting before finishing back in Napier by driving through a lovingly kept art deco housing suburb.

Take a scenic drive through the countryside to visit Maraetotara Falls, where you can enjoy a peaceful walk and views of the waterfall. Next, head to the Arataki Honey Visitors Centre, the largest beekeeping business in the Southern Hemisphere, to sample Manuka Honey and learn about honey production. Continue to the famous Te Mata Peak for the panoramic views over the Hawkes Bay. Stop at Ahuriri Village, a historic fishing village known for its charming atmosphere and the National Tobacco Building, an iconic Art Deco structure perfect for photos.

Come for an exclusive experience inside the Heretaunga Studio at award-winning Smith & Sheth. This beautifully curated wine journey invites you to experience wine through all your senses in a thoughtful, intimate environment. Every detail is intentional, every pour personal. Imagine fine wine, beautiful design, with immersive storytelling. Plus, we get to taste wine straight from the barrels. After Smith & Sheth, we'll visit a second Urban Winery where creativity, craft, and bold winemaking come to life in unexpected ways... The Urban Wine Tour is not your average wine tour. It's a fresh alternative to the traditional Wine tastings, taking you beyond the vines and into exciting urban spaces. This is wine tasting reimagined — stylish, intimate, and full of surprises. This is Hawke's Bay Wine Country with a twist. - Small Group Tour. * To request Alternative start times or tour customisations - Book on our Mates Travel website.