Top Napier Tours, Sightseeing & Cruises

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.

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.

Discover the rural beauty and Art Deco architecture of Hawke’s Bay on a half-day shore excursion from Napier. Travel through orchards, vineyards, and farming areas, visit the Arataki Honey Visitor Centre for honey tasting, and enjoy panoramic views from Te Mata Peak. All transport is by climate-controlled vehicle, making this tour a perfect introduction to the region’s landscapes and history.

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

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.

We are the only Kombi in Napier doing tours. The 1970 Kombi is fully restored, exclusive to 6 guests only making your tour a very personal experience. Craig loves taking out visitors and showing off the gorgeous Napier, Hawkes Bay!

Make the most of a short time on land with this half-day tour of Napier’s highlights, especially designed for cruise-ship passengers. Tour the Art Deco city in an Art Deco bus with large windows and a rear viewing deck for taking great photos. Hear live commentary as you visit the Celestial Star Compass Māori monument, Silky Oak Chocolate Company, and the Art Deco National Tobacco building photo stop.

Explore the best of Napier’s wine and craft beer scene on this small-group tour designed for both cruise ship passengers and land-based visitors. Visit either two Hawke's Bay wineries or one winery and a craft brewery for samples at each destination. This tour also includes a stop in Napier’s Art Deco center as well as pickup and drop-off from Napier Port or your accommodation, for added convenience.

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.

Nature lovers will enjoy this shore excursion from Napier to the gannet colony at Cape Kidnappers. Make the most of a short time on land on a bird-watching safari. This tour is ideal for travelers with limited mobility because you’ll be driven up close to the gannets. Admire the coastal views as well as the sight of thousands of birds.

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.

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.

Join Prinsy’s for a relaxed half-day trip through beautiful scenery when touring the Hawke’s Bay’s wineries when you join our tour with hotel pickup. Sample wines at up to four internationally recognised wineries, enjoy a complimentary cheeseboard, and learn to translate winemaking jargon into plain English. This half-day tour offers a personal experience with a small group of travelers, leaving you free to enjoy the region’s celebrated wines without planning hassles.

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 .

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.

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.

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. 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.

Step into the heart of Te Matau-a-Māui (Hawke's Bay) on an authentic cultural journey through the stories, landscapes, and living traditions of Ngāti Kahungunu. As you travel through Napier, Hastings, and Havelock North, your guide will bring the region to life through captivating storytelling, connecting each place to the people, legends, and history that have shaped it for generations. Journey to culturally significant sites including Ōtātara Pā, Ngā Pou o Heretaunga, and Te Mata Peak, and hear the story of the Battle of Ōmarunui and the enduring legend of Pania of the Reef. Each stop offers a deeper connection to the history, whakapapa, and culture woven into the landscape. More than a sightseeing tour, this is a meaningful opportunity to experience Māori culture through authentic storytelling, spectacular scenery, and a deeper understanding of the enduring relationship between our people and whenua (land). Nau mai, haere mai—come, journey with us. Small-group tour.

Make the most of your day in Napier - hop on one of our E-bikes and start exploring! Discover the beauty of Hawke’s Bay on a comfortable step-through E-bike—easy to ride all day long. The region’s cycle trails are renowned for their relaxed, scenic routes that link award-winning wineries and top local eateries. Along the way, take in stunning coastal views, peaceful wetlands, Māori heritage sites, lush vineyards and orchards, the historic Ahuriri village, and iconic Art Deco architecture. Our friendly team will set you up with your e-bike and all the info you need for a memorable adventure. Start your Hawke’s Bay journey with Napier City Bike Hire & Tours! Cruise ship passengers info: All passengers are transported on free shuttle buses from Napier Port to the Napier iSite Visitor Information Centre. Our store is located directly across the street from the Visitors Centre. We open outside our normal hours to match your ship's docking time - so you can make most of your visit!

We start your tour with the centenary gardens and waterfall then up to the Bluff hill lookout where we look down on the port and Northern parts of Napier. out along the Marine parade pointing out the highlights of this area. we now drive out through the orchards and farmland of the TukiTuki Valley and get to see the animals and get that scenic photo, onto Havelock north and up Te Mata Peak, 360 degree views and 400 meters above sea level. down again to the Arataki Honey Visitor centre for the bee displays and tasting up to 12 unique honey flavors. next to the Figgery where we lean about the fig's and taste some of the products available. now back to Napier for some retail therapy if time is permitting.

Get active while experiencing the best of the Hawke’s Bay countryside on a self-guided e-bike tour that's ideal for cruise ship passengers stopping in Napier. Riding an e-bike helps you cover more miles using less energy, while this self-guided option lets you explore at your own pace. Choose between two routes of different lengths; whichever trail you take, you’re guaranteed stunning ocean and vineyard views as you pedal.

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.

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.