Top Napier Wine Tasting Tours

Taste local wines at three top Napier-area wineries without having to drive yourself or pick a sober driver on this small-group tour. While many wine tours are just a couple of hours, this tour provides a full day of indulgence. Refuel with a gourmet chef’s platter for lunch at one winery. Explore a range of varietals produced in the North Island’s premier wine region and receive a souvenir wine glass.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Discover Napier's famous Art Deco heritage and learn about the devastating 1931 earthquake with the help of a guided photo presentation. Then enjoy premium wine tastings at either Brookfields or Mission Estate Winery, followed by a visit to Craggy Range Winery and the stunning views from Te Mata Peak everything included. Cruise ships : This tour departure will be adjusted as per ship arrival. Please inquire before booking.

Step back in time on our Hawke’s Bay Historic Wineries Tour. Visit Mission Estate, NZ’s oldest winery, founded by French missionaries in 1851, and taste elegant wines while exploring the beautifully preserved building and cellar. Drive through historic Taradale, lined with charming villas and early settler cottages that tell the story of Hawke’s Bay’s wine pioneers. Next, we will visit Church Road Winery, est in 1897 by Tom McDonald, father of NZ’s fine reds. To finish, we’ll take you up to Bluff Hill Lookout for sweeping views over Napier Port, the Pacific Ocean, and Napier’s Art Deco skyline. Experience the heritage in every glass! - Visit Mission Estate, NZ’s oldest winery - Explore historic cellars and buildings - Guided tastings of premium Hawke’s Bay wines - Learn the region’s winemaking history - Travel through scenic countryside - Expert guide offering rich historical context * To request Alternative start times or tour customisations - Book on our Mates Travel website.

Make the most of a short time on land as your cruise docks in Napier on a half-day shore excursion that includes two of the city’s highlights: Art Deco architecture and wine. Take a tour of the city’s celebrated Art Deco buildings and learn about the earth-shaking history that led to it. Visit a top winery in the North Island’s largest wine-producing region and sample some of its finest wines.

Pedal through stunning scenery and world-class wineries on the Coast to Country Winery Cycle Tour. This 20km ride takes you from the historic Hygge Cafe along beautiful Cape Coast and alongside the Tukituki River, offering picturesque views of Te Mata Peak. Enjoy wine tastings at selected vineyards and savor a leisurely lunch before returning to Napier via shuttle. Perfect for cycling enthusiasts and wine lovers, this tour is designed for all ages, with e-bikes available for a more relaxed ride. - Cycle through scenic coastal trails and estuaries for 20km - Visit local wineries for tastings and lunch options - Shuttle service to the start of the route leaves at 10.30am - Return shuttle leaves at 4pm from Black Barn winery - Recommended for couples, groups and wine enthusiasts - E-bike sizes XXS–XL, for heights 140 - 200cm

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.

The Hawke's Bay wine region produces some of New Zealand’s most renowned wines, and is also beloved for its beers and ciders. This afternoon small-group tour lets you sample all three plus enjoy lunch during visits to some of New Zealand’s best tasting spots. Enjoy it all in a group of no more than 15 people, ensuring you get your fair share of your guide’s attention. Hotel and port pickup within Napier is included for added convenience.

Enjoy a great day out in and around the charming Art Deco city of Napier with this small-group beer, wine, cider, and gin tour. Visit a range of locations in and around the city, allowing you to try a wide variety of alcoholic beverages. Tea and coffee can also be provided for those who don’t drink alcohol. Hotel pickup and drop-off within Napier are included for your convenience.

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. E-bike sizes XXS–XL, for heights 140 - 200cm

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

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.

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.

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.

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 small Group Tour To request 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 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