Top Napier Tours, Sightseeing & Cruises - page 3

This informative and historical self-guided audio tour of the Napier Earthquake will take you on a journey to the past to see the areas that were devastated by the 1931 earthquake in Hawke's Bay and how they have recovered. Perfectly suited for discovery on foot, our self-guided audio tour allows you to set the pace and explore at your leisure as you uncover the stories of this exciting city. To discover this wonderful city in your own time and at your own pace just download this self-guided audio tour, pop in your headphones, open the map that comes with your download and start walking. The tour will take approximately two hours, but you can pause the audio guide when needed. Grab a bite to eat or do some shopping along the way. Please note that this tour is only available in English.

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.

Created for private groups of four to six who want to explore Hawke’s Bay wine in comfort and at an unhurried pace. Travel in a Mercedes-Benz V-Class with your knowledgeable local host, visiting four premium wineries selected around your tastes, cellar-door availability and the best experiences on the day. All tasting fees are included, along with an artisanal cheese platter to share. Expect thoughtful wine conversation, regional stories and time to enjoy each stop—without a crowded coach or a fixed, one-size-fits-all route. Pickup and drop-off from your Hawke’s Bay accommodation are included.

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

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.

The Icons Tour is a flagship private wine experience - an exclusive journey to three of Hawke's Bay's most celebrated wineries. Over approximately five hours, you'll be taken in a luxury vehicle to three of the region's most iconic wineries, with hotel pickup and drop-off included. This isn't a standard tasting circuit - the Icons Tour gives you privileged access to the wines that put Hawke's Bay on the world map: think Trinity Hill's cult Homage Syrah, Craggy Range's celebrated Sofia, and other benchmark bottles such as Te Mata Estate's Coleraine. The exact wineries and wines are tailored to your palate and your recommendations, so every tour is curated around love. Midway through the day, relax over a luxury cheeseboard platter. For guests who want it, this can also include a stop at Te Mata Peak - Hawke's Bay's other true "icon" . The Icons Tour is Hawkes Bay at its most exclusive: the finest wines, the finest settings, and a day built entirely around you.