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Hawke's Bay

Hawke's Bay

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Hawke’s Bay is a large bay in the eastern North Island, as well as the name of the region in which the bay is found. The main towns are Napier and Hastings; the two are often just referred to as Napier-Hastings. Hawke’s Bay is famous for its quality wine and the 1930s architecture.

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Half Day Small-Group Hawkes Bay Wine Tour

Half Day Small-Group Hawkes Bay Wine Tour

Drive around the sunny Hawkes Bay and get a taste of the region’s well-regarded wines on this small group tour. There’s no need to choose a sober driver – get chauffeured around a handful of Hawkes Bay wineries on this tour, leaving you free to sample as many wines as you want. Learn how to translate winemaking jargon from your guide and enjoy wine-tasting like a professional. Beat the heat as you drive between wineries in an air-conditioned minivan.

4 to 5 hours
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National Aquarium of New Zealand in Napier General Admission

National Aquarium of New Zealand in Napier General Admission

Open 7 days a week from 9am - 5pm, self guide your way through a range of exhibits from Mountains to sea. You will see introduced species, native tuna (eels), our brown kiwi and tuatara of Aotearoa before finishing under the sea, our largest exhibit. Experience the wonders of the ocean as you witness the stingrays gliding through the water and the grace and beauty of the sea life. Feeding times 10am and 2pm daily.

30 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes
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Gannet Safaris Overland tour to Cape Kidnappers Gannet Colony

Gannet Safaris Overland tour to Cape Kidnappers Gannet Colony

The gannets at Cape Kidnappers are well known to conservationists and Hawkes Bay locals but, because their colony is situated on a private station, it can be difficult to get up close to say hello. With permits to cross the land, this tour offers an experience of the bay that most visitors to Napier miss out on. Cross Cape Kidnappers Station's riverbeds, gullies and pasture in comfort and style; your journey is operated using rugged, air-conditioned vehicles.

3 hours
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Deco Napier, Te Mata Peak, Wine & Cheese tasting

Deco Napier, Te Mata Peak, Wine & Cheese tasting

Hop on a complimentary shuttle from the cruise terminal when your ship pulls into port, and meet your guide at Napier for a 3-hour sightseeing tour of the CBD and surroundings. This guided shore excursion includes highlights such as the sailing yachts at Ahuriri Marina, the orchards of the scenic Esk Valley, and panoramic views of Hawke’s Bay. Vsit my colorful garden and enjoy complimentary wine cheese and crackers out amongst the vines

3 hours
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Shore Excursion: 4 Hour Premium Hawkes Bay and Napier Tour

Shore Excursion: 4 Hour Premium Hawkes Bay and Napier Tour

See and experience Napier’s highlights on this half-day shore excursion that’s especially designed for travelers with limited time on land. You’ll be picked up at the port and taken on a tour of Art Deco Napier and Hastings, learning about the events that led to this artistic style dominating. Continue up Te Mata Peak by road, to enjoy sweeping views of Hawkes Bay.

4 hours
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Best of Napier & Hawkes Bay Tour

Best of Napier & Hawkes Bay Tour

Napier is a small but vibrant seaside city nestled on the coastline of one of New Zealand’s most creative wine-making and fruit-growing regions. Get out and see it all on this fully air-conditioned small group tour, guided by our local driver who will ensure you return to port happy and relaxed, with warm memories of this charming Art Deco-inspired city and its rural surrounds.

4 hours
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Shore Excursion: Scenic Rafting from Napier

Shore Excursion: Scenic Rafting from Napier

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.

5 hours 30 minutes
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Napier Afternoon Wine, & Gin Tasting (Thurs thru to Saturdays )

Napier Afternoon Wine, & Gin Tasting (Thurs thru to Saturdays )

Fine-tune your appreciation of New Zealand wine on this afternoon tour of the Hawkes Valley wine region from Napier. Enjoy tours and tastings at several vineyards including New Zealand's oldest winery. After strolling the vineyards of the Linden Estate, end the day with wine cheese and biscuits amongst the vines during the summer season.

4 hours 30 minutes
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Napier Shore Excursion: Wine, Beer & Art Deco Tour

Napier Shore Excursion: Wine, Beer & Art Deco Tour

Step off your cruise ship and straight into the vibrant 1930s in swinging, seaside Napier. Immerse yourself in the colorful city’s celebrated art deco architecture and learn about its earth-shaking history on this half-day excursion that includes a visit to one historic winery and beer tastings at the local Ale House.

4 hours
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Napier Shore Excursion: City Sights and Hawke's Bay Tour

Napier Shore Excursion: City Sights and Hawke's Bay Tour

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

5 hours

Shore Excursion: 4-Hour Discover Hawkes Bay and Napier Tour

Shore Excursion: 4-Hour Discover Hawkes Bay and Napier Tour

Discover the rural beauty of Hawkes Bay and Napier’s Art Deco architecture on a half-day shore excursion from Napier. You’ll see a scenic landscape of orchards, vineyards, and pasture, and enjoy dramatic views of Te Mata Peak. Next, step back in time in Napier’s historic neighborhoods, where you’ll see perfectly-preserved Art Deco architecture that dates back to the 1930s and 1940s. With all transport by climate-controlled coach or minivan, this Napier shore excursion is the perfect introduction to the Hawke’s Bay region.

4 hours
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Hawkes Bay Wineries Self-Guided Bike Tour

Hawkes Bay Wineries Self-Guided Bike Tour

Take a self-guided bike tour of wineries in the Hawke's Bay Region, departing near Hastings. Your bicycle route covers up to 12 miles (20 km) on the Hawke's Bay Trails, with stops at Bridge Pa Triangle and Gimblett Gravels wineries along the way (tasting fees are your own expense.) A helmet, map and support vehicle are all included on this full-day adventure.

6 hours
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Small Group Half-Day Napier Wine Experience Tour

Small Group Half-Day Napier Wine Experience Tour

Get a comprehensive introduction to Napier wine by visiting four very different wineries for tastings, from the oldest winery in New Zealand to newer establishments with fresh takes on local flavors. You’ll sample wines at each stop, then see a wine museum that’s built into former wine fermentation tanks, with traces of the wine-making process still evident on the walls. This tour is limited to 11 people for a fun and personal experience, and it includes round-trip transport from hotels in Napier city.

5 hours
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Cape Coast Wineries Self-Guided Scenic Bike Tour from Napier

Cape Coast Wineries Self-Guided Scenic Bike Tour from Napier

Get out of the tour bus and create your own journey on this self-guided scenic bike ride to coastal wineries. Spend some time outdoors on the beautiful coast near Hawke’s Bay, riding beachside roads and a cycle trail to three wineries. The wineries are all located towards the end of the trail, so you won’t have to worry about riding bikes while drinking wine. When your winery visits are over, a shuttle takes you back to Napier. Shuttle pick up time departs Elephant Hill at 4pm and subject to change if there's an additional shuttle.

6 hours
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Half Day Sights and Tastes Tour in Napier

Half Day Sights and Tastes Tour in Napier

We will take you on a tour with fun and laughter whilst showing you a large area of our region. we cover over 100 km in our minivan to show you the highlights of the region. This tour can be done in 3 hours but also can take a little longer depending on the time the traveler has. We provide a driver guide and they give a comprehensive dialogue along the way. This tour can be made into a private tour with a little extra fee added. With the sightseeing done first and tasting experiences after, this tour provides ampul opportunities for photos and purchasing of local products during our stops.

3 to 4 hours
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Napier E-bike Hire

Napier E-bike Hire

Ride a bike through Napier's historic downtown, off-road cycling trails, and country roads with a rental that includes everything you need for a full day of exploring. You'll be fitted by a team of bike mechanics, then set out with a map of the best places to explore in Napier and Hawkes Bay. Favorite stops include area wineries, scenic wetlands, and beaches, with 124 miles (200 km.) of flat, off-road bike paths for a leisurely ride.

1 to 8 hours
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Hawkes Bay Wineries Electric Self-Guided Bike Tour

Hawkes Bay Wineries Electric Self-Guided Bike Tour

Make your way around the wineries of Hawke’s Bay without driving worries—and with a big dose of fresh air and fun—on this self-guided e-bike experience. Collect your e-bike, don the supplied helmet, and pedal around the estates at your own pace using the provided route map. Visit your choice of wineries like Abbey Cellars and Unison Vineyard, enjoy wine-tastings (own expense), and collect any wine purchases (own expense) at your finishing point (summer only).

6 hours
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Half Day Wine Tour in Napier

Half Day Wine Tour in Napier

This half-day wine tour is both fun and educational, showing you the absolute best that Hawkes Bay has to offer. Taste around thirty different wines, all while drinking in the sunshine along with the amazing panoramic views. we pick up and drop off at your accomodation. We visit 4 wineries out of 15 as its dependant on the day and time of year where we go.

5 hours
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Napier Bike Hire

Napier Bike Hire

Much of the Napier-Hastings region of the Hawke’s Bay – including wineries, beaches and lookouts – is within cycling distance of central Napier. Skip the tour buses and minivans and head out on your own adventure with this full-day bicycle hire package. All the gear you need, including helmets, locks, maps and mechanical support, is provided with your bicycle. Everything else – where to go, what to see and when to get there – is up to you and your group.

1 to 8 hours
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Napier Gourmet Luncheon Wine & Gin Taste( Thurs thru Sat)

Napier Gourmet Luncheon Wine & Gin Taste( Thurs thru Sat)

Travel with a small group to three or four separate wineries in Napier. This 6-hour tour introduces you to a range of varietals including a glass of wine and chef's platter lunch at the Mission Estate Winery, followed by Church Road Winery (during the winter season), Urban Winery including optional craft beer tasting. Finish with wine, cheese, and crackers out amongst the vines.

5 hours 30 minutes
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Cape Winery Cycle Tour - 6 wineries, self-guided

Cape Winery Cycle Tour - 6 wineries, self-guided

Biking is a great way to visit wineries and explore Hawke’s Bay. With this tour, explore more than 10 miles (16 kilometers) of scenic, bike-friendly paths at your own pace, stopping at some of the region’s finest wine producers along the way. Opt for an available wine purchase pick-up service, so you won’t have to lug bottles around on a bicycle.

6 hours
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Wine Tour and Tastings in Hawkes Bay

Wine Tour and Tastings in Hawkes Bay

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.

4 hours
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Shore Excursion: Small group Napier Art Deco & Wine & Beer taste

Shore Excursion: Small group Napier Art Deco & Wine & Beer taste

Combine Napier’s art deco architecture with Hawkes Bay wine on a half-day shore excursion that concludes with drinks at an ale house or brewery. Start by exploring Napier and a frozen-in-time art deco suburb, then visit a winery for a tasting. At the final stop, this tour includes three drinks from a list of ciders and beers, the perfect ending to a trip through the Hawkes Bay region.

4 hours
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2.5-Hour Napier Art Deco Tour

2.5-Hour Napier Art Deco Tour

Discover Napier’s striking Art Deco architecture on this city tour. 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.

2 hours 30 minutes
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What are people saying about Hawke's Bay

Best of Napier & Hawkes Bay Tour

Susan_F, Nov 2023

Informative, relaxed & friendly.

The knowledge Paul shared around the Napier area was excellent. The tour was informative, friendly & very relaxed. I would highly recommend Paul to any visitor to Napier & the Napier area.

Best of Napier & Hawkes Bay Tour

Katherine_K, Apr 2023

Awesome experience

Paul was such an informative guide. Vehicle on top shape. Very interesting stops. Definitely a must-do while in Napier.

Best of Napier & Hawkes Bay Tour

Dennis_B, Apr 2023

Our tour Guide John did a...

Our tour Guide John did a great job of providing a lof of interesting historic and area information and took us to all places listed which were very pleasant. Highly recommend this half day tour.

Best of Napier & Hawkes Bay Tour

Velda_H, Apr 2023

Lovely day!

A most lovely day with John, our tour guide, who provided us with much local knowledge as we traveled around Napier, Te Mata Peak, Arataki Honey Visitors Center, etc...As a former sheep farmer, he gave insights to that way of life, and talked about Cyclone Gabrielle as we drove past the damaged areas. This tour is a very good introduction to the Napier are and we hope to come back and spend more time here.

Best of Napier & Hawkes Bay Tour

Edwin_B, Apr 2023

Fantastic Tour and Guide!

Paul was knowledgeable and had a great sense of humor - simply put he could not have been a better driver and guide, he gave just the right amount of commentary and facts to match the scenery. We saw a nice assortment of things to see and do (great views, a honey store/visitor center, interesting outdoor art and candy shop, etc.). Had us back to the ship in plenty of time.

Best of Napier & Hawkes Bay Tour

Joyce_P, Mar 2023

Excellent

Very good guide!! Learned a lot about the area and the history. The guide was very versed in the area.

Best of Napier & Hawkes Bay Tour

Erwin_R, Mar 2023

Great times in Napier!!

Paul was a great guide, very Knowledgeable and helpful. He was able to provide a great tour even though they were still experiencing the aftermath of the recent cyclone.

Best of Napier & Hawkes Bay Tour

Dan_L, Feb 2023

Great tour

Great tour. Beautiful stop at a quaint cafe and sculpture Park. Stoped at great overlook of the area.

Best of Napier & Hawkes Bay Tour

Scott_R, Feb 2023

Art Deco and a Grand View

Bernard was a great tour guide and we enjoyed seeing all the art deco buildings and hearing the history of Napier. The stop at Birdswood was very pleasant and a chance for a coffee, ice cream and a stroll. The views from Te Mata Peak we’re grand. A beautiful day!

Best of Napier & Hawkes Bay Tour

Raewyn_S, Feb 2021

Enjoyable day out

Picked up on time. Paul was very knowledgeable and very friendly personality. We enjoyed our time on the tour and the places we visited. Our highlight was Te Mata Peak.

Best of Napier & Hawkes Bay Tour

James_D, Apr 2023

Recommend highly for your Napier stop

We had one of the best guides ever with Paul in Napier. He had his own vehicle and there were six of us for the five hour experience. We had a drive through Napier with a few photo stops then off to the country to Havelock North , Hawke’s Bay and Ta Mata Peak. We went right to the top. For the first time since the cyclone the road was open. What an experience. We also had stops at Bird Wind and the Honey factory Aranaki. Not to be missed! Paul was both humorous and informed. One of the best guides anywhere. Happy we engaged this tour

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The best ways to experience Hawke's Bay are:

Half Day Small-Group Hawkes Bay Wine Tour
National Aquarium of New Zealand in Napier General Admission
Gannet Safaris Overland tour to Cape Kidnappers Gannet Colony
Deco Napier, Te Mata Peak, Wine & Cheese tasting

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