6 Napier Vineyard Tours to Build a Day Around

1.Afternoon Winery Tour Tasting at 3 Great Wineries

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 147 reviews · 5 hours · from $112Our pick

Join guide Ross for a five-hour afternoon from Napier through Hawke’s Bay wine country. Taste local whites, reds, and aged wines at several estates, visit Silky Oaks Chocolates, hear grape-growing stories on Gimblett Gravels Road, and finish with cheese at Trinity Hill.

“Ross was a very accommodating and knowledgeable guide, the wineries all had a good range of tastings. The cheese platter at the final winery was a great end to a fun afternoon. Would highly recommend.”

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2.Afternoon Wine Tasting + visit Silky Oaks Chocolates

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 135 reviews · from $121Top rated

Join guide Ross for a five-and-a-half-hour afternoon through Hawke’s Bay wine country. Visit Mission Estate and other local producers, pause at Roys Hill, taste cheese and wine, and stop at Silky Oaks Chocolates. Hotel pickup, transport, water, and a Mission tasting glass are included.

“Learning about the Wine history of the region, tasting great Wine, a mellow vibe, a Top guide, Ross and experiencing it with my family! Awesome Staff at venues! Many Thanks.”

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3.Premium 4 -Best Wineries Napier Hawke’s Bay Tour, 5.5h – 6Hours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 134 reviews · from $114

Spend 5.5 to 6 hours visiting four Hawke’s Bay wineries, from boutique Gimblett Gravels producers to historic estates. Your guide, such as Kirsty, Samir, Sunny, or Anil, handles the driving, tastings, and local stories. Wine, pizza or platters, hotel pickup, and a small souvenir are included.

“A fantastic tour with a superb cheese platter lunch and a varied selection of wineries ranging from the boutique Brookfields to the larger producers”

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4.Shore Excursion: Napier/ Hawke’s Bay & Premium Wineries tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 93 reviews · from $96

Spend four hours with Hawkes Bay Scenic Tours exploring Napier’s Art Deco streets, Bluff Hill Lookout, Mission Estate Winery, and another premium winery. Guides such as Kirsty, Anil, Tere, and Mark add local history and practical help, while small groups, bottled water, and ship-port pickup keep the outing simple.

“What a fantastic tour. Alil & Kirsty where such fabulous hosts. Lots of fun, lots of knowledge, loved the stories & the festival so much fun”

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5.Winery + Gin Tasting Tour with Lunch Thu Fri Sat

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 75 reviews · from $134

Travel from Napier to Mission Estate for a gourmet platter and wine tasting, then visit National Gin Distillery and Askerne Estate. Guide Ross leads the English-language tour, with hotel pickup, generous tastings, local wine knowledge, and a final cheese board included.

“Ross have been a wonderfull Guide. Two Winetastings and one Gin-/Vodka-/Rumtasting. Everyone was quite unique. Beautifull Locations, delicous food for Lunch. Must try when you in Napier/Hastings. Thanks a lot!”

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6.Cape Coast Winery Tour on E-Bikes

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 67 reviews · 6 hours · from $89Best value

Pick up an e-bike, helmet, pannier, map, and shuttle from Tākaro Trails. Ride from Cape Kidnappers along the coast and Tuki Tuki River to Clearview, Elephant Hill, Askerne, Te Mata, and Black Barn. The route is self-guided, mostly flat, and best for relaxed cyclists who book winery visits ahead.

“We had a great day out… our guide was knowledgeable and gave us great advice. Communication before the trip was excellent.”

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