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Top 10 food & drink things to do in Napier

Napier on a fork. Walking food tours through the markets, cooking classes with local chefs, tasting flights at the bars worth your time, and a couple of long lunches that double as the day's plan.

  1. Napier's Bluff Hill to Te Mata Peak, Napier1

    1. Napier's Bluff Hill to Te Mata Peak

    · 3.5 hours

    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.

  2. Scenic Te Mata Peak Tour by Supertrike, Napier2

    2. Scenic Te Mata Peak Tour by Supertrike

    5.0· 122 reviews· 2 hours

    *All cruise tours depart from the National Aquarium - please see note below* This scenic tour will depart Napier, following the coastline before heading inland to follow the beautiful Tukituki River with stunning views across the valley and the Havelock North hills to Te Mata Peak. You will then cross the river, heading past Craggy Range winery and into Havelock North before starting the exhilarating climb, almost 400m, to the top of the Peak with spectacular, 360-degree panoramic views of Hawkes Bay and on a clear day as far as the volcanic Ruapehu! Climbing a mountain on a V8 trike can be an experience to remember, great for celebrating birthdays or that special occasion. We spend approximately 20 mins at the Peak before heading back down through the orchards and vineyards. Napier does not have a cruise passenger terminal so all passengers a required to hop on the free shuttles into the city, the second stop is the National Aquarium which is where our cruise tours depart from.

  3. Wine Tour and Tastings in Hawkes Bay, Napier3

    3. Wine Tour and Tastings in Hawkes Bay

    5.0· 79 reviews· 4 hours

    Sit back and relax on your wine tour in a fully restored 1970 Retro Kombi Van with your fun and informed guide Craig! Craig loves to share the beauty of Hawkes Bay and the variety of vineyards and wine on offer.

  1. Cape Winery Cycle Tour - 6 wineries, self-guided, Napier4

    4. Cape Winery Cycle Tour - 6 wineries, self-guided

    4.9· 64 reviews· 6 hours

    Our most popular tour! Enjoy a full-day, self-guided biking tour (riding FUN e-bikes) to some of the regions finest wineries to enjoy wine tastings galore. We take you (and your bike) at 10am out to the stunning Cape Kidnappers where your easy, flat cycle route starts. This trail cycles past 5 award-winning wineries along a 20km stretch of easy, scenic cycle pathways. Meet our van at the last winery at Havelock North at Black Barn Vineyard for a 4pm transfer back to your pick up point. A truly memorable experience enjoying the best wineries of Hawke's Bay on a bike! If you have booked this tour on a Saturday or public holiday, we totally recommend making bookings at the wineries you want to stop at.

  2. Napier E-bike Hire, Napier5

    5. Napier E-bike Hire

    4.9· 113 reviews

    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!

  3. Small group - Napier Premium Winery , Beer & Cider + 5.5h to 6h., Napier6

    6. Small group - Napier Premium Winery , Beer & Cider + 5.5h to 6h.

    4.9· 45 reviews· 5.5 hours

    This tour caters for everyone. Beer drinkers, Cider drinkers and Wine drinkers.. (Tea and coffee drinkers). Wow, a tour that has something for everyone... All Premium Wineries Wineries are hand selected to give you the best selection and overview of our wineries that we think possible within the time allowed. We only visit Premium Wineries no compromise..

  4. Napier Gourmet Winery Luncheon + tastings at 3 Great Wineries, Napier7

    7. Napier Gourmet Winery Luncheon + tastings at 3 Great Wineries

    4.9· 87 reviews· 6 hours

    Join this wonderful tour leisurely visiting 3 great wineries and the chef's gourmet platter with a glass of wine at Mission Estate Winery.. * Spend time absorbing the history of the 170 year old Estate. *Select your own wine to accompany the gourmet platter. *Taste great wines grown the the world renown Gimblett Gravels growing Region *Stop down Gimblett Gravels Road to learn about grape growing from your guide Ross a retired grape grower. * Wine tasting at Trinity Hill Estate *Wine tasting at Pask Estate *Enjoy cheeses and biscuits provided by tour tour guide. Disclaimer. Occasionally the itinerary may deviate from that posted due to no fault of the tour provider who accepts no liability for such change

  5. Half Day Sightseeing and Taste Tour, Napier8

    8. Half Day Sightseeing and Taste Tour

    4.9· 47 reviews

    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 4 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. With the sightseeing done first and tasting experiences after, this tour provides ampul opportunities for photos and purchasing of local products during our stops.

  6. Small Group - Half-Day Hawke's Bay Winery Tour, Napier9

    9. Small Group - Half-Day Hawke's Bay Winery Tour

    4.8· 57 reviews

    Join Hawke's Bay scenic tour's small Wine tour group. Visit 4 Internationally recognised Wineries. tastings, admissions and any drinks advertised are included. Tour is door to door service.

  7. Napier: Afternoon Wine Tasting + visit Silky Oaks Chocolates, Napier10

    10. Napier: Afternoon Wine Tasting + visit Silky Oaks Chocolates

    4.8· 136 reviews· 5.5 hours

    Join this wine tour for an afternoon of relaxing and good wine and great company * Visit NZ's oldest winery The Mission, taste and tour * Travel through the vineyards of the renown Gimblett Gravels wine growing region * Learn about grape growing from your guide a retired grape grower. * Complimentary wine cheese and biscuits. * Visit a chocolate shop where they produce hand made chocolates. * Taste at the beautifully renovated Pask Estate. * Enjoy Gimblett Gavels grown wines at Trinity Hill Estate . * Tour duration 4hrs to 5hrs. * Pick up and drop off from your accommodation. * A surcharge of may apply for Hastings and Havelock North pick ups Disclaimer. Occasionally the itinerary may deviate from that posted due to no fault of the tour provide who accepts no liability for such change.

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