11. Napier's Bluff Hill to Te Mata Peak
· 3.5 hoursWe 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.
22. Great Escape Self-Guided Scenic Cycle Winery Tour from Napier
4.7· 77 reviews· 6 hoursExperience 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.
33. Napier: Cycle to Wineries - Half Day, self-guided
4.2· 20 reviewsExplore Hawke’s Bay by bike – a fun, easy SELF-GUIDED cycle ride to visit Hawke’s Bay leading wineries and choose a wine tasting or grab a bite to eat, before heading back to Napier and your start point. This is a SELF-GUIDED ride - we will give you a map. Allow at least 3.5 hours for these routes with 1-2 winery stops. NOTE: not all wineries are open everyday, please note winery opening days below. Your route is on a dedicated cycle pathway (from 40km/25 miles approx. 2.5 hours cycling beside the Pacific Ocean to trails through farmland, orchards, river stop banks & estuarys. Visit wineries along the way - you have 2 options for routes: LOOP TRAIL 40km/25miles - wineries along this trail - Mission OPEN 7 DAYS, Church Road OPEN 7 DAYS, Urban Winery OPEN Thurs-Sun). OR COASTAL Trail 50km/31miles return - wineries along this trail - Clearview OPEN Wed-Sun, Elephant Hill OPEN Thurs-Sun. NOTE you MUST BOOK the wineries, they will always be busy (sometimes SOLD OUT) on cruise days!
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