Before leaving the mainland to travel to picturesque New Zealand, visitors will have their hands full trying to experience as much of its beautiful landscapes. New Zealand’s stunning environment provides tourists the chance to chase waterfalls, drive up Te Mata Peak, and sail across Hawke’s Bay. First-time visitors will want to squeeze in a visit to the National Aquarium of New Zealand to encounter the adorable little penguins. If you want to explore the sheep farm-filled countryside en route to sample award-winning wines, please check out the following list of the best wine tours in Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand.
1. Visit Napier's celebrated vineyards on an afternoon tour (from USD 89.56)
For those visiting New Zeland for the first time, make sure to add a wine tour to experience Napier’s coastal beauty while sipping on exceptional vintages. Visitors will be driven to some of New Zealand’s world-renown wineries, including Mission Estate, to sip wine in a charming Victorian mansion. Next, guests will be driven to Church Road Winery, where they will sample some of New Zealand’s top-selling wines. The subsequent stop will be at Urban Winery to learn about wine fermentation in a stunning Art Nouveau building. After tasting Urban Winery’s best, the tour will journey past Esk Valley’s fruit orchards and vineyards en route to Linden Estate to sample wine and cheese pairings.
Napier: Afternoon Wine Gin Tasting Tour
Duration: 4.5 hour
2. Sample delicious wines in sunny Hawke's Bay (from USD 95.0)
Wine lovers who love the sun and the coastal scenery will want to sign up for a wine tour through Hawke’s Bay. As the air-conditioned shuttle winds along the narrow, mountain roads, guests will be treated to stunning views of Hawke’s Bay from the top of Te Mata Peak. During your tour, your guide will assist you with wine-making vocabulary for when you arrive at the various wineries. While touring selected wineries, visitors will be able to taste some of the best, regionally produced wines.
Half Day Small-Group Hawkes Bay Wine Tour
Duration: 4 to 5 hours
3. Taste wines and see Napier's Art Deco suburb (from USD 86.0)
For art lovers and wine lovers, make sure to sign up for this unique tour to experience Napier’s Art Deco suburb with classic cars lining its streets. As the shuttle leaves Napier for sunny Hawke’s Bay, guests will see magnificent views of the bay along with rolling pastures filled with sheep. During this exciting tour, the guide will stop at two world-renowned wineries for a tour of the facilities before sampling premium wines. Once the group has finished their wine tasting experience, it’s time to visit Ale House to sample sparkling ciders and craft beers.
Napier Shore Excursion: Art Deco Tour, Wine and Beer Tastings
Duration: 4 hours
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4. Tour Hawkes Valley's award-winning vineyards (from USD 91.0)
While exploring amazingly beautiful New Zealand, try to include a wine tour of the stunning Hawke’s Valley wine region to your itinerary. During this private tour, visitors will start at French-owned Church Road Winery. The next stops are Urban Winery and New Zealand’s oldest winery, Mission Estate Winery, where wine lovers will get to taste quality wines. Following a tasting and tour through Linden Estate’s vineyards, guests will be treated to cheese, biscuits, and wine in a private vineyard and see spectacular views of Hawke’s Bay.
Half-Day Napier Wine Tour
Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes
5. Experience Napier's legendary wineries (from USD 116.0)
During this amazing wine tour of Napier, visitors will get the chance to experience a wine tasting and savour a gourmet chef’s platter at the iconic Mission Estate Winery. Next, the group will journey onward to Church Road Winery to sip on sparkling wines while touring the estate’s immense cellar. After departing, wine enthusiasts will have the opportunity to sample Esk Valley Estate’s premium wines paired with cheese and biscuits. The final stop will be the legendary Linden Estate, where guests will learn about the grape growing process.
Napier Wine Tour with Chef's Platter
Duration: 5 hours 30 minutes
6. Indulge in Napier's amazing wines, ciders, and beers (from USD 110.0)
Visitors to Napier may want to choose this informative tour to experience the famed region’s limitless range of award-winning wines, ciders, and beers. During this half-day tour, visitors will stop at a boutique winery to be educated about winemaking techniques against the area’s sheep-filled pastures. After this informative stop, the group will travel to a wine museum to learn about New Zealand’s wine region. The shuttle will then voyage to its final stop at an alehouse to sample three glasses of fruity ciders or refreshingly cold beers at the immaculate stone bar.
Half-Day Wine and Beer Tour from Napier
Duration: 6 hours
7. Enjoy a wine tour accompanied by a gourmet lunch (from USD 113.6)
As you plan your itinerary to see New Zealand’s main attractions, consider adding a wine tour that travels along the lush, rolling hills of the countryside. Your first stop will be the legendary Mission Estate, where you will sample three red wines and three white wines. Following your tasting, you will dine on a gourmet lunch of hot seafood, cheese, fruit, and cold meats at the world-class Mission Estate Restaurant. Then it’s time to head to Urban Winery for a tour of the barrel hall and to sample three craft beers and four wines. Next, visitors will return to the shuttle to journey through beautiful Esk Valley en route to Linden Estate, where they will be presented with 10 wines to taste. To cap off this once-in-a-lifetime experience, the tour concludes with a glass of Sauvignon Blanc accompanied by New Zealand cheese and biscuits.
Napier: Wine and Gin Tasting Tour with Lunch
Duration: 5.5 hour
8. Journey to Hawke's Bay for premium wines (from USD 135.0)
For those wanting to see New Zealand’s famous countryside, sign up to tour through the breathtaking Hawke’s Bay region to sample its delicious wines. During this tour, visitors will travel in an air-conditioned shuttle while making stops at award-winning wineries. At each stop, the staff will educate wine lovers on their wines and the winemaking process. Upon finishing the mini-tours of each acclaimed winery, visitors will be rewarded by premium wines to sample.
Small Group Hawke's Bay Premium Afternoon Wine Tour
Duration: 4 hours
9. Taste highly-acclaimed wines at the country's oldest winery (from USD 74.0)
For those arriving in New Zealand by cruise ship and seeking to explore its wine country, this excursion is perfect since it includes four hours of wine tasting. Start your tour with amazing ocean views from the top of Bluff Hill Lookout before reaching Mission Estate Winery. Upon arriving at New Zealand’s oldest winery, visitors will receive a mini-tour of the vineyard along with a wine tasting session. The final stop includes a tour of Linden Estate Winery to sample more delicious wines accompanied by picturesque views of Napier’s surrounding mountains.
Wine and Sights Combo Shore Excursion
Duration: 4 hours
10. Sip your way through Hawke's Bay's wineries (from USD 75.0)
First-time visitors to New Zealand will want to tour its famous countryside with an exceptional wine tour led by Hawke’s Bay’s longest-running wine tour company, Bay Tours. While experiencing the natural beauty of the region, visitors will be treated to samples of amazing food and wine. At each iconic winery, guests will learn about the area’s wine production, sample their signature wines, and tour the property.
Afternoon Wine Tour of Hawke's Bay from Napier or Hastings
Duration: 4 hours
Tour New Zealand's world-class wineries
Following adventurous excursions of Northern New Zealand, set aside time for a leisurely wine tour through the rolling countryside of Hawke’s Bay. Visitors will enjoy the region’s stunning beauty while sampling award-winning wines at the country’s famed wineries. After sipping your way through Hawke’s Bay’s picturesque wine country, begin planning to explore more of New Zealand.
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