New Zealand · FOOD AND DRINK TOURS IN NAPIER
Every trip has one free day too few. These 10 food and drink tours in Napier justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.
Spend an afternoon with guide Ross visiting Mission Estate, the National Gin Distillery, and Askerne Estate. Taste several Hawke’s Bay wines, five gins, and New Zealand cheeses, with hotel pickup, a souvenir wine glass, and orchard views included.
“Knowledgeable, friendly tour guide and wine and gin guides. A most enjoyable afternoon would definitely recommend.”
Join guide Ross for a relaxed, small-group afternoon through Hawke’s Bay’s wine country. Visit Mission Estate and other local wineries, sample wine with cheese and biscuits, learn about Gimblett Gravels, and finish with a sweet stop at Silky Oaks Chocolates. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.
“Ross was fantastic! Picked us up from our Air BNB right on time, did a great job of explaining where we were, and kept it interesting. All the places we went to knew him by name and so it did feel like we got the 'very special' treatment. The tastings were ample, well thought out and extremely enjoyable. Highly recommend to anyone wanting to see what else Napier has to offer!”
See Napier and Hawke’s Bay in a 13-seat-or-smaller van with local guides such as Ross and John. Expect Te Mata Peak views, Bluff Hill, reconstructed Art Deco streets, a private garden stop, and a seated tasting of at least five wines at Askerne Estate. The tour lasts 3.5 hours and costs $89.
“Excellent. A great introduction to Napier and surrounding landscape, finished with delicious wine and cheese tasting”
Spend about three hours with Ross, Sandy, Denise, or another Vines and Views guide seeing Napier’s Art Deco streets, Te Mata Peak, Bluff Hill, a private garden, and Askerne Vineyards. Expect a small group, local commentary, several wines, New Zealand cheese, and crackers.
“Wine tasting was good and the views were great and amazing.The guide Sandy was very knowledgeable with Napier and the Earthquakes”
Spend 5.5 hours tasting Hawke’s Bay wine and spirits with hotel pickup, a platter lunch at 1851 Mission Estate, gin at Napier’s National Tobacco Building, and cheese with wine at family-run Askerne Estate. Ross usually guides the tour, adding local vineyard insight along the way.
“It was a great tour and Ross the guide was fantastic, very informative and a very nice person. Great locations to visit also.”
Spend about 5.5 hours with guides such as John or Tere visiting three Hawke’s Bay wineries and a brewery or ale house. Taste local wines, enjoy three beers, share cheese or nibbles, and learn about Napier, wine-making, and the region without driving.
“Tere, our guide was really friendly and knowledgeable about wine making, the local area and its history. We were given the choice of visiting 3 vineyards and a brewery, or visiting 4 vineyards with the rest of the participants, and were glad to Read more”
Join Hawkes Bay Scenic Tours at 11:30 am for a five-and-a-half-hour tasting tour with hotel or port pickup in Napier. Visit three wineries, including New Zealand’s oldest, enjoy three full glasses of beer or cider, and stop for lunch with pizza or a cheese platter. Guides may include John, Sunny, Kirsty, or Tere.
“Number one would be our tour guide, Kirstey. Very friendly and knowledgeable. The entire tour was very relaxed and we were not pressed for time. The Wineries we visited and the Brewery were informative and we experienced excellent serviRead more”
From Napier, you’ll sample Hawkes Bay wine by the flight, plus cider, beer, and gin by the glass. A small group, air-conditioned minivan, cheese and fresh bread, hotel or port pickup, and a souvenir make this a relaxed way to taste the region.
“The whole day was brilliant! Very informative and excellent tour guide. Wines, beers and gin were lovely.”
Spend 3.5 hours with a local guide in an air-conditioned minivan, visiting Napier’s Art Deco center, murals, Ahuriri, and Ātea a Rangi. Finish with premium Hawke’s Bay wine and a New Zealand platter in an Art Deco building, with return to the port meeting point.
“Nice sized group to travel with. Guide took us to various parts of Napier so we could see the area from different vantage points / living areas. Shared personal experience of the area and made the trip very enjoyable. Learnt a lot about a great place without feeling rushed or bombarded with inane details, I.e. not script led.”
Travel from Napier with a local guide to Silky Oak Chocolates, Arataki Honey, Birdwoods Gallery, and Havelock North. Taste three handmade chocolates, sample New Zealand honey, explore a chocolate museum, and enjoy fresh fruit ice cream in a group of up to 18.
“If you’re a sweets lover like me, this tour is a must-do! It’s well-organized and the smaller group size makes the adventure feel more personalized. We had a great time meeting other fellow travelers and enjoying the fun environment. Read more”
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