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Shore Excursion: Scenic Rafting from Napier
We are unique in that we offer this beautiful trip into our back yard with history from guides with over 30 years experience on the river and stories from maori elders going back 33 generations (or so). All trips get clients back onto the cruiseships well before departure.
Half Day Small-Group Hawkes Bay Wine Tour
A half-day wine tour will take you on a journey through gorgeous countryside and into the most famous wine growing regions of Hawke's Bay. • Visit 4 internationally recognised wineries & enjoy a cheeseboard • Door to door service (within the Napier, Hastings and Havelock North area) • Plain English explanations from your friendly tour guide Prinsy's tours are generally kept to small numbers - up to 11 seats - to give your tour the personal touch. Larger group enquiries are welcome by arrangement. Why do our guests say their Prinsy's tour exceeded their expectations? • We combine intimate local knowledge with genuine hospitality to ensure you have a great day out. • We are passionate about the sustainability of our region and aim to leave only footprints on our environment. • 2017 & 2018 Winners Hawke's Bay Tourism Visitor Experience Award | Qualmark Silver rating We invite you to see for yourself!
Small Group Half-Day Napier Wine Experience Tour
Join our small Wine Tour group to explore a huge variety of Hawkes Bay Wines lasting all afternoon. Visit 4 very different Wineries. 2 - Boutique Wineries set in the world famous Gimblett Gravels. Learn about the region, how, why, and what Wines are produced in what is regarded as the “Premium Wine Region in New Zealand”. Visit a 3rd boutique Winery set in sheep growing country. Walk around the Vineyards learning the Winemaking process from the Vine to the Bottle, Visit New Zealand’s only Vegetarian (Vegan) certified Winery. This is a “must do” experience. You will also visit the oldest Winery in New Zealand. Here you will learn about their history dating back to the 1830’s in Lyon, France. You will finish the tour with a small souvenir, and a souvenir Wine glass. All tastings, admissions and any drinks advertised are included in the tour price. Tour is door to door within Napier on the day.
Shore Excursion: Napier and Surrounding Countryside Scenic Tour
Deco City Discoverer Napier Tour treats you to the Best Views and highlights of Napier City and surrounding areas traveling along the coast through the countryside and around the Art Deco Capital of the World. Three stops along the way to explore the Celestial Star Compass, Silky Oak Chocolate Company, and the National Tobacco building (photo stop) Our Art Deco bus is very unique, large windows to see all the great views, spacious & comfortable interior and a rear viewing deck for that extra good photo or to enjoy the fresh air and sunshine. Our experienced drivers are locals full of interesting information and stories about our beautiful home Napier City
Best of Napier & Hawkes Bay Tour
Small group tour by minibus in air conditioned comfort with a friendly, knowledgeable local driver/guide to show you all the highlights of Napier and the surrounding areas. This very popular tour with live commentary includes • the world-famous Art Deco City of Napier • fantastic scenery including Te Mata Peak • treat yourself to some local wine or beer in picturesque gardens • try locally-produced ice cream (seasonal) • explore the visitor centre at the largest beekeeping business in the Southern Hemisphere - try NZ's unique Manuka honey and watch live bees at work. • fascinating art gallery & sculpture garden • traditional-style sweet shop • Art Deco homes at Marewa, Napier's Art Deco suburb • Bluff Hill Lookout • the historic fishing village of Ahuriri
Cape Winery Cycle Tour - 6 wineries, self-guided
Our most popular tour! Enjoy a full-day, self-guided biking tour (choose e-bikes or standard bikes) to some of the regions finest wineries to enjoy wine tasting galore. We take you (and your bike) at 10am out to Havelock North to the starting point of your journey at Black Barn Vineyard. This trail cycles past 6-7 award-winning wineries along a 16km stretch of easy and scenic cycle pathways. Meet our van at the last winery at the stunning Cape Kidnappers for a 4pm transfer back to the start. A truly memorable experience enjoying the best wineries of Hawke's Bay on a bike!
Half Day Sights and Tastes Tour in Napier
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 3 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. This tour can be made into a private tour with a little extra fee added. With the sightseeing done first and tasting experiences after, this tour provides ampul opportunities for photos and purchasing of local products during our stops.
Napier Afternoon Wine, & Gin Tasting (Thurs thru to Saturdays )
Join this wine tour for an afternoon of relaxing and good wine and gin * Visit NZ's oldest winery The Mission, taste and tour No gin tasting Mondays and Tuesdays * Seated wine tasting at Askerne * Complimentary wine cheese and biscuits. Visit the National Tobacco building Napiers most iconic Art Nouveau . * Tour duration 4hrs to 5hrs. * Pick up and drop off from your accommodation. * A surcharge of NZ $ 30.00 may apply for Hastings and Havelock pick ups
Cape Coast Wineries Self-Guided Scenic Bike Tour from Napier
Enjoy a flat, easy, scenic 26km (16 mile) ride following beautiful Hawke’s Bay coast on a wonderful off-road cycle trail. The trail passes through the Clive Wetlands and along scenic riverbanks, home to many species of birds. At the end of the trail, there are a selection of wineries where you can enjoy wine tasting and/or lunch, before your shuttle arrives to transport you back to Napier. This trail is 95% off-road, with just 1.5km on a quiet residential street. This is a self-guided bike ride. Hospitality venues: Elephant Hill - open Fri-Mon Clearview Estate - open Wed-Sun Te Awanga - open Mon-Sun Hygge Cafe - open Mon-Sun There are also small coffee shops along the way - The Box at Clive, Haumoana Coffee and Brown Dog Espresso. Please check with us opening times of the wineries as that varies thru the seasons. Return shuttle departs Te Awanga Estate at 4pm.
Scenic Te Mata Peak Tour by Supertrike
*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.