Sightseeing, Scenic Tours, Art Deco and Wine Experience Tours in Napier, Hawkes Bay, New Zealand

NAPIER WHIRLWIND TOUR:

Departs Napier Visitor Information Centre 10.00am and 1.00pm

Minimum 2 persons. Cost $45.00 per person, subject to bookings on the day -

BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL - 2 1/2 hour experience

This tour option is designed for those with very limited time and wishing to have an overview of the City. You will take in areas that you would not normally visit on your own (those "off the track" sights), learning and experiencing all the time.

Takes in the Art Deco Areas and historic buildings
Beautiful public gardens and waterfall
Drive along the famous "Marine Parade" and learn about the sites and attractions
Magnificent City lookouts
Drive along Napier's Harbour, Restaurants and Bars
Tour the city and surrounding areas
Admire two world famous Wineries and vineyards - enquire about wine tasting
Learn some of Napier's history from early settlement days - the devastating earthquake to the modern era of today - view and photograph the changes for yourself
Plus much more - please enquire

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NAPIER SCENIC TOUR:

Departs Napier Visitor Information Centre 1.00pm

Minimum 2 persons. Cost $75.00 per person subject to bookings on the day -

BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL - 4+ hour experience

Wine tasting and Winery Museum Tour included.

This Tour option is designed not only to create an overview of the City, but allow you to spend time at several attractions and locations to take in the beauty and the "secret spots" beautiful Napier has to offer. An essential tour for all visitors to our City.

Takes in the Art Deco Areas and historic buildings - including a residential Art Deco Housing Estate
Stop at beautiful public gardens and waterfall
Magnificent lookouts (3) - prime photo opportunities
Drive along the length of famous "Marine Parade" and learn about the sites and attractions
Drive along Napier's marina / inner Harbour - view Restaurants and Bars
Tour the city and surrounding areas
Take a walk around New Zealand's oldest Winery - wine tasting if time permits
Take a delightful Tour N.Z's only Winery Museum and Wine tasting (discounted wine purchases).
Learn some of Napier's history from early settlement days - the devastating earthquake to the modern era of today - --- Learn, view and photograph the changes for yourself
Plus much more - please enquire

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Hawkes Bay Scenic Tour:

Departs Napier visitor Information centre 10.00am

Minimum 2 persons. Cost $125.00 per person subject to bookings on the day

BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL - Full day total experience

Complimentary Wine Museum Tour, wine tasting, and also mid afternoon Tea / Coffee.

Takes in all the "Napier Scenic Tour", plus....A large portion of the Hawkes Bay including Hastings and the greater area. Designed to leave you with wonderful memories of your visit to Hawkes Bay New Zealand. Absolute value for money, including a Sheep Skin factory / shop and tour, plus a Wine Museum Tour and Tasting, at the famous Church Road Winery.

This tour has a mix and balance that will appeal to all visitors
includes all the "Napier Scenic Tour" has to offer plus...
Visit a Sheep Skin Factory - shop (great value items, shop and ship home, duty free) Includes Factory tour
Picturesque country drive (post card scenery)
Drive through prime Wine Country
View Spanish Mission, Art Deco and architecture in Hastings
Photo opportunities in Hastings City (Highlights)
Travel through the picturesque village of Havelock North
Enjoy breath taking views from a Peak (399 metres, 360 degree views) overlooking all of Hawkes Bay, and beyond
Complimentary Tea / Coffee at a Cheese Factory in a peaceful country setting
Plus much more - please enquire

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HAWKES BAY WINE EXPERIENCE: $75.00 per person - Wine Museum Tour and all tastings included

Departs Napier visitor Information centre 1.00pm Minimum 2 persons. Cost $75.00 per person subject to bookings on the day BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL - Half day wine experience

We offer our own unique, informative style of wine tours. This, our standard wine tour (4 - 5 Hours) offers you.....

Learn the history of New Zealand's oldest winery. Walk the grounds, admire the views, study the Historic photographs, including pre-earthquake. Then take time to sample fantastic wines.
Take a wine museum tour (New Zealand's only wine museum - exhibits up to 3000 years old) explore the old wine vats, study the wax figures and learn the exciting history surrounding the Winery. Taste top quality wines, some available at cellar door only
Travel through premium wine growing country, past the famous Gimblett Gravels area on to our third winery. Here you will learn about the Gimblett gravels, the soils etc and sample unique high quality wines.
We then move onto our fourth winery. This winery has won many international and local awards (like the previous wineries) for it's fine wines. Sample beautiful wines here and learn some of the secrets.

All the above are world class wineries. Selected to impress the experienced and novice wine drinkers alike. We offer a wine experience that is unique, selective, informative and entertaining. We combine all this with the most scenic routes to enhance your experience.

WINE TOURS ARE AVAILABLE TO SUIT YOUR REQUIREMENTS AT A TIME TO SUIT - PLEASE ENQUIRE

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BREWERY / WINE TOUR OPTION: $85.00 per person - all tours and wine tasting and first tray (per couple) at Brewery

Departs Napier visitor Information centre 1.00pm

Minimum 2 persons. Cost $85.00 per person subject to bookings on the day

BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL - Half day wine/brewery experience

Visit Three Wineries and Hawkes Bay's newest boutique Cidery / Brewery.

Learn the history of New Zealand's oldest winery. Walk the grounds, admire the views, study the Historic photographs, including pre-earthquake. Then take time to sample fantastic wines.
Take a wine museum tour (New Zealand's only wine museum- exhibits up to 3000 years old) explore the old wine vats, study the wax figures and learn the exciting history surrounding the Winery. Taste top quality wines, some available at cellar door only
Travel through premium wine growing country, past the famous Gimblett Gravels area on to our third winery. Here you will learn about the Gimblett gravels, the soils etc and sample unique high quality wines.
Travel back towards Napier and visit our "The Filter Room". Sample a tasting tray of "any 6 drinks" from a large list. Tea or coffee available also at their Cafe / Restaurant
Drive back to Napier central via the picturesque tree lined coast road.

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CRUISE SHIP VISITORS:

We have formulated a special Cruise Ship itinerary to suit your brief shore visits to our fantastic region.

Due to different on shore time allocations, visit by visit, we are able to design an experience for your local visit. Click on the link below to visit Hawkes Bay Scenic Tours web site or email Hawkes Bay Scenic Tours Ltd for a personal itinerary.

Please visit Cruise Ship Itinerary here for more details.

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Things to see in Napier, things to do in Napier - Sightseeing or take a "Scenic Tour" of Napier and Hawkes Bay, or perhaps

a "Wine Experience" with Hawkes Bay Scenic Tours Ltd