Wine, Golf, Art Deco and sightseeing Tours in Napier, New Zealand

"CHURCH ROAD" WINERY

A short walk from Nest Haven B&B - about a 5 to 10 minutes - one will discover CHURCH ROAD WINERY

Founded in 1897 Church Road is committed to crafting premium, complex wines from the finest Hawke's Bays grapes

WINERY TOUR - see this magnificent winery and be guided through the wonderful disused underground wine vats whose adjoining walls have been opened up, creating the basis for New Zealand's only Wine Museum. .
Wine tasting included as part of the Tour. Tour takes approx 1 1/2 hours and costs just $15.00 per person - "Highly recommended". Tour times are 11.00am and again at 2.00pm, most days.
The oldest winemaking relics in the country lie entombed here, some dating back to the 3000-year-old Iron Age.
The Cellar Door - open most days 9.00am to 5.00pm
Here you can enjoy a local platter or cheese board and relax inside or in the yard under the tress. 9.00am to 4.00pm (most days).
During early February each year, Church Road features a Jazz or Pop concert in the park. Details on Church Road web site

"MISSION ESTATE" WINERY

A short walk from Nest Haven B&B (passed Church Road Winery) a further 10 minutes one will discover The Mission Estate Winery. Established in 1851 by the French Marist religious order, Mission Estate Winery is New Zealand’s oldest winemaker.

Winery "History" Tours followed by wine tasting - 10.30am and 2.00pm daily
Wine tasting - taste an extensive range of award winning wines.
Mission Restaurant - indoor and outdoor dining. Excellent service, quality seasonal produce and award-winning wines combine to create a memorable experience
Mission Concert - A natural amphitheatre, which is unrivalled anywhere in the country, leaves even the most travelled and world wise artist gasping accolades. This is a once a year, not to be missed event in February.

Note:

Looking for a Wine Tour to take in these two fantastic wineries look at Hawkes Bay Scenic Tours Wine Experience

Wine tours start at $80.00 for 4 1/2 hours. Visit 4 wineries and take the Church Road Winery Museum Tour. All tastings and tours etc are included in the ticket price.

maraenui golf course

A short 5 or 6 minute drive takes you to the wonderful Maraenui Golf Course. This course is located near a beach and amongst farm land and features 9 and 18 holes (tree lined) over near flat terrain with sand bunkers. NZPGA instructors, Trial Golf sets, Practice green and fairway, Driving nets, Comprehensive golf shop, Changing facilities and showers.

awatoto public golf course.

A short 5 or 6 minute drive takes you to the very affordable Awatoto Public Golf Course. This course is suitable for non-golfers, family, and social groups, company outings. Only $8.00 for 9 holes or $5.00 for an extra 9 holes, trundler $2.00, clubs just $5.00. Open 7 days a week, from dawn to dusk. Hire your gear or bring your own. Enjoy a snack and a drink in the modern clubrooms. Everybody welcome, no booking required. (please note, prices subject to change)

golflands

Also close by about a 10 minute drive, you will find GOLFLANDS. Open 7 days a week Dawn to dusk GOLFLANDS FEATURES A 9 HOLE GOLF COURSE. Interesting and challenging Par 33. 1 round approx 1.5 hours, DRIVING RANGE, Club sets for hire, left and right hand. Balls, tees etc all available, MINI PUTT GOLF COURSE - 10 holes for the less serious golfers, TENNIS COURT -all weather, extras include. Full range golf shop, Covered B.B.Q. area, Licensed lounge facilities

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Bed and Breakfast accommodation in Wine and Golf Country

During early February each year, Church Road features a Jazz or Pop concert in the park. Details on Church Road web site