Napier: all 13 tours and excursions for your cruise

Scenic Summit HikeGet ready to lace up your walking shoes and explore the stunning landscapes of Hawke’s Bay. Your adventure begins with a guided trek up the legendary Te Mata Peak, a beloved landmark offering breathtaking 360-degree views. Standing 399 meters tall, Te Mata provides sweeping vistas of vineyards, rolling hills, and the sparkling Pacific Ocean. As you follow the well-maintained trails to the summit, your guide will share fascinating stories about the geology — from...

‘Great Wine Capital of the World’ is a designation anointed sparingly by an industry consortium in Bordeaux – and Hawke’s Bay is proud to have recently been added to this very short list. Get a delicious quaff of what all the acclaim is about at a unique sampling session known as the Hawke’s Bay Urban Wine Experience: a popup venue where a curated array of premium varietals from four different local vineyards has been assembled. Taste them all or only a few, interact...

Founded in 1993, Craggy Range is a family owned winery situated in the shadow of the spectacular Te Mata Peak in the premium wine growing area of Hawke’s Bay New Zealand. Craggy Range Winery Tour & Wine TastingEnjoy the pinnacle wine experience at Craggy Range; an immersive guided tour of the estate and cellars. Experience a rare opportunity to taste their award winning wine, including those from our iconic Prestige Collection where rare bottles of back-vintage and trial wines are set...

Sit back, relax, and take in the Art Deco beauty of Napier and Hastings during this picturesque sightseeing excursion via coach.Napier, Marine Parade, Art Deco BuildingsDepart the pier for a sightseeing drive through Napier. Follow the Napier seashore along the Marine Parade whilst your driver-guide relates the city's history and stories, including tales of the devastating Earthquake of 1931. Learn how Napier came to be hailed as the 'Art Deco City' after being rebuilt in the early-1930s. The new...

Embrace the splendid beauty and flavours of the Hawke's Bay region in an eco-friendly and invigorating way during this half-day e-bike adventure. Napier, Waitangi Regional Park, E-Biking Safety Briefing and InstructionsDepart the pier for the short drive to Waitangi Regional Park, and learn about the nation, its history, and ancestors. Upon arrival, meet your guide, and receive your safety briefing and instructions on how to use the controller, gears, brakes, etc. The total distance of approximately...

Experience the Art Deco beauty of Napier and its surrounds by road train during this scenic excursion aboard the elegant Hawke's Bay Express.Napier, Hawke's Bay Express Road Train-RideDepart the pier for a ride aboard the Hawke's Bay Express, a modern road-train with the look-and-feel of an old-fashioned steam engine, complete with a romantic atmosphere straight out of the opulent Art Deco era. The Hawke's Bay Express features velvet-covered cushioned seats, spacious carriage benches, tall windows,...

Cape Kidnappers, the site of the world's largest mainland gannet colony, lies about 18 miles (29 kilometres) southeast of Napier. Usually these large sea birds breed only on isolated islands; Cape Kidnappers provides a unique opportunity to see them up close.After meeting your driver-guide, begin your excursion with a drive down Napier's beautiful Marine Parade, famous for its stand of Norfolk pines. Continue along the Hawke's Bay coast to Cape Kidnappers Sheep Station; from there, an unpaved road...

Your cycling adventure begins at the Takaro Trails base in the historic port village of Ahuriri, Napier. You will be set up on your comfortable, hybrid style bike and be given a safety briefing by your guide before joining the cycle trail to make your way past fishing boats and old port warehouses to the Ahuriri Estuary. The trail then meanders for approximately 10km through a Department of Conservation protected low-lying wetlands area, home to many species of wading birds and other wildlife. As...

Experience this exclusive tour in a classic Packard celebrating the Art Deco and Spanish Mission styles of architecture in Napier which in 1931 was almost totally destroyed in a major earthquake. Napier was rebuilt in these eye-catching styles by group of young architects. Few cities in the world have such a collection of rich buildings that display all the styles of the Art Deco form.From the pier, the classic car takes you with your driver-guide through the suburbs of Ahuriri and Marewa where you...

Hawke's Bay's history shares its early winemaking successes and stories as the oldest wine region in New Zealand and continues today with both classic wine styles and other experimental varieties. This picturesque half-day tour takes you across the Heretaunga Plain to the Tuki Tuki Valley, visiting two boutique wineries. Depart the pier via coach with your driver-guide and drive through the Art Deco district of downtown Napier before crossing the Heretaunga Plains to Abbey Cellars. Abbey...

Established in 1851 by the French Marist religious order, Mission Estate Winery is New Zealand's oldest winemaker and home to one of Hawke's Bay's finest restaurants. This tour for wine and food connoisseurs offers a true New Zealand gastronomy experience, with samples of some of the finest local wines and produce, in a charming and elegant setting. Mission EstateFrom the Port of Napier, drive with your driver-guide through the historic Art Deco area of downtown Napier to Mission...

Cape Kidnappers, the site of the world's largest mainland gannet colony, lies about 18 miles (29 kilometres) southeast of Napier. Usually these large sea birds breed only on isolated islands; Cape Kidnappers provides a unique opportunity to see them up close.Napier Marine Parade, Norfolk Pines, Hawke's Bay, Cape Kidnappers Sheep StationAfter meeting your driver-guide, begin your excursion with a drive down Napier's beautiful Marine Parade, famous for its stand of Norfolk pines. Continue along the...

Experience this exclusive tour in a classic Packard celebrating the Art Deco and Spanish Mission styles of architecture in Napier which in 1931 was almost totally destroyed in a major earthquake. Napier & Art Deco ArchitectureNapier was rebuilt in these eye-catching styles by group of young architects. Few cities in the world have such a collection of rich buildings that display all the styles of the Art Deco form. Classic Car Ride, Suburbs of Ahuriri and Marewa, National Tobacco Company...