Great Escape Self-Guided Scenic Cycle Winery Tour from Napier

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Great Escape Self-Guided Scenic Cycle Winery Tour from Napier
Experience Hawke's Bay on this scenic 28km (17 mile) cycle ride. The route follows beautiful coastal bike trail. Visit Atea A Rangi Star Compass and enjoy wildlife in the estuary wetlands. The trail turns inland along Tukituki River valley vineyards. You can visit up to 4 wineries. Enjoy local cuisine, wine tasting or a glass of wine before our shuttle comes to take you back to Napier. This is a self-guided bike ride, you'll be provided map with directions and highlights. The route is 28km (17 mile) long and almost all cycle trail. Hospitality venues: Askerne Wines- open Mon-Sun Craggy Range - open Mon-Sun (requires 5km detour, booking essential) Te Mata Estate - open Mon-Sun Black Barn - open Mon-Sun Return shuttle departs Black Barn at 4pm. Booking wine tasting and lunch is recommended, especially on weekends.
Free cancellation

What's included

  • Return shuttle to Napier from Black Barn winery at 4pm
  • Mechanical back up for hassle free experience
  • Map with route instructions and highlights
  • USE_OF_BICYCLE
  • Helmet, bag, bike lock

What's not included

  • Food and drinks
  • Wine tasting fees ($10-$20pp tasting fee which is generally refundable if you purchase wine)

Itinerary

  1. The start point of your ride, and where you will return to with our shuttle bus
  2. Start you tour in the Art Deco buzz of Napier
  3. Enjoy the scenic cycle trails
  4. The Ātea a Rangi, or "the celestial star compass," is set in restored wetlands in historically significant area. It's based on a fascinating tool used in traditional Pacific navigation. It embodies the knowledge of the stars, winds, and ocean currents, guiding navigators across vast ocean distances. (15 min)
  5. Picturesque vineyards along the Tukituki River cycle trail
  6. Cellar door open Monday to Sunday 10-5pm Wine tasting, picnic lunch (1h 0min)
  7. Requires 5km detour over a hill. Cellar door and restaurant, open Monday - Sunday 10-5pm. Bookings are essential, no walk-ins. (1h 0min)
  8. Cellar door, wine tasting only. Open Monday-Sunday 10-5pm (Sunday 11-4pm) (1h 0min)
  9. Cellar door open Monday - Sunday 10-4pm. Wine tasting, platters. Restaurant open Thursday - Sunday 12-3pm (1h 0min)

Meeting & end point

Meeting point
Our store is located on Marine Parade - across from the Napier iSite Visitors Information Centre. CRUISE SHIP PASSENGERS: All passengers are transported on free shuttle buses to the Napier i-SITE Visitor Information Centre.
End point
Our store is located on Marine Parade - across from the Napier iSite Visitors Information Centre. CRUISE SHIP PASSENGERS: All passengers are transported on free shuttle buses to the Napier i-SITE Visitor Information Centre.

Practical information

Operated by
Napier City Bike Hire & Tours
Max group size
11 travellers
Travellers per booking
1–11
Languages
en
Confirmation
INSTANT

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation available.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Important notes

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • At time of booking, cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name and arrival time
  • All rider heights must be advised at time of booking
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Most wineries charge a $15pp tasting fee which is refundable if you purchase wine
  • Opening hours and days of the wineries do vary - please check with us at time of booking
  • Minimum age is 1 year
  • Not recommended for people who cannot ride bikes

Frequently asked questions

The tour runs for around 6 hours. Times are approximate and may vary depending on group size, traffic, and site conditions on the day.

What's included is set out in the tour description above. As a general guide, transport and guiding are normally covered; meals, personal expenses, and gratuities are typically extra unless the description states otherwise.

We don't hold specific age or fitness guidance for this tour. Read the activity description carefully and, if in any doubt, speak to your cruise line's excursion desk before you book.