Discover the beauty of Hawke’s Bay on this curated 4-hour Private Shore Tour, blending coastal scenery, iconic vineyards, and breathtaking panoramic views. Designed for cruise guests with limited time, it showcases the region’s finest highlights in comfort and style.
Travel through Art Deco Napier, enjoy glimpses of Cape Kidnappers, taste premium wines, and ascend Te Mata Peak for unforgettable 360° vistas. This tour offers a perfect balance of local culture, nature, and regional flavors.
Highlights
4 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
4 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private transportation
Pick up and dropp off at your cruise ship terminal
Professional local English-speaking tour guide
Lunch Platter
Tasting Fees
Scenic Vineyards & Te Mata Views: Napier Private Shore Tour
Havelock North
About
Discover the beauty of Hawke’s Bay on this curated 4-hour Private Shore Tour, blending coastal scenery, iconic vineyards, and breathtaking panoramic views. Designed for cruise guests with limited time, it showcases the region’s finest highlights in comfort and style.
Travel through Art Deco Napier, enjoy glimpses of Cape Kidnappers, taste premium wines, and ascend Te Mata Peak for unforgettable 360° vistas. This tour offers a perfect balance of local culture, nature, and regional flavors.
What's Included
Private transportation
Pick up and dropp off at your cruise ship terminal
Professional local English-speaking tour guide
Lunch Platter
Tasting Fees
Highlights
4 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
4 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
Itinerary
1
Napier Cruise ship dock
Meet your guide at the port and begin your scenic drive through Art Deco Napier. Learn about the city’s unique architecture, rebuilt after the 1931 earthquake, and enjoy the first coastal views.
15 minutes
2
Napier
Napier Coastline & Cape Kidnappers View:
A beautiful coastal drive with views of Cape Kidnappers and stories of Captain Cook’s first encounters with local Māori, including the legend of Maui.
30 minutes
3
Askerne Vineyards
Visit this boutique family-owned winery offering the largest range of varietal wines in Hawke’s Bay—bubbles, classic dry styles, aromatics, and dessert wines (tasting not included).
45 minutes
4
Te Mata Peak
Ascend to 399 meters for spectacular 360° views over the plains and vineyards. Hear the Māori legend of Rongokako, the giant whose face shapes the landscape.
30 minutes
5
Craggy Range
Enjoy distinguished Hawke’s Bay and Martinborough wines on a terrace overlooking the vineyards. (Optional lunch stop available; meal and tasting not included.)
1 hour
6
House Tuki Tuki Valley
A scenic drive through a valley often compared to Tuscany, with photo stops capturing Te Mata Peak and the winding Tuki Tuki River.
45 minutes
7
Napier Cruise ship dock
Your tour concludes back at the cruise port after crossing the region’s main rivers and passing through Art Deco Napier once more. Your guide will highlight points of interest you may explore after the tour.
