Hawkes Bay Food & Wine Tours

Hawke's Bay has been growing wine since 1851, making it New Zealand's oldest wine region, home to Mission Estate, the country's oldest winery. Our Hawkes Bay food and wine tours cover self guided cycling, a wine and beer tasting day and an intimate small group wine experience.

Cycling the Wine Trail at Your Own Pace

The Bike Around the Wineries in Hawkes Bay covers flat, easy terrain through the Gimblett Gravels and Ngatarawa Triangle, with a choice of nine wineries along a mapped route and no guide dictating the pace.

Wine and Beer Together

The Napier Wine and Beer Tour visits three wineries including Mission Estate, dating back to 1836, followed by a beer and cider tasting at a historic Ale House overlooking Napier's port, pairing the region's wine with its craft beer scene in one afternoon.

An Intimate Wine and Cheese Experience

The Napier Wine Experience keeps groups small and personal across four vineyards, including Mission Estate, with a cheeseboard or local platter included alongside the tastings and a scenic detour through Napier's Art Deco suburbs.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why is Hawkes Bay considered New Zealand's oldest wine region? Hawke's Bay has been growing wine since 1851 and is home to Mission Estate, New Zealand's oldest winery.

Is there a self guided food and wine option in Hawkes Bay? Yes, the Bike Around the Wineries in Hawkes Bay is entirely self guided, covering nine wineries along a mapped, flat cycling route.

Does any Hawkes Bay wine tour include food? Yes, the Napier Wine Experience includes a cheeseboard or local platter alongside tastings at four vineyards.

Can I try local beer as well as wine in Hawkes Bay? Yes, the Napier Wine and Beer Tour pairs three winery visits with a beer and cider tasting at a historic Ale House in Napier.

Do the Hawkes Bay wine tours visit Mission Estate? Yes, both the Napier Wine and Beer Tour and the Napier Wine Experience include a visit to Mission Estate, New Zealand's oldest winery.