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Great Escape Self-Guided Scenic Cycle Winery Tour from Napier
About This Tour
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.
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.
What's Included
✓ 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
✗ Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Wine tasting fees ($10-$20pp tasting fee which is generally refundable if you purchase wine)
Itinerary
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The start point of your ride, and where you will return to with our shuttle bus
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Start you tour in the Art Deco buzz of Napier
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Enjoy the scenic cycle trails
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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.
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.
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Picturesque vineyards along the Tukituki River cycle trail
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Cellar door open Monday to Sunday 10-5pm
Wine tasting, picnic lunch
Wine tasting, picnic lunch
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Requires 5km detour over a hill.
Cellar door and restaurant, open Monday - Sunday 10-5pm.
Bookings are essential, no walk-ins.
Cellar door and restaurant, open Monday - Sunday 10-5pm.
Bookings are essential, no walk-ins.
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Cellar door, wine tasting only.
Open Monday-Sunday 10-5pm (Sunday 11-4pm)
Open Monday-Sunday 10-5pm (Sunday 11-4pm)
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Cellar door open Monday - Sunday 10-4pm. Wine tasting, platters.
Restaurant open Thursday - Sunday 12-3pm
Restaurant open Thursday - Sunday 12-3pm
Good to Know
- 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