The 9 Bike Tours in Hawkes Bay That Go Early

1.Napier E-bike Hire

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 99 reviews · from $65Our pick

Pick up a comfortable step-through e-bike across from Napier’s iSite and set out on your own through Hawke’s Bay. Staff fit the bike, explain its controls, and suggest routes toward the coast, wetlands, wineries, orchards, Māori heritage sites, and Art Deco Napier. Cruise passengers can use the free port shuttle and walk straight across to the shop.

“The bikes are are a really good way to have an adventure. We loved it. Never ridden an assisted bike before and it was really fun.”

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2.Hawkes Bay Wineries Self-Guided Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 83 reviews · from $40

Start near Ash Ridge Wines at 11am with a bike, helmet, and winery map. Follow flat Hawke’s Bay Trails toward the Bridge Pa Triangle and Gimblett Gravels, stopping at wineries including Sileni Estate, Alpha Domus, Trinity Hill, and Te Awa. Tasting fees are extra, and summer roadside pickup carries your wine purchases.

“Fabulous bike rental company in the middle of Hawke’s Bay wine region. Great bikes which were easy to ride on the flat bike paths. Fabulous scenery and close to lots of wineries.”

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3.Great Escape Self-Guided Scenic Cycle Winery Tour from Napier

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 75 reviews · from $49

Start at Napier City Bike Hire on Marine Parade, then follow a mostly flat 28km trail past coastal wetlands, the Ātea a Rangi Star Compass, and Tukituki Valley vineyards. Choose up to four wineries, pay tastings separately, and catch the 4pm shuttle from Black Barn back to Napier.

“We totally enjoyed our ebike ride along the coast! Scenery was awesome! The winery stops were fantastic especially the Clearview Estate Winery. The shop owner was pleasant and very helpful. The whole process was smooth....we were on our way in no time!”

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4.Cape Winery Cycle Tour – 6 wineries, self-guided

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 62 reviews · from $96

Start with a 10am shuttle from Napier, then cycle about 16 kilometers from Cape Kidnappers through Hawke’s Bay wine country. Choose a standard bike or e-bike, carry purchases in your pannier, and follow the marked route at your own pace. Tastings and lunch cost extra, with a 4pm shuttle returning from Black Barn.

“Great day out! Must do if you’re in the region & willing and able. E-bike option makes it easy! We bought wine and just put it in the little bags on the bike which were fine. Only thing to note is that some wineries were already in Winter mode in May (either shut or opening later) so keep that in mind!”

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5.Cape Coast Winery Tour on Pedal or E-Bikes

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 54 reviews · from $67

Meet Tākaro Trails in Ahuriri, take the 10am shuttle to Cape Kidnappers, then cycle 4km of coast and 16km beside the Tuki Tuki River. Stop at Clearview Estate, Elephant Hill, Askerne, Te Mata Estate and Black Barn. Choose a standard bike or reserve an e-bike when booking.

“We apparently did the mistake of booking our tour in a Monday when many wineries are closed. But, we then realized that even if some where closed, and we didn’t want to stress, four wineries where enough to fill our day! We weren’t at a busy time since it was still spring so we didn’t have to queue but still got wonderful weather on the day.”

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6.Hawkes Bay Wineries Self-Guided Electric Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 42 reviews · from $62

Collect an e-bike and helmet from Ash Ridge Wines, then follow a winery map through Hawke’s Bay’s flat countryside. Phil provides bike guidance, route advice, and roadside help. Choose stops such as Trinity Hill, Sileni, Paritua, or Stonecroft. Tastings and lunch cost extra. Wine pickup is available in summer.

“This was a great experience. The bikes were really well maintained and safe, Phil provided maps that gave us plenty of flexibility on our route, and he also picks up any purchased wine so we didn’t need to ride with it. The trails were well maintained and it was easy to get around to the wineries. I would recommend this to friends.”

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7.Napier Bike Hire

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · from $34Best value

Hire a pathway bike from Napier’s Marine Parade and set your own route through Hawke’s Bay. The team fits your bike, supplies a map, helmet, lock, handlebar bag, and mechanical backup. Choose coast, wetlands, wineries, countryside, or a chocolate factory, then return by 5pm.

“The bikes were ready and set up for us! They were very helpful with maps and tours we might like to take.”

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8.Hawke’s Bay: Self Guided Coast to Vineyards Cycle Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 29 reviews · 6 hours · from $47

Ride from Napier’s Marine Parade along the Cape Coast, through wetlands and beside the Tukituki River. Stop at Atea A Rangi Star Compass, then choose wine tasting or lunch at Askerne, Te Mata Estate, Craggy Range, or Black Barn. Your bike, helmet, pannier or front bag, map, mechanical help, and 4:00 PM return shuttle are included.

“So much fun! Lots of cycling and we didn’t prepare for it to be as cold as it was, but we made the most of it once we got to each winery.”

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9.Cycle to Wineries – Half Day, self-guided

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 12 reviews · from $40

Start near Napier’s Marine Parade with an e-bike, helmet, pannier, and map. Rog and the Tākaro Trails team explain the routes, then you ride at your own pace toward Hawke’s Bay wineries, orchards, rivers, and ocean views. Tastings and lunch require separate bookings, so cruise passengers should allow plenty of return time.

“The vendor was very nice and helpful and the equipment was great. However, the route to the winery was very complicated and we were afraid after experiencing the wine we would never make it back in time for our cruise departurRead more”

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