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15 Hawkes Bay Tours Worth an Early Alarm

49 tours  ·  from $16

15 hawkes bay tours that repay the money, with the price, the running time and who each one suits. The first entry is the one the rest have to beat.

Gannet Safaris Overland tour to Cape Kidnappers Gannet Colony - Crossing Cape Kidnappers Station by minivan
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Gannet Safaris Overland tour to Cape Kidnappers Gannet Colony

1.Gannet Safaris Overland tour to Cape Kidnappers Gannet Colony

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 942 reviews · from $61Our pick

Cross private Cape Kidnappers Station in an air-conditioned minivan, stopping for Hawke’s Bay views before reaching the gannet colony within meters. Guides such as Marcus, Jan, Mick, Tony, and Matthew add stories about farming, wildlife, and local history. Allow about three hours, and bring a hat and light jacket.

“Fantastic experience. Tony was the best guide and driver. Extensive knowledge about all we were seeing in the area. He made it fun and even more interesting.”

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Napier: Cape Kidnappers Gannet, Nature & Sightseeing Tour - The Ride Across Private Cape Kidnappers Farm
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Napier: Cape Kidnappers Gannet, Nature & Sightseeing Tour

2.Cape Kidnappers Gannet, Nature & Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 317 reviews · 3 hours · from $59

Ride an air-conditioned 4x4 coach across Cape Kidnappers Farm to a huge gannet colony, where birds nest only feet away. Your English-speaking guide, such as Marcus, Jan, or Tom, adds local Maori stories, farm history, and conservation facts. The three-hour trip includes a native forest, predator-proof reserve, light refreshments, and no required walking.

“excellent tour. Our guide grew up on the farm and was full of fascinating stories of the past as well as interesting facts about the present - the wildlife, the lodge, the pest control and of course, the gannets”

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Top-Rated Hawke’s Bay Wine Tour - Small Group - Four stops, with room for variety
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Top-Rated Hawke’s Bay Wine Tour – Small Group

3.Top-Rated Hawke’s Bay Wine Tour – Small Group

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 256 reviews · from $111

Spend four to five hours touring Hawke’s Bay wineries with Prinsy’s Tours. Your local guide, possibly Amanda, Deidre, Grant, Jonathan, Sally, or Denise, drives a maximum of 11 people between up to four cellar doors. Tastings, commentary, hotel or port transfers, water, and a generous cheeseboard are included.

“First winery tour in NZ, and it was far better than expected. The tastings and wineries were friendly, intelligent and down-to-earth. You can go deep into wine making and terroir if you wish, or relax and enjoy the unique venues and production Read more”

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Shore Excursion: Scenic Rafting from Napier - What class II rafting feels like here
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Shore Excursion: Scenic Rafting from Napier

4.Shore Excursion: Scenic Rafting from Napier

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 179 reviews · from $139

Raft the Mohaka River from Napier on gentle class II rapids with guides such as Deon, Mike, Dallas, or Lottie. Expect a one-hour drive, about two hours on the river, local Maori and regional history, supplied rafting gear, optional swimming, photos, and a homemade light lunch.

“a great experience, rapids are quite tam, only grade 2. Still good fun. Jen our guide was alot of fun and awesome. The family had a great time. Deon was great with communication, especially as we were on cruise ship, which arrived late. Definately recommend.”

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Guided 10am Morning Art Deco Walk From Napier Art Deco Trust - The one-hour walk through central Napier
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Guided 10am Morning Art Deco Walk From Napier Art Deco Trust

5.Guided 10am Morning Art Deco Walk From Napier Art Deco Trust

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 167 reviews · from $20Best value

Begin at the Art Deco Trust with a 20-minute film on the 1931 earthquake, then follow a guide around central Napier for an hour of Art Deco buildings, design details, and local stories. The flat route uses audio headsets and returns to the meeting point. Guides such as Sarah and Susan are praised for their clear, personal commentary.

“Good walking tour (with short introductory movie to start). Headsets included. Plenty of info regarding the devastating earthquake in Napier in the 1930s, the impressively quick rebuild, and the many examples of art deco architecture across the city centre. Knowledgeable guide too. I do think it'd be better to have a slightly lower maximum number of guests on the tour, though, as it did feel that the group was at times in the way of other people trying to get past, and it was tough for the guide to keep the group together.”

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Napier: Afternoon Winery & Gin Tasting Tour Thu Fri Sat - Five gins in Napier’s Art Nouveau tobacco building
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Napier: Afternoon Winery & Gin Tasting Tour Thu Fri Sat

6.Afternoon Winery & Gin Tasting Tour Thu Fri Sat

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 143 reviews · from $99

Spend an afternoon tasting Hawke's Bay wines and gin with pickup and drop-off in Napier. Visit Mission Estate, the National Gin Distillery, and Askerne Estate, where wine is served with New Zealand cheese and biscuits among the vines. Guide Ross adds local wine and orchard knowledge, while the itinerary may change with seasonal opening hours.

“Reasonable tour. Tere was very good. Couple of teething problems with pick up times. Did 3 wineries and one distillery. Good varieties of wines to taste and the wineries were very pleasant to visit. Didn’t feel it was long enough at each place and would have liked an earlier start an an additional winery.”

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Napier: Afternoon Wine Tasting + visit Silky Oaks Chocolates - Mission Estate and the story behind the bottle
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Napier: Afternoon Wine Tasting + visit Silky Oaks Chocolates

7.Afternoon Wine Tasting + visit Silky Oaks Chocolates

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 135 reviews · from $121

Spend about five and a half hours tasting Hawke’s Bay wine with guide Ross, visiting Mission Estate, Trinity Hill, Pask, and Silky Oaks Chocolates. Pickup and drop-off are included, as are tastings, cheese, biscuits, water, and a Mission Estate tasting glass. The route may change, with some days including gin or beer.

“My partner and I decided to go on our first wine tasting tour and this trip with Ross did not disappoint. This has set the bar up high. Wine, Gin & Beer tasting, couldn't get any better than this. Ross was amazing, he gave us a summary of the tour and a bit of Napier's history. It was a small group so it was easy to talk & mingle with everyone. Highly recommended for sure!”

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Premium 4 -Best Wineries Napier Hawke's Bay Tour, 5.5h - 6Hours - Gimblett Gravels and boutique wine country
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Premium 4 -Best Wineries Napier Hawke’s Bay Tour, 5.5h – 6Hours

8.Premium 4 -Best Wineries Napier Hawke’s Bay Tour, 5.5h – 6Hours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 134 reviews · from $114

Spend about six hours visiting four Hawke’s Bay wineries, from boutique family producers to major estates. Guides such as Kirsty, Sunny, Samir, and Anil share local insight while you taste around 20 wines. Hotel pickup, transport, tastings, and pizza or a cheese platter are included, with occasional brewery substitutions.

“Very friendly tour guide. So lovely to be able to just enjoy the day with no one having to drive/navigate. Wines were lovely and so scenic.”

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Scenic Te Mata Peak Tour by Supertrike - From the National Aquarium to Napier’s coast
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Scenic Te Mata Peak Tour by Supertrike

9.Scenic Te Mata Peak Tour by Supertrike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 100 reviews · from $136

Join Phil for a two-hour Supertrike ride from Napier through coastal roads, vineyards, and the Tukituki Valley to Te Mata Peak. The open-air trike carries up to four people, with seatbelts, a safety briefing, and about 30 minutes at the summit for 360-degree views. Sunglasses, warm clothing, and a scarf are useful.

“This was a great experience. I would recommend this tour! Remember to bring a scarf or face wrap. Have fun.”

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Napier: Art-Deco + Te Mata Peak+ Garden Walk + Wine Tasting - Starting by Napier’s Art Deco streets
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Napier: Art-Deco + Te Mata Peak+ Garden Walk + Wine Tasting

10.Art-Deco + Te Mata Peak+ Garden Walk + Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 99 reviews · 3h 30m · from $89

This 3.5-hour shore excursion links Napier’s Art Deco center, Bluff Hill, Te Mata Peak, a private garden overlooking Hawke’s Bay, and a seated tasting at Askerne Estate. Guides such as Ross and John lead groups of up to 13 in a small minibus. Expect local history, big views, at least five wines, and a personal touch.

“Wonderful time with a great tour guide! He even took us to his beautiful home so we could see his green thumb at work. Beautiful flower gardens. Got a good introduction to Napier and stopped at many scenic spots. The wine and cheese tasting was so good! Highly recommend.”

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Napier E-bike Hire - Starting at 117 Marine Parade
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Napier E-bike Hire

11.Napier E-bike Hire

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 99 reviews · from $65

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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Guided 2pm Afternoon Art Deco Walk from Napier Art Deco Trust - The 90-minute walk through central Napier
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Guided 2pm Afternoon Art Deco Walk from Napier Art Deco Trust

12.Guided 2pm Afternoon Art Deco Walk from Napier Art Deco Trust

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 97 reviews · from $20

Start at the Art Deco Centre with a 20-minute film and architecture introduction, then walk Napier’s central Art Deco quarter for about 90 minutes. Guides such as Simon, Martin, Lynn, and John bring the 1931 earthquake and rebuilt city to life. Expect a small group of up to 16, a gentle pace, and all-weather touring.

“We had a wonderful afternoon with John. His enthusiasm and knowledge of Napier and her buildings was contagious. Thoroughly recommend.”

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Shore Excursion: Napier/ Hawke's Bay & Premium Wineries tour - Mission Estate Winery gives the tour its best sense of place
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Shore Excursion: Napier/ Hawke’s Bay & Premium Wineries tour

13.Shore Excursion: Napier/ Hawke’s Bay & Premium Wineries tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 93 reviews · from $96

You’ll tour Napier’s earthquake-shaped Art Deco streets, visit Mission Estate and another premium winery, pause at Bluff Hill, and sample New Zealand honey. Guides including Kirsty, Anil, Tere, and Mark are praised for local stories and easygoing care. The small-group minivan keeps this cruise-day outing efficient, though bad weather can limit views.

“Kirsty was amazing and gave us such a wonderful tour! She included many things we would only have seen touring with a local. Beautiful art deco tour and very cool seeing the oldest winery in New Zealand!”

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Deco Napier, Te Mata Peak, Garden Walk and Wine Tasting Tour - Te Mata Peak gives you the big picture
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Deco Napier, Te Mata Peak, Garden Walk and Wine Tasting Tour

14.Deco Napier, Te Mata Peak, Garden Walk and Wine Tasting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 92 reviews · from $92

Spend about three hours with Ross, Sandy, Denise, Angela, or Sandi exploring Napier by vehicle. You’ll see Art Deco streets, climb to Te Mata Peak, visit a private garden, and taste estate-grown Hawke’s Bay wines with New Zealand cheese and crackers. The tour meets and returns at the Napier i-SITE and takes no more than 13 people.

“Wine tasting was good and the views were great and amazing.The guide Sandy was very knowledgeable with Napier and the Earthquakes”

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Shore Excursion: Napier and Surrounding Countryside Scenic Tour - Waitangi Regional Park and the Celestial Star Compass
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Shore Excursion: Napier and Surrounding Countryside Scenic Tour

15.Shore Excursion: Napier and Surrounding Countryside Scenic Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 91 reviews · from $86

See Napier from an Art Deco bus or tour vehicle on a roughly three-hour outing with local guides such as Mark, Ron, Bob, or Veronica. Expect Hawke Bay views, Waitangi Regional Park, Silky Oak Chocolate Company, the National Tobacco Company Building, Marewa’s Art Deco homes, and commentary on the 1931 earthquake. Wine tasting is not included.

“We had a lovely tour with Ron, who was very informative and knowledgeable Napier is a beautiful place and Ron showed us all the highlights in a short space of time.”

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