Quick Details
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
- Start – Indicative only, bikes will be ready for you at the store opening time. Departure from our shop is at your leisure, we recommend to leave between 9.30-11.00 AM.
- Return –3pm from Church Road winery (back in Napier 3.15pm)
- For a shorter 16km route allow 1.5 hours of relaxed riding, for the 30km option allow 2.5-3 hours, plus time to spend in the wineries.
- Our e-bikes come in XS-XL sizes, minimum height is 148cm.
- Below 18 years old must be accompanied by a guardian.
- Child pricing – 16 years of age or younger on regular bike.
Self-guided, including transport, this is the perfect cycle ride to explore the historic Ahuriri and nearby wetlands before arriving to some stunning wineries.
The riding is all flat and easy, you can take 16km or 30km route and visit up to 3 wineries.
Starting just across the road from our shop, you will ride along the coastal trail to the historic area of Ahuriri. Here you can visit one of the many cafes, bars and restaurants.
Choose to continue the longer way along a stunning coast to visit Crab Farm winery and reconnect to the shorter route in the protected wetlands that are home to a number of bird species. And from there it’s just a short ride until you reach Mission Estate Winery and Church Road Winery.
Enjoy wine tasting and lunch here before the shuttle bus arrives to transport you back to Napier.
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- Crab Farm Winery (https://www.crabfarmwinery.co.nz/)
- Open Thu-Sun, restaurant and cellar door, booking recommended.
- Mission Estate (https://missionestate.co.nz/)
- Open Mon-Sun, restaurant and cellar door, booking recommended.
- Church Road (https://www.church-road.com/)
- Open Thu-Mon, restaurant and cellar door, booking recommended.
If you wish to have lunch at one of the wineries, we recommend making a booking as they are very popular (essential on weekends). Please get in touch with us if you would like help planning times.
- Crab Farm Winery (https://www.crabfarmwinery.co.nz/)
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Cruise ship passengers
Start time is indicative only, bikes will be ready for you at the store opening time, which on a cruise ship day is as early as the ship arrival. Return shuttle will be advised on the day to suit your departure time. We’ll make sure you will be back comfortably on time.
For more details please visit our cruise ship passengers page