winery RIDES
Ride out, return by shuttle
Country to Coast
Let us transport you to the edge of Havelock North, where you will begin this stunning self-guided ride. Visit up to 7 wineries as you make your way to the coast. Our most popular tour!
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16km - 27km
10.30am
Thu, Fri, Sat
4pm
from $90pp
Great Cape Escape
A fabulous 25km self-guided ride along the coast and through wetlands toward Cape Kidnappers. Enjoy tastings or lunch at the coastal vineyards before our shuttle bus arrives to return you to Napier.
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25km
10 - 11.30am*
Thu, Fri, Sat
4pm
from $65pp
Hawke’s Bay Sunday
All the Hawke’s Bay treats in a day! This 28km tour starts at the vibrant Farmers Market and continue on the scenic cycle trails to the Bridge Pa Triangle with up to 8 wineries to visit.
This tour runs on Sundays only.
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28km
9.30am
Sunday
4pm
$95pp*
Waterways to Wineries
A beautiful, flat self-guided 16km ride through historic Ahuriri, wetlands and farmland before arriving to the popular Mission Estate and Church Road Wineries. Our shuttle bus will take you back to Napier.
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16km
10 - 11.30am*
Wed - Sun
3pm
from $55pp
*Times indicated are the recommended departure times to fully enjoy your experience. Return time indicated is the summer pick up time - cruise ship days and other seasons may vary. Price is per person on a standard bike, electric bikes are an extra $35.
Our self guided day tours are perfect for those wanting to visit fantastic wineries, as well as cycle through picturesque landscape. Our shuttle bus will pick you up and return you to Napier, allowing you to enjoy and savour some of the best wineries and restaurants Hawke's Bay has to offer, knowing you don't have to cycle back!
All self guided tour prices include bike hire, lock, helmet, map, guide notes, small bag on bike & transport.
Country to Coast
This is our most popular cycle tour! Self guided with transport included, this is the perfect tour for those whose two loves are wine and scenic, easy riding.
We will take you and your bike to Black Barn Vineyards, and from there a short ride will see you making your way toward the Tuki Tuki River, passing by 2 other cellar doors - Te Mata & Akarangi.
You can now add a side trip to Craggy Range Winery along brand new cycle trail. The trail branches off between Te Mata and Akarangi wineries. This out and back trip will add 7km / 45 minutes over hilly terrain.
After the gorgeous cycle along the riverbank, you will arrive at the coast and head towards Cape Kidnappers to visit up to 3 more wineries - Elephant Hill, Clearview Estate and Te Awanga Estate. Return to Napier by our shuttle bus leaving from Elephant Hill Winery at 4pm.
If you wish to have lunch at one of the wineries, we recommend making a booking as they are very popular. Please get in touch with us if you would like help planning times.
Departure:
Bus departs our store at 10.30am, with pick up at 4pm from Elephant Hill.
Currently running Thursday to Saturday due to winter hours at the wineries.
For Sunday tour option check out our Hawke's Bay Sunday tour.
Pricing:
$90pp on standard bike, $125pp on electric bike.
Pricing includes bike hire, helmet, lock, front bag, maps and written instructions, mechanical assistance and transport to and from the start and end of this ride. Wine tasting is not included.
*Wineries open for business and their opening times vary season to season. We will do our best to let you know what wineries we expect to be open on the day of your tour. Please contact us if you wish to know this before your ride.
Great Cape Escape
This is a fantastic longer winery ride! Self guided with transport included, this is the perfect tour for those who would like to have a good cycle before enjoying wineries. The riding is all flat and easy, and you can visit up to 3 wineries on this 25km ride. Leaving from our shop, you will cycle along the beautiful coast and through wetlands, before arriving out to the coastal wineries. Reward yourself with wine tasting and lunch at a winery before getting a shuttle back to Napier.
There are three wineries here you can visit: Elephant Hill, Clearview Estate & Te Awanga Estate. If you wish to have lunch at one of the wineries, we recommend making a booking as they are very popular. Please get in touch with us if you would like help planning times.
Departure:
Departure from our shop is at your leisure, but we do recommend leaving as early as possible to make the most of your day.
Pick up is at 4.00 pm from Elephant Hill.
Not available on Saturday 15th May due to Hawke's Bay Marathon finishing at Elephant Hill.
Pricing:
$65 per person, or $100 per person for an electric bike.
Pricing includes bike hire, helmet, lock, front bag, maps and written instructions, wine pick up service and transport from the end of this ride. Wine tasting is not included.
*Wineries open for business and their opening times vary season to season. We will do our best to let you know what wineries we expect to be open on the day of your tour. Please contact us if you wish to know this before your ride.
Hawke’s Bay Sunday
Leaving our shop on the shuttle bus we will take you and the bikes to the busy Hawke’s Bay Farmers Market. After you explore all the stalls and taste some local produce you will ride along the cycle trails with fantastic scenery past vineyards and orchards to Gimblett Gravels and Bridge Pa wine districts. Visit one or more of the 8 cellar doors to try some award-winning wines and have a lunch in one of the restaurants. Return to Napier by shuttle in the afternoon.
If you wish to have lunch at one of the wineries, we recommend making a booking as they are very popular. Please get in touch with us if you would like help planning times.
Departure times and pricing:
Bus departs our store at 9.30am, with pick up at 4pm from Abbey Winery.
$95 per person, or $130 per person for an electric bike.
Pricing includes bike hire, helmet, lock, front bag, maps and written instructions, mechanical assistance and transport to and from the start and end of this ride. Wine tasting is not included.
This tour runs on Sundays only as does the Farmers Market.
*Wineries open for business and their opening times vary season to season. We will do our best to let you know what wineries we expect to be open on the day of your tour. Please contact us if you wish to know this before your ride.
Waterways to Wineries
Come and explore the beautiful Napier waterfront! Self-guided including transport, this is the perfect tour to explore historic Ahuriri and nearby wetlands before arriving to some stunning wineries. The riding is all flat and easy, and you can visit up to 3 wineries* on this 16km ride.
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 the fabulous Urban Winery, or one of the many cafes, bars or restaurants. You then continue on limestone cycle trail through protected wetlands that are home to a number of different bird species. Crossing back on to the concrete cycle path, there is 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.
Times and pricing:
Start time is indicative only, bikes will be ready for you at store opening time. Departure from our shop is at your leisure, we recommend to leave between 10.00-11.00 AM. Allow 1,5 hours for riding, distance is 16km.
Return pick up time is at 3pm from Church Road winery.
$55 per person for standard bike
$45 per person - kids up to 16years of age
$90 per person for an electric bike.
Price includes bike hire, helmet, bag, lock, maps and instructions, mechanical assistance and return transport.
Wine tasting is not included.
If you wish to have lunch at one of the wineries, we recommend making a booking as they are very popular. Please get in touch with us if you would like help planning times, or if you wish us to book for you.
* Wineries open for business and their opening times vary season to season. We will do our best to let you know what wineries we expect to be open on the day of your tour. Please contact us if you wish to know this before your ride.
