Tours & Activities in Napier

Embark on a wildlife encounter to the world's largest mainland gannet colony perched above majestic cliffs. Be within feet of these magical birds.

*All cruise tours depart from the National Aquarium - please see note below* This scenic tour will depart Napier, following the coastline before heading inland to follow the beautiful Tukituki River with stunning views across the valley and the Havelock North hills to Te Mata Peak. You will then cross the river, heading past Craggy Range winery and into Havelock North before starting the exhilarating climb, almost 400m, to the top of the Peak with spectacular, 360-degree panoramic views of Hawkes Bay and on a clear day as far as the volcanic Ruapehu! Climbing a mountain on a V8 trike can be an experience to remember, great for celebrating birthdays or that special occasion. We spend approximately 20 mins at the Peak before heading back down through the orchards and vineyards. Napier does not have a cruise passenger terminal so all passengers a required to hop on the free shuttles into the city, the second stop is the National Aquarium which is where our cruise tours depart from.

Discover the scenic highlights of Art-Deco Napier on a sightseeing tour. Admire the orchards, vineyards, and views from Te Mata Peak before tasting the cheese and wine of the region.

Sit back and relax on your wine tour in a fully restored 1970 Retro Kombi Van with your fun and informed guide Craig! Craig loves to share the beauty of Hawkes Bay and the variety of vineyards and wine on offer.

Discover two wineries and a gin distillery on an afternoon wine and gin tasting tour in Napier. Pair your tastings with a cheeseboard of New Zealand cheeses and take home a souvenir glass.

Travel with private driver/guide on a private tour of Napier and surrounding areas in our luxury Mercedes-Benz people carrier, with air conditioning, full leather and privacy glass. After starting with a look at the world-famous Art Deco City we make our way out of town to one of Napier's premier wineries where you get the opportunity to enjoy a wine tasting experience; depending on availability we usually visit either Church Road Winery or Mission Estate Winery. Next we head out through stunning countryside, passing vineyards, orchards, farmland and crossing rivers on our way to the picturesque village of Havelock North. Here we visit beautiful Birdwoods with it's sculpture garden, olde worlde sweet shop and real fruit ice cream before ascending Te Mata Peak for stunning views of the region prior to returning to Napier. Group Maximum 5 travelers.

Enjoy a gourmet luncheon and wine tasting at Mission Estate Restaurant. Visit a local distillery in Napier for a gin tasting and end your tour with wine, cheese, and biscuits at the Askerne Estate.

This tour caters for everyone. Beer drinkers, Cider drinkers, Gin drinkers and Wine drinkers.. (Tea and coffee drinkers). Wow, a tour that has something for everyone... All our stops are hand selected to give you the best selection and overview we think possible within the time allowed.

Explore Napier on a self-guided scenic bike or e-bike ride to some of the region's favorite wineries. Follow the Tuki Tuki River trails and the stunning Cape Kidnappers coastline.

Explore Art Deco Napier and surrounding areas in the comfort of our classic Black London Taxi Limo. Seating capacity is up to Five passengers. Four is recommended. Complete with Red carpet to make you feel a bit like royalty. We offer a standard 2.5 Hour Tour of Napier and surrounding countryside. We are able customise this private tour to your liking by adding points of interest, Wineries, or Food destinations and Scenic drives with great views. Tour time can be flexible to suit your availability and needs. Extra stops for visits, tastings and photos can be arranged. We also offer Limo services for any occasion and Shuttle services to or from your accommodation, restaurant, winery and Airport Transfers. Food, Drinks and Tasting fees are not included but we can customise an "All Inclusive" tour for you

Take yourself on a cycling adventure around the port village of Ahuriri to Napier city & beyond - total of 28km. See Art Deco, ride the coastal path, & visit two of the best wineries in Taradale.

See Napier - The Art Deco Capital of the World - from a completely new angle in 30 minutes including Airport Transfers. You'll cruise over the cruise ship, along marine parade and see all of Napier with the best views - guaranteed - still leaving you time to explore on foot. The airport is just 10 minutes drive from the Napier iSite and you’ll be chauffeured there in style. Our fleet of classic cars is provided by our partners Unique Rentals. Arriving back at the airport you’ll be chauffeured back to the Napier iSite, ensuring that you make the absolute most every moment of your time in Napier. Don’t limit yourself to just one experience when you can see all of Napier from the sky, and still have time to explore the Art Deco capital at your leisure.

Enjoy a coastal cycle ride with stunning views of Te Kauwae-a-Māui - Cape Kidnappers and follow Tukituki River to experience local wine and cuisine at some of the best Hawke's Bay vineyards.

Drive through Napier City and discover how the region recovered from the 1931 earthquake. Wander through the expansive gardens and admire the art while enjoying a bite to eat and a refreshing drink at Birdwood's Gallery/Café. Visit Craggy Range and taste their current release wines alongside their Prestige Collection wine, Sophia and take in the views of the spectacular Te Mata Peak, while enjoying a delicious Craggy Range Artisanal Platter. On our way to our next winery, Elephant Hill we will travel along the picturesque Tuki Tuki River Valley enjoying river views, homesteads, orchards, and vineyards. Stylish, warm & inviting Elephant Hill is just the spot to relax & enjoy a tasting of their current release wines whilst taking in the incredible views over the vineyard & Pacific Ocean. Tasting Fees Elephant Hill $20pp Craggy Range $35pp Birdwoods Café and Gallery have a range of beverage and food options available. Winery Platter payable direct on the day.

This self-guided audio tour is highly recommended for all Art Deco and architecture lovers and will guide you through the rebuilt city of Napier where you will learn interesting facts and information.

Explore Hawke’s Bay by bike – a fun, easy cycle ride to visit Hawke’s Bay leading wineries and choose a wine tasting or grab a bite to eat, before heading back to Takaro base in Ahuriri. We will shuttle you to and from the Napier I-site to our base (4km distance). Shuttle times to be determined depending on your ships arrival time - our van will be waiting approx. one hour after disembarkment. (Note: not all wineries are open everyday, please note winery opening days in information below) Your route is an easy self guided cycling route (from 20km/12 miles approx. 2 hours cycling but up to 40km/24 miles if you want!) along a dedicated cycle pathway beside the Pacific Ocean to trails through farmland and estuary where you will cycle through a birdlife sanctuary. Visit some of our world renowned wineries along the way (Crab Farm, Mission Estate, Church Road, Urban Winery), all within 7-13km away. NOTE you must book the wineries yourself, they will always be busy on cruise days!

Discover the beautiful town of Napier on a self-guided walking tour. Explore the charming streets of the town and marvel at the stunning architecture, statues, and iconic art-deco structures.

This is a compact well thought out tour, offering you an exceptionally good tour of the local highlights including wine tasting. A must do tour for every visitor. You will have a fantastic understanding of what "Art Deco' actually is. You will see the "off the track" locations and learn why Napier was build in Art Deco, why Napier is the Art Deco Capital of the World.

Take a self-guided audio tour of the Napier earthquake zone. Journey to the past and see the areas that were the hardest hit by this 1931 Hawke's Bay disaster.

The 6-hour tour overviews the region, highlighting art deco, orchids, vineyards, sheep farming, cattle farming, deer farming, and so much more. Spectacular rural drive and views. The history of the area, including the 1931 earthquake, is illustrated with the aid of a photo book.  You will start your day learning what art deco actually is, so you know what to look out for in terms of the unique art deco found here in Napier and Hastings cities. You will visit a lovely "off-track" scenic lookout that looks out over the city of Napier, Hawkes Bay, Cape Kidnappers, and Te Mata Peak. Next, it is off through the area you have just seen along the coast, a hidden valley, and to Te Mata Peak. You will then also visit the largest honey producer in the Southern Hemisphere. You will have time for a short lunch at a cafe in the Hastings area, then back to Napier for a wine tasting before finishing back in Napier by driving through a lovingly kept art deco housing suburb. 

Are you ready for ZigZag’s Epic 90-Day Camping Tour? It’s the ultimate Kiwi bucket list adventure, and incidentally, the longest commercial road trip available in New Zealand!

Drive through Napier City and discover how the region recovered from the 1931 earthquake. Wander through the expansive gardens and admire the art while enjoying a bite to eat and a refreshing drink at Birdwood's Gallery/Café. Visit Craggy Range and taste their current release wines alongside their Prestige Collection wine, Sophia and take in the views of the spectacular Te Mata Peak, while enjoying a delicious Craggy Range Artisanal Platter. On our way to our next winery, Elephant Hill we will travel along the picturesque Tuki Tuki River Valley enjoying river views, homesteads, orchards, and vineyards. Stylish, warm & inviting Elephant Hill is just the spot to relax & enjoy a tasting of their current release wines whilst taking in the incredible views over the vineyard & Pacific Ocean. Tasting Fees Elephant Hill $20pp Craggy Range $35pp Birdwoods Café and Gallery have a range of beverage and food options available. Winery Platter payable direct on the day.

Join our guided, small group tour for 25 nights of unique culture, wilderness and adventure as we zigzag from one side of the stunning North Island to the other.

Join our small Wine Tour group to explore a variety of Hawkes Bay Wines lasting all afternoon - approx. 5+ hours Visit very different Wineries plus an Ale House or Brewery Taste at a Boutique Wineries set around the Hawkes Bay. Taste wines from the world famous Gimblett Gravels. Learn about the region, how, why, and what Wines are produced in what is regarded as the “Premium Wine Region in New Zealand”. We aim to taste at the oldest Winery in New Zealand. Here you will learn about the history dating back from the 1830’s in Lyon France Finally finish at an Ale House or Brewery You will finish the tour with a small souvenir, and a souvenir Wine glass (if you taste at the Mission Estate). All tastings, admissions and all drinks advertised are included in the tour price. Free door to door service within Napier on the day. Larger groups please enquire.

Get yourself well and truly ‘kiwified’ on this 6-week odyssey that zigzags coast to coast, from South-North & East-West - the perfect way to explore New Zealand’s spectacular North Island in depth.

Mohaka Rafting, situated in scenic Hawkes Bay provides trips to suit from mild to wild. Come for a journey through the wilderness, float through the majestic gorges and swim in the rapids if you are feeling brave! Our full day Grade 3 is our most popular trip - cliff jumps, exciting rapids and visit a gold mine in a full day adventure.

This tour caters for everyone. Beer drinkers, Cider drinkers and Wine drinkers.. (Tea and coffee drinkers). Wow, a tour that has something for everyone... All Wineries are hand selected to give you the best selection and overview of our wineries that we think possible within the time allowed.

Our most popular tour! Enjoy a full-day, self-guided biking tour (choose e-bikes or standard bikes) to some of the regions finest wineries to enjoy wine tasting galore. We take you (and your bike) at 10am out to Havelock North to the starting point of your journey at Black Barn Vineyard. This trail cycles past 6-7 award-winning wineries along a 16km stretch of easy and scenic cycle pathways. Meet our van at the last winery at the stunning Cape Kidnappers for a 4pm transfer back to the start. A truly memorable experience enjoying the best wineries of Hawke's Bay on a bike!

For a perfect day in Napier get one of our bikes and discover more! Explore beautiful Hawke’s Bay on E-bike - we offer super comfy step-thru E-bikes - easy to ride with a great battery range so you can ride whole day. Hawke's Bay cycle trails are famous for easy scenic cycling, connecting many award winning wineries and other hospitality venues. There is so much to see - beautiful coastline and wetlands, Māori heritage sites, abundant vineyards and orchards, historic Ahuriri village, Art Deco architecture and more. Enjoy with safety, this tour provides helmet, lock, map, pannier bag and mechanical assistance for a hassle free cycling. Departing from our store at your leisure, our friendly team will ensure you are fitted to the right bike for your needs and will provide you with maps and information on where to ride. Start your Hawke’s Bay adventure with Napier City Bike Hire & Tours.

We will take you on a tour with fun and laughter whilst showing you a large area of our region. we cover over 100 km in our minivan to show you the highlights of the region. This tour can be done in 3 hours but also can take a little longer depending on the time the traveler has. We provide a driver guide and they give a comprehensive dialogue along the way. This tour can be made into a private tour with a little extra fee added. With the sightseeing done first and tasting experiences after, this tour provides ampul opportunities for photos and purchasing of local products during our stops.