Napier tours, things to do and tickets

A half-day wine tour will take you on a journey through gorgeous countryside and into the most famous wine growing regions of Hawke's Bay.
• Visit 4 internationally recognised wineries & enjoy a cheeseboard
• Door to door service (within the Napier, Hastings and Havelock North area)
• Plain English explanations from your friendly tour guide
• A 360° degree view of Hawkes Bay from Te Mata Peak

Prinsy's tours are generally kept to small numbers - up to 11 seats - to give your tour the personal touch. Larger group enquiries are welcome by arrangement.

Why do our guests say their Prinsy's tour exceeded their expectations?
• We combine intimate local knowledge with genuine hospitality to ensure you have a great day out.
• We are passionate about the sustainability of our region and aim to leave only footprints on our environment.
• 2017 & 2018 Winners Hawke's Bay Tourism Visitor Experience Award | Qualmark Silver rating

We invite you to see for yourself!

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.

Join this wine tour for an afternoon of relaxing and good wine and gin
* Visit NZ's oldest winery The Mission, taste and tour
No gin tasting Mondays and Tuesdays
* Seated wine tasting at Askerne
* Complimentary wine cheese and biscuits.
Visit the National Tobacco building Napiers most iconic Art Nouveau
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* Tour duration 4hrs to 5hrs.
* Pick up and drop off from your accommodation.
* A surcharge of NZ $ 30.00 may apply for Hastings and Havelock pick ups

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

Join this wonderful tour to enjoy tastings at two different wineries and the chef's gourmet platter with a glass of wine at Mission Estate Winery.
Gin Tasting at the national Distillery makes a great addition to a wine tour.
* Spend time absorbing the history of the 170 year old Estate.
*Select your own wine to accompany the gourmet platter.
Wine taste at a small family owned and operated Estate.
Enjoy chesses and biscuits provided by tour tour guide.
Learn about grape growing from a retired grape grower

Enjoy a flat, easy, scenic 26km (16 mile) ride following beautiful Hawke’s Bay coast on a wonderful off-road cycle trail. The trail passes through the Clive Wetlands and along scenic riverbanks, home to many species of birds. At the end of the trail, there are a selection of wineries where you can enjoy wine tasting and/or lunch, before your shuttle arrives to transport you back to Napier. This trail is 95% off-road, with just 1.5km on a quiet residential street.
This is a self-guided bike ride.
Hospitality venues:
Elephant Hill - open Fri-Mon
Clearview Estate - open Wed-Sun
Te Awanga - open Mon-Sun
Hygge Cafe - open Wed-Sun
There are also small coffee shops along the way - The Box at Clive, Haumoana Coffee and Brown Dog Espresso.
Please check with us opening times of the wineries as that varies thru the seasons.
Return shuttle departs Te Awanga Estate at 4pm.

This 4.0 hour shore excursion covers everything the region is famous for; Napier's Art Deco and Hawkes Bay Wines! You will visit a famous Winery and an Ale House or brewery then discover why Napier is the Art Deco Capital of the World.
This is an all inclusive tour.. includes entrance fees, all tastings and three glasses of beer or Cider.
Tour size is by the van of just 11 passengers, larger numbers can be assisted also if required.
This tour is operated by a 20 year "local veteran" of Napier tours. A tour to remember for a very long time.
Enquire now, seats are strictly limited and only available as pre-booked. NO sales on the day.

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.

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 are unique in that we offer this beautiful trip into our back yard with history from guides with over 30 years experience on the river and stories from maori elders going back 33 generations (or so).

All trips get clients back onto the cruiseships well before departure.

Enjoy a fantastic sightseeing tour of this very unique part of New Zealand. Showcasing the very best the Region has to offer. Drive through river valleys, stopping close to the top of the highest drive-able lookout in the region.
Drive through Sheep, Cattle and Deer farming areas. See Orchards, Vineyards, Market Gardens, stopping frequently for photographs as you travel.
Enjoy honey tasting, including the world famous Manuka Honey. Finally learn the history of Napier and discover Napier's Art Deco delights.
This is a small-group tour limited to just 22 travelers for personal service.
This tour is operated by a 19 year local veteran of Napier tours. A tour to remember for a very long time.
Enquire now, seats are strictly limited and only available as pre-booked. NO sales on the day.

Looking for an exciting shore excursion in Napier? Look no more!

Join this tour for exciting activities and sites such as Napier Art Deco highlights, , and the exclusive wine cheese and biscuits venue in a vineyard, and Napier's Bluff Hill lookout overlooking your cruise ship from above.

Stop at Te Mata Peak for breath taking views across the Plains and beyound

A visit to your owner/guides property to view his colorful garden and spectacular views of the Bay and hills beyond.

Don’t miss out on this wonderfully relaxing guided shore excursion.

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.

Join our small Wine Tour group to explore a variety of Hawkes Bay Wines lasting all afternoon - 6 hours

Visit 3 very different Wineries plus an Ale House

Boutique Winery set in 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”.

2nd boutique Winery set amongst apple orchards. Relax in a country setting while learning the Wine making process from the Vine to the Bottle,
This is New Zealand’s only Vegetarian (Vegan) certified Winery, a “must do” experience. While there enjoy a local cheese board.

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

You will finish the tour with a small souvenir, and a souvenir Wine glass. All
tastings, admissions and all drinks advertised are included in the tour price. Tour is door to door within Napier on the day.
Larger groups enquire.

Deco City Discoverer Napier Tour treats you to the Best Views and highlights of Napier City and surrounding areas traveling along the coast through the countryside and around the Art Deco Capital of the World. 

Three stops along the way to explore the Celestial Star Compass, Silky Oak Chocolate Company, and the National Tobacco building (photo stop)

Our Art Deco bus is very unique, large windows to see all the great views, spacious & comfortable interior and a rear viewing deck for that extra good photo or to enjoy the fresh air and sunshine.

Our experienced drivers are locals full of interesting information and stories about our beautiful home Napier City

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.

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) 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 transfer back to the start. A truly memorable experience enjoying the best wineries of Hawke's Bay on a bike!

Small group tour by minibus in air conditioned comfort with a friendly, knowledgeable local driver/guide to show you all the highlights of Napier and the surrounding areas.

This very popular tour with live commentary includes
• the world-famous Art Deco City of Napier
• fantastic scenery including Te Mata Peak
• treat yourself to some local wine or beer in picturesque gardens
• try locally-produced ice cream (seasonal)
• explore the visitor centre at the largest beekeeping business in the Southern
Hemisphere - try NZ's unique Manuka honey and watch live bees at work.
• fascinating art gallery & sculpture garden
• traditional-style sweet shop 
• Art Deco homes at Marewa, Napier's Art Deco suburb
• Bluff Hill Lookout
• the historic fishing village of Ahuriri

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 we think possible within the time allowed.

*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.