Great Escape Self-Guided Scenic Cycle Winery Tour from Napier
Overview
Experience Hawke's Bay on this scenic 28km (17 mile) cycle ride.
The route follows beautiful coastal bike trail. Visit Atea A Rangi Star Compass and enjoy wildlife in the estuary wetlands.
The trail turns inland along Tukituki River valley vineyards. You can visit up to 4 wineries.
Enjoy local cuisine, wine tasting or a glass of wine before our shuttle comes to take you back to Napier.
This is a self-guided bike ride, you'll be provided map with directions and highlights.
The route is 28km (17 mile) long and almost all cycle trail.
Hospitality venues:
Askerne Wines- open Mon-Sun
Craggy Range - open Mon-Sun (requires 5km detour, booking essential)
Te Mata Estate - open Mon-Sun
Black Barn - open Mon-Sun
Return shuttle departs Black Barn at 4pm.
Booking wine tasting and lunch is recommended, especially on weekends.
E-bike sizes XXS–XL, for heights 140 - 200cm
What's Included
- Return shuttle to Napier from Black Barn winery at 4pm
- Mechanical back up for hassle free experience
- Map with route instructions and highlights
- Use of bicycle
- Helmet, bag, bike lock
- Food and drinks
- Wine tasting fees ($10-$20pp tasting fee which is generally refundable if you purchase wine)
Meeting Location
117 Marine Parade
Napier South, Napier 4110, New Zealand
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Napier City Bike Hire & Tours (pass by)
Atea A Rangi
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Askerne Vineyards
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Craggy Range
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Te Mata Estate Winery & Vineyards
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Black Barn Vineyards
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for people who cannot ride bikes
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- At time of booking, cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name and arrival time
- All rider heights must be advised at time of booking
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Most wineries charge a $15pp tasting fee which is refundable if you purchase wine
- Opening hours and days of the wineries do vary - please check with us at time of booking
- Minimum age is 1 year
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 11 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (NZDT).
- Return shuttle to Napier from Black Barn winery at 4pm.
- Mechanical back up for hassle free experience.
- Map with route instructions and highlights.
- Use of bicycle.
- Helmet, bag, bike lock.
- Food and drinks.
- Wine tasting fees ($10-$20pp tasting fee which is generally refundable if you purchase wine).
The minimum age to participate is 1. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Great Escape Self-Guided Scenic Cycle Winery Tour from Napier is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for people who cannot ride bikes
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Great Escape Self-Guided Scenic Cycle Winery Tour from Napier will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Return shuttle to Napier from Black Barn winery at 4pm
- Mechanical back up for hassle free experience
- Map with route instructions and highlights
- Use of bicycle
- Helmet, bag, bike lock
- Food and drinks
- Wine tasting fees ($10-$20pp tasting fee which is generally refundable if you purchase wine)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for people who cannot ride bikes
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- At time of booking, cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name and arrival time
- All rider heights must be advised at time of booking
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Most wineries charge a $15pp tasting fee which is refundable if you purchase wine
- Opening hours and days of the wineries do vary - please check with us at time of booking
- Minimum age is 1 year
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 11 travelers
