Te Mata Explorer Private Tour from Napier Cruise Port
Overview
Take a scenic drive through the countryside to visit Maraetotara Falls, where you can enjoy a peaceful walk and views of the waterfall. Next, head to the Arataki Honey Visitors Centre, the largest beekeeping business in the Southern Hemisphere, to sample Manuka Honey and learn about honey production. Continue to the famous Te Mata Peak for the panoramic views over the Hawkes Bay. Stop at Ahuriri Village, a historic fishing village known for its charming atmosphere and the National Tobacco Building, an iconic Art Deco structure perfect for photos.
What's Included
- Private tour
- Port/hotel pick up and drop off
- Local professional guide
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Cruise passengers: we will be waiting for you at the pier with a sign with your name on it
What To Expect
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Maraetotara Falls
45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Arataki Honey Visitor Centre
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Te Mata Peak
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Ahuriri Napier isite Visitor Information Centre
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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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).
- Private tour.
- Port/hotel pick up and drop off.
- Local professional guide.
- Gratuities.
The minimum age to participate is 3..
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 Te Mata Explorer Private Tour from Napier Cruise Port is as follows:
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Te Mata Explorer Private Tour from Napier Cruise Port 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
- Private tour
- Port/hotel pick up and drop off
- Local professional guide
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
