Napier Wineries NZ - Wineries in Napier New Zealand

Napier Wineries

Napier is the home of the country’s oldest wineries such as Mission Estate, which was founded by French-Catholic Missionaries in 1858. Vineyards scatter the landscape around Taradale, while further inland in the picturesque and sheltered Dartmoor Valley, river gravels and silts from the surrounding hills and terraces offer a variety of soil fertilities. North out of Napier in Bay View, vineyards thrive with an ideal combination of shelter from surrounding hills and exposure to sea breezes. A reputation for early ripening makes this a popular location for growers.

Hawkes Bay is New Zealand's oldest winemaking region, home to New Zealand's oldest winemaking establishments, some producing wines for over 140 years. Today the Hawkes Bay is New Zealand's second-largest wine region, leading the country with 70% of Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% of Chardonnay production. It also produces high quality Syrah, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling and sweet dessert wines, while smaller boutique wineries are constantly experimenting with new varieties.

Why not book yourself on a tour or grab a wine map and take yourself? From boutique wineries to major operations, you're bound to find something special to swirl around your glass.

Featured Hawkes Bay Wineries/Wine Tours

Half-Day Self-Guided Hawkes Bay Coastline and Wineries Cycling Tour

Bike Tour - Napier - Starting from $55.00 per person

Cycle some of the best trails in Hawke's Bay on this half-day self-guided tour. It’s a 40km (25 mile) loop leaving from the historic port area of Ahuriri. This ride will provide a great variety of scenery including the Napier Township, Marine Parade coastline, Tutaekuri River, orchard, farmland and wineries. Allow 5 hours for this incredible journey. More...

Half-Day Ultimate Wine Tour in Napier

Wine Tour - Napier - Starting from $120.00 per person

Take this fantastic half-day wine tour for a unique New Zealand experience! Taste wines directly from barrels, tanks or french cuves. Explore underground Fermentation Tanks currently New Zealand's only Wine Museum and also used as red wine cellars. Tour also includes wine and food matching with premium wines. You will also visit 2 more wineries on this tour, one a boutique winery set in their vines and the other New Zealand's oldest winery. This is a very unique wine tasting tour show casing a... More...

Shore Excursion: Napier Art Deco Tour with Wine and Beer Tasting

Ports of Call Tour - Napier - Starting from $120.00 per person

This 4.0 to 4.5 hour shore excursion covers everything the region is famous for; Napier's Art Deco and Hawkes Bay Wines! You will visit 2 famous Wineries and an Ale House then discover why Napier is the Art Deco Capital of the World. More...

Private Tour: Napier and Hawke's Bay Premium Wine Tour with Lunch

Wine Tour - Hastings - Starting from $295.00 per person

Join this tour mid morning and experience a seated seated tasting at Craggy Range Winery. Taste at Te Mata Estate, know as the producer of maybe New Zealand's finest red, Coleraine. Enjoy a luncheon at Black Barn Bistro including a glass of wine. Black Barn Bistro is highly awarded for its food and wine plus has wonderful views over vineyards and mountains in the distance. A road trip up Te Mata Peak is also included. More...

Napier Afternoon Wine Tour

Wine Tour - Napier - Starting from $120.00 per person

Join this wine tour for an afternoon of relaxing and good wine!
* Visit NZ's oldest winery The Mission, taste and tour.
* Taste outstanding reds and whites at Church Road Winery.
*Enjoy a seated tasting at Linden Estate, with a complimentary cheese board.
*Final tasting at The Urban Winery, including access to their Barrel Hall and the amazing Golden Egg fermentor.
*Tour duration 4hrs to 5hrs.
*Pick up and drop off from your accommodation.
* A surcharge of NZ $ 30.00... More...