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 Vintage Car Tour

Maori - Napier - Starting from $750.00 per person

Here we have three options to suit all tastes.
First up is our Half Day Winery Tour: 4 Hours spent sampling some of Hawke's Bay's finest wines. All tastings included along with a platter to share in a beautiful vineyard setting.
Next we have our Half Day Napier Scenic Tour: Upon meeting you, our chauffeurs will introduce themselves, have a brief chat and arrange an itinerary to suit your tastes. Alternatively please do contact us on booking and we can put together an itinerary to... 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...

Hawke's Bay Wine Tour - Full Day

Wine Tour - Napier - Starting from $110.00 per person

Immerse yourself in Hawkes Bay's most famous wine growing regions with a full day wine tour.
• Visit 5 internationally recognised wineries
• Door to door service (in the Napier, Hastings and Havelock North area)
• Enjoy a winery lunch (at your own cost)
• Plain English explanations from your friendly tour guide
• Bask in a 360° view of Hawke's Bay from Te Mata Peak
Prinsy's tours are generally kept to small numbers - up to 11 seats - to give your tour the personal... More...

Shore Excursion - Napier City Highlights

Historic - Havelock North - Starting from $130.00 per person

This is the perfect half day tour discovering the famous Art Deco City, Napier and its history & architecture, Ahuriri, culture, views and award winning wines.
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Hastings Half Day Regional Wine Tasting Tour

Wine Tour - Hastings - Starting from $110.00 per person

Winery Tours Hawke’s Bay will take you off the beaten track with an intimate and relaxed wine tour of boutique wineries within Hastings, Havelock North and Napier, Hawke’s Bay.
Our passionate, wine-loving tour guides will help you explore and experience the places where real magic happens.
Talk to Hawke’s Bay winemakers: learn of their passions, their history and their future. Taste their amazing local wines and go behind the scenes to discover what makes their wines unique.
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