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

Small Group Scenic Shore Excursion to Napier in a Vintage Car

Ports of Call Tour - Napier - Starting from $106.00 per person

Choose between a two hour or three hour shore excursion in a stunning vintage or classic car! From the Art Deco City to the stunning scenery and world-class wine tastings ... we customize every tour to your interest. With plenty of photo opportunities you will have a chance to get up close and personal in these beautiful vintage and classic cars.

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Private Wine Tasting Tour of Napier

Wine Tasting - Napier - Starting from $636.00 per person

Hawkes Bay is the oldest wine-producing region in New Zealand - this 3.5 hour morning or afternoon tour includes tastings at some of the finest wineries in the area, transported in a comfortable modern air conditioned private car with your own friendly & knowledgeable driver. More...

Napier Shore Excursion: Wine, Beer & Art Deco Tour

Ports of Call Tour - Christchurch - Starting from $135.00 per person

An excursion that explores Napier's art deco architecture and rich history. Included is a visit to two famous wineries and the Speights Ale House for tastings. More...

Napier Pathway Bike Hire

Bike Rental - Napier - Starting from $45.00 per person

Go further, see more, explore beautiful Hawke’s Bay by bike! You will have a great range of our pathway bikes available for you to explore some or all of 200km of flat, off-road cycle trails or the quiet country roads. You will have one of the brilliant bikes for a day, a lot of time for you to explore the wonderful Napier area. Enjoy with safety, this tour provides helmet, lock, map, handlebar bag and mechanical backup. More...

1.5-Hour Napier Vintage Car Tour

Classic Car Tour - Napier - Starting from $73.14 per person

Exclusive private 90 minute tour of Napier's world-famous Art Deco City in an authentic, genuine classic/vintage car driven by a friendly and knowledgeable Driver/Guide.

See and hear about the events of 1931 when the city of Napier was destroyed by a huge earthquake - then learn about the rebuild in the Art Deco style. We not only show you all the key locations but our guides will bring the historic events to life with human dramas and stories from the times.

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Featured Napier Winery Events

Church Road Gwen Summer Sessions

Singer-Songwriter Events
Church Road Winery, Napier

From Sunday 2 November 2025 to Sunday 12 April 2026
Join us on the lawn for six Sundays of great local music, good food, and easy summer afternoons. Soak up the sounds from some of Hawke’s Bay’s best acoustic acts while you enjoy a platter, a glass of Church... More...