CRUISE Excursion - Winery Cycle Tour (Half Day, Self-Guided, Standard Pushbike)

CRUISE Excursion - Winery Cycle Tour (Half Day, Self-Guided, Standard Pushbike)
From NZD $45.00
  • Duration: 4 Hours (approx.)
  • Location: Ahuriri, Napier

SELF-GUIDED CYCLE WINERY TOUR for all CRUISE SHIP visitors to Napier – 4 hours.

Explore Hawke’s Bay by standard pedal bike – a fun, easy cycle ride to visit to up to 4 of the top winery establishments in Hawke’s Bay. Visit Hawke’s Bay leading wineries and choose a wine tasting or grab a bite to eat, before heading back to the start - Takaro base in Ahuriri. We can shuttle you to and from the Napier I-site to our base (4km distance) - please book this as an extra in your order. Shuttle times to be determined depending on your ships arrival time - our van will be waiting approx. one hour after disembarkment. (Note: not all wineries are open everyday, please see winery opening days below)

We will send you on an easy self guided cycling route (from 20km/12 miles approx. 2 hours cycling but up to 40km/24 miles if you want!) along a dedicated coastal cycle pathway beside the Pacific Ocean to trails through farmland and estuary trails where you will cycle through a birdlife sanctuary. Visit some of our world renowned wineries along the way (Crab Farm, Mission Estate, Church Road, Urban Winery), all within 7-13km away. NOTE: This tour is for riding a standard pushbike (available for all sizes - 120cm-195cm).

You will meet us at our base at the Napier port village of Ahuriri – a seaside village full of cafes and shops which is 4km from the Napier i-site (your drop off point for the boats shuttle bus). You can catch OUR SHUTTLE to our base in Ahuriri (just 4km away) - a great way to start your adventure. 

We will have your bike ready to go, give you a briefing and a map so you can navigate your way along the trails to your place of choice. 

Choose the distance you ride from 20km/12miles to 45km/28miles (NOTE all riding is there and back to our base in Ahuriri)

PLEASE BOOK AHEAD if you want to visit wineries - to avoid disappointment. They could be booked out or closed on the day you want to visit!

  • The cycling is completely flat and gentle, so suitable for all riders with a moderate level of fitness. 
  • We will provide you with maps plus Takaro Trails support is available throughout the day should it be required.
  • Child is 14 years and under and if you are wanting to book e-bikes, must be over 135cm.
  • If you want wine tastings or lunch at the wineries we RECCOMMEND PRE-BOOKING, just select the links below and go from there.

Wineries on route:

  • Mission Estate https://missionestate.co.nz/ (OPEN 7 days)
  • Church Road https://www.church-road.com/ (OPEN Thursday-Monday)
  • Crab Farm Winery https://www.crabfarmwinery.co.nz/ (OPEN Thursday-Sunday)
  • Urban Winery in Ahuriri https://www.theurbanwinery.co.nz/ (OPEN Wednesday to Sunday)
  • Gin Distillery in Ahuriri https://nationaldistillery.nz/ (OPEN Thursday to Saturday 1-5pm)
  • We recommend that you bring a water bottle, sun screen and a jacket. 

If you have any questions please don't hesitate to get hold of us. NOTE: Please make sure we know what boat you are on. 

Email info@takarotrails.co.nz OR start comms with us via FACEBOOK MESSENGER.

Thanks lovely future cyclists,

The Takaro Trails Team