Napier Art Deco, Wine Tasting & Te Mata Peak Tour

Walk Napier's Art Deco streets, climb to views across the plains, taste estate wines in a private garden

This guided tour covers Napier's Art Deco architecture, Te Mata Peak, and a wine tasting at Askerne Estate vineyard, all in three hours with hotel or cruise ship pickup. The guide leads you through the business district and residential Art Deco streets, drives you to Te Mata Peak at 399 meters for views across the Heretunga Plains, then brings you to the owner's private gardens for complimentary wine tasting (six wines total, from whites and reds to a late harvest sweet) with New Zealand cheese and biscuits. Live English commentary, bottled water and air-conditioned transport are included throughout.

Step-by-step itinerary

Napier Art Deco, Views, Gardens, Wine

• Drive through Napier Art Deco center
• Stop at Te Mata Peak for views
• Visit guide's colorful private gardens
• Enjoy complimentary wine tasting with cheese

The experience

How do you fit Napier's architectural heritage, a mountain view and a vineyard into a morning without a rental car? This tour starts with a drive through the Art Deco Business Center and Sanders Avenue's residential streets, where the guide points out the details that make Napier's 1930s rebuild distinctive. You're not stopping to walk a long trail here: the commentary moves you through, and the architecture is the frame.

Te Mata Peak comes next. At 399 meters, it's high enough to see across the Heretunga Plains and out toward the coast, and the drive gets you there without the climb. The fresh air and bird song are the thing people mention. The views settle whether the peak itself was worth the detour. From there, the tour heads to Askerne Estate, the owner's vineyard and private gardens close by. You walk freely around the gardens (colorful plantings and views over the bay), while the tasting happens: six wines, estate-grown and produced, starting with three whites and three reds, finishing with a late harvest sweet. Cheese and biscuits come with it.

The whole thing runs three hours. You'll want a windproof jacket (the peak can be breezy), and the itinerary can shift if weather or timing demands it. Children from age five are welcome. Bottled water is provided, and the vehicle is air-conditioned, which matters on a Hawke's Bay afternoon.

What’s included

• Live English commentary from your guide.
• wine tasting at Askerne Estate with six wines, New Zealand cheese and biscuits.
• access to the owner's private gardens.
• a drive through Napier's Art Deco Business Center and Sanders Avenue.
• bottled water.
• air-conditioned vehicle.
• hotel or cruise ship pickup.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (15 and older) · Child (5 to 14 years) · Under 5: can't be booked

GroupUp to 13

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearby

Operated by Vines and Views Tours

Is this one for you?The tour picks you up from your hotel or cruise ship, so you don't need a rental car or local transport to reach the starting point. A practical advantage if you're arriving by ship or staying without a vehicle. The three-hour loop keeps you moving without a full-day commitment, and the guide handles the route and timing, so you're free to focus on the views and the wine instead of navigating between stops.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 14 years). Children under 5 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What's the view like from Te Mata Peak?

Te Mata Peak sits 399 meters above sea level and looks out across the Heretunga Plains with views extending beyond them. The fresh air and bird song are part of what makes the stop worthwhile, and on a clear day the vantage is wide enough to see the coast.

How many wines do you taste at Askerne Estate?

Askerne Estate pours six wines total: three whites, three reds, and a late harvest sweet wine to finish. All are estate-grown and produced, and the tasting includes New Zealand cheese and biscuits.

Does the tour include pickup from the cruise ship?

Yes, the tour includes pickup from your hotel or cruise ship, so you don't need to arrange transport to the starting point. The air-conditioned vehicle is part of the package.

How much walking is involved?

The Art Deco section is a drive-through with commentary, not a long walk. At Te Mata Peak, you step out for the views. At Askerne Estate, you walk freely around the owner's private gardens at your own pace. The tour suits all fitness levels.

What should I bring?

A windproof jacket is advisable: Te Mata Peak can be breezy. Bottled water is provided throughout the tour, and the vehicle is air-conditioned.