Hawke's Bay winery tour: 4 wineries, tastings included

Four wineries, four tastings, one afternoon

A half-day small group wine tour in Hawke's Bay visits 4 internationally recognised wineries with tastings, cheese platters and lunch included; transport by air-conditioned minivan picks you up and drops you back at your door. The tour runs 5 to 6 hours with a live English-speaking guide and holds a minimum of 2 people per booking.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit four Hawke's Bay wineries

• Visit boutique family-owned winery
• Taste wines at first winery
• Visit second top winery
• Enjoy luncheon at second winery
• Visit third internationally recognized winery
• Visit fourth internationally recognized winery
• Experience wine tasting at all wineries

The Experience

The minivan collects you from your accommodation and heads into Hawke's Bay wine country. You'll taste at a family-owned boutique winery first, then move through two more top-tier producers, finishing at a fourth internationally recognised estate. Each stop includes wine tastings; cheese platters and food tastings are worked through the afternoon, and any drinks advertised at the wineries come included in the price. The guide handles the route and the timing, so you're tasting without arranging transport between properties or worrying about driving yourself.

Lunch happens at one of the wineries rather than as a separate stop, which is how the tour fits four tastings into a half-day window. You'll spend time at each property—long enough to understand what you're tasting—but the schedule keeps moving. The air-conditioned minivan means the drive between wineries is comfortable, and the group stays small enough that you're not standing in a crowd at the bar.

The tour requires a minimum of 2 people to run, and anyone under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. If you're planning to taste seriously rather than sip, the 5- to 6-hour length gives you real time at each winery without the commitment of a full-day tour.

What’s included

• Wine tastings at 4 wineries.
• cheese platters and food tastings.
• lunch at one of the properties.
• any advertised drinks at the wineries.
• transport by air-conditioned minivan with door-to-door pickup and drop-off.
• live English-speaking guide.
• local taxes.

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPublic transport nearby

Operated by Hawkes Bay Scenic Tours

Is this one for you?The small group format and fixed schedule mean you taste at four wineries and eat lunch without driving or planning the route yourself—suited to anyone who wants a structured afternoon of tasting rather than a self-guided winery crawl or a large-group experience.

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Top questions

How many wineries do I visit on the Hawke's Bay wine tour?

You visit 4 internationally recognised wineries, tasting at each one and including lunch at one of the properties during the afternoon.

What's included in the Hawke's Bay winery tour price?

Wine tastings at all 4 wineries, cheese platters, food tastings, any drinks advertised at the wineries, and transport by air-conditioned minivan are all included; local taxes are covered too.

Does the tour pick me up from my hotel?

Yes, the tour is door-to-door service, so the minivan collects you from your accommodation and returns you there at the end.

How long does the half-day wine tour take?

The tour runs 5 to 6 hours from pickup to drop-off, which allows time for tastings and lunch without extending into a full-day commitment.

What's the minimum group size for this Hawke's Bay tour?

A minimum of 2 people per booking is required for the tour to run; the group stays small throughout the afternoon.

Is there a minimum drinking age for the wine tastings?

Yes, you must be at least 18 years old to participate in the wine tastings; children under 18 can join the tour if accompanied by an adult, though they won't taste wine.