Napier Wine & Beer Tour: 2 Wineries, 4 Tastings

Taste your way through Napier's best wineries and breweries in one morning

A guided wine and beer tasting tour in Napier visits two premium Hawke's Bay wineries (often including Mission Estate or Church Road) plus a craft brewery or ale house for four glasses of beer or cider. The tour runs four hours with hotel or cruise port pickup included, and a professional English-speaking guide tailors the stops to your ship's schedule if you're arriving by cruise.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit wineries and brewery in Napier

• Visit first premium winery
• Visit second premium winery
• Visit craft brewery or local ale house
• Taste 4 glasses of beer or cider
• Enjoy Napier Art Deco sightseeing highlights

The experience

The tour centers on two wineries spread across Hawke's Bay, ranging from small boutique producers to larger branded estates. You'll typically taste at one of New Zealand's oldest wineries (Mission Estate, the oldest in the country, or Church Road, the third oldest) alongside a second winery chosen from names like Brookfields, Pask, Trinity Hill, Sileni Estate, or Askerne. Each stop lets you sample the wines on offer. The guide handles the route and the timing so you move between venues without the logistics.

At the brewery or ale house, you pick four glasses from whatever's on tap (beer or cider, your choice), and taste through the range. The whole experience runs four hours, which means you move at a pace that lets tasting happen without rushing. If you're a cruise passenger, the guide monitors your ship's arrival and departure times to make sure you're back at the port with time to spare. For local visitors, hotel pickup and drop-off are included, along with lunch platters or shared pizzas.

A professional guide in English leads the group, which means someone who knows the wineries, the region and how to pace a tasting so the flavors land. Transport is by air-conditioned minivan, and all wine-tasting fees are covered in the price. A minimum of two people per tour applies. Single travelers can inquire about joining an existing group.

What’s included

• All wine tasting fees.
• four glasses of beer or cider from the brewery.
• hotel pickup and drop-off (or port pickup for cruise passengers).
• professional English-speaking guide.
• transport by air-conditioned minivan.
• local taxes.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (under 13)

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

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.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelers

Operated by Hawkes Bay Scenic Tours

Is this one for you?Book this if your ship's schedule is tight: the guide times tastings to your arrival and departure. Local visitors should pick this for the fixed four-hour window that fits a day trip.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (under 13).

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 wineries will I visit on this tour?

The tour typically includes Mission Estate, New Zealand's oldest winery, or Church Road, the third oldest, paired with a second winery such as Brookfields, Pask, Trinity Hill, Sileni Estate, or Askerne. The guide selects the two based on what's open and what fits your ship's schedule if you're arriving by cruise.

How does the tour work if I'm arriving on a cruise ship?

The guide monitors your ship's arrival and departure times and tailors the stops to fit your port window, so you visit either one winery and a brewery, or two wineries, depending on how much time you have. Port pickup is included, and you'll return to the ship with time to spare.

What exactly do I taste at the brewery stop?

At the brewery or ale house, you select four glasses from the beers or ciders available on tap and taste through your choices. Each person picks their own range, so you're not locked into a set flight.

Is lunch included in the tour?

Lunch platters or pizzas are included for local visitors. Cruise ship passengers may not have access to lunch due to limited shore excursion timings. Please inquire when booking if this matters to your plans.

What's the minimum group size, and can I join if I'm traveling alone?

A minimum of two people per tour is required. Single travelers can contact the operator to ask about joining an existing group booking.