Great Escape Self-Guided Scenic Cycle Winery Tour from Napier
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Experience Hawke's Bay on this scenic 28km (17 mile) cycle ride. The route follows beautiful coastal bike trail. Visit Atea A Rangi Star Compass and enjoy wildlife in the estuary wetlands. The trail turns inland along Tukituki River valley vineyards. You can visit up to 4 wineries. Enjoy local cuisine, wine tasting or a glass of wine before our shuttle comes to take you back to Napier. This is a self-guided bike ride, you'll be provided map with directions and highlights. The route is 28km (17 mile) long and almost all cycle trail. Hospitality venues: Askerne Wines- open Mon-Sun Craggy Range - open Mon-Sun (requires 5km detour, booking essential) Te Mata Estate - open Mon-Sun Black Barn - open Mon-Sun Return shuttle departs Black Barn at 4pm. Booking wine tasting and lunch is recommended, especially on weekends. E-bike sizes XXS–XL, for heights 140 - 200cm
Your experience
Stop 1
The start point of your ride, and where you will return to with our shuttle bus
Stop 2
Start you tour in the Art Deco buzz of Napier
Stop 3
Enjoy the scenic cycle trails
Stop 4
The Ātea a Rangi, or "the celestial star compass," is set in restored wetlands in historically significant area. It's based on a fascinating tool used in traditional Pacific navigation. It embodies the knowledge of the stars, winds, and ocean currents, guiding navigators across vast ocean distances.
Stop 5
Picturesque vineyards along the Tukituki River cycle trail
Stop 6
Cellar door open Monday to Sunday 10-5pm Wine tasting, picnic lunch
Stop 7
Requires 5km detour over a hill. Cellar door and restaurant, open Monday - Sunday 10-5pm. Bookings are essential, no walk-ins.
Stop 8
Cellar door, wine tasting only. Open Monday-Sunday 10-5pm (Sunday 11-4pm)
Stop 9
Cellar door open Monday - Sunday 10-4pm. Wine tasting, platters. Restaurant open Thursday - Sunday 12-3pm
What’s included
- Return shuttle to Napier from Black Barn winery at 4pm
- Mechanical back up for hassle free experience
- Map with route instructions and highlights
- Bicycle use
- Helmet, bag, bike lock
Not included
- Food and drinks
- Wine tasting fees ($10-$20pp tasting fee which is generally refundable if you purchase wine)
Meeting and pickup
Our store is located on Marine Parade - across from the Napier iSite Visitors Information Centre. CRUISE SHIP PASSENGERS: All passengers are transported on free shuttle buses to the Napier i-SITE Visitor Information Centre.
Before you go
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- At time of booking, cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name and arrival time
- All rider heights must be advised at time of booking
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Most wineries charge a $15pp tasting fee which is refundable if you purchase wine
- Opening hours and days of the wineries do vary - please check with us at time of booking
- Minimum age is 1 year
- Not recommended for people who cannot ride bikes
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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