Overview
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6 hours
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Our most popular tour! Enjoy a full-day, self-guided biking tour (riding FUN e-bikes) to some of the regions finest wineries to enjoy wine tastings galore. We take you (and your bike) at 10am out to the stunning Cape Kidnappers where your easy, flat cycle route starts. This trail cycles past 5 award-winning wineries along a 20km stretch of easy, scenic cycle pathways.
Meet our van at the last winery at Havelock North at Black Barn Vineyard for a 4pm transfer back to your pick up point. A truly memorable experience enjoying the best wineries of Hawke's Bay on a bike!
If you have booked this tour on a Saturday or public holiday, we totally recommend making bookings at the wineries you want to stop at.
Additional Info
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
At the time of booking please advise your height so we can allocate the correct sized bikes for you.
NOTE: tour starts with a 10am shuttle from our base in Napier to the first winery and a 4pm shuttle from the last winery back to Napier.
Opening days and hours at wineries vary, we will advise you where possible
Please note that wineries charge for tastings (this is not included). The charge is around NZ$15-50 per person and is usually rebated against any purchases
On Saturdays and public holidays, BOOKINGS are recommended at the wineries you want to visit. Te Mata and Askerne welcome walk-ins however!
What To Expect
Takaro Trails Cycle Tours - Day Tours
Meet here to catch our shuttle at 10am. Your tour includes bike, pannier & helmet hire, water bottle, route instructions & trail map, wine pick up service and return transport to Napier. (Min 2 people per booking).
Cape Kidnappers
This is your starting point - our van transfers you here. You will be set up on your bike (choose an e-bike for extra cruisey riding) and be given a briefing on the route before you set off, cycling at your own pace to enjoy the scenery and visits to the various wineries along the way. Visit Hygge Cafe here OPEN 7 days in summer for a coffee or snack for the cycle ride.
Options
Cape Winery Tour with E-Bike
Ride an Electric Bike
What‘s Included
E-Bike, helmet and pannier hire
Route instructions and trail map
Tasting fees
Lunch
Water
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
65 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great Cycle - Great Service!
TinaTravelstheWorld,May 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I booked the Cape Winery Cycle Tour with Takaro Trails Cycle through TripAdvisor, then booked a separated day directly with the company. Fabulous service! The company picked me up for the cycle at the gates of my hotel, The Magnapapa, for the Cape Winery Cycle (self) Tour. Within no time at all we were dropped, armed with maps. Information and bicycles to begin our day. The only restriction we had was to meet at a certain time (I think it was 4 pm). Gorgeous and easy cycle with plenty of opportunities to stop at the beautiful wineries along the route. Pay attention to the driver when he gives you specifics regarding which route to take at the bridge. I even had time to cycle for a prearranged, fabulous lunch at beautiful Craggy Range (over the steep hill) before finishing up the tour. At the end of the delightful day, the driver dropped me back off at the Magnapapa with the bike and charger, which I rented for another day. They were to pick it up again at the end of my scheduled rental, but I rode it into Napier and dropped it off there instead. Great company to work with! Recommend!
Great experience
annemO5531UA,Feb 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We were picked up and dropped off right outside our hotel which was really convenient.The mini bus and trailer of bikes took us to the start point where we had a quick briefing and then set off on our bikes clutching our map. Water, helmets and locks were provided. Even though we are “mature” and unfamiliar with electric bikes everything went well. The routes were beautiful , inland and coastal and the paths were safe and easy to navigate.We enjoyed calling in at the vineyards and paced ourselves so we didn’t get too “squiffy”. Beautiful weather helped make this a very memorable trip. Our bus driver was really helpful in driving back and returning the bag I accidentally left on the bus ( there’s always one isn’t there?) which I really appreciated.Thank you.
Fantastic cycle along the beachfront and then inland to wineries
howardm46,Feb 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Picked up at our campsite and driven to start point. Our tour manager Roger was excellent, gave clear instructions on the e-bike, the self guided tour, the best places and vineyards to stop at en route. Easy to follow map. Fantastic day.
Fun Wine Tour - chose the standard bike!!
Patricia P,Jan 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a crazy and fun bike tour! We thought we were going to be last but ended up arriving first! We saw some funny signs (Caution: Cows can be Frisky) and some beautiful flowers and beach scenery! We would highly recommend this tour!!
A fun experience!
hannahbU5187PW,Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent service. Bikes were great and clear instructions given. We loved our day cycling and stopping at various vineyards to sample their wares! Definitely recommend.
Nice cycling with a drink.
Ellabertd,Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Nice way to discover the different winemakers at your own pace. Your bike with a mountain bike, electric, along some beautiful wine regions. Tastings on your own and you can even eat with it. Fun day around Cape Kidnappers, driver Zeke is helpful and makes sure you go well on the road.
Top day out.
Owen C,Sep 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Well organised, bikes in tip top condition. Good interaction with people running the show. We enjoyed the self paced/guided journey. All of the wineries we visited were welcoming. Overall an enjoyable day.
Great communication, went above and beyond.
Explorer52832987627,Jun 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Incredible scenery, incredible wineries, incredible day out! Bikes worked well, our driver Iain knew the area and history well and was very friendly and accommodating. Would highly recommend!
Get the e-bike, have a blast (updated locations list)
Hannah M,May 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Highly recommend: Gorgeous route, clearly marked signs, protected path (away from cars) the entire route, and good communication from the company. We booked the E-bikes and it made this a breeze for multiple fitness levels! If you’re not fit, it’s okay, you can still do & *enjoy* it with their pedal assist e-bikes. NOTE: 1) the wineries listed on the viator itinerary are outdated. (See below) 2) you need to book some of them in advance. Not all are open 7 days a week. They will text you the night before w which are open, but you can find this on google to book in advance to get preferred times. 3) go to Craggy Range, especially if on e-bike. The view/ scenery is STUNNING and the elevation change to/from is minimal and very doable on e-bike. Cape Winery Cycle, their suggested route/locations in order, as of April 2025: Clearview Estate - Elephant Hill- Askerne - Craggy Range - Te Mata Estate - Black Barn
Awesome Day
Trickster69,Apr 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Such a cool company. We met some awesome people on the bus on the way to drop off. Then we stuck with the through the day. A lot of fun and a really cool way to do a wine tour around the beautiful region of Hawkes Bay
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