Half Day Sightseeing and Taste Tour
Overview
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We will take you on a tour with fun and laughter whilst showing you a large area of our region. we cover over 100 km in our minivan to show you the highlights of the region. This tour can be done in 3 hours but also can take a little longer depending on the time the traveler has.
We provide a driver guide and they give a comprehensive dialogue along the way. With the sightseeing done first and tasting experiences after, this tour provides ampul opportunities for photos and purchasing of local products during our stops.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Travel time is already included in the total duration of the tour
not recommended for infants
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Clive
description of area and river history will be provided by our knowledgeable guide
we drive through the bountiful TukiTuki valley and stop for photo opportunities along the way see the animals' grazing and lush farmland whilst our experienced guide points out the best features including orchards and vineyards
What‘s Included
WiFi on board
Air-conditioned vehicle
Private transportation
Food and drink (unless specified)
Personal expenses
Gratuities
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Half Day Sightseeing and Taste Tour
Pickup included
Reviews
37 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Tour that exceeded Expectations
G8302ACsandrab,,Feb 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a sensational tour, preceded with excellent communications and updating us on the true meeting place. John greeted us warmly at the dock, before directing us to the van. Once underway, he provided top notch commentary of what we were seeing. He demonstrated an excellent knowledge and history of the areas we traversed. The stops along the way, weren't rushed, we had ample time to take in the views etc. Te Mata Peak offered breathtaking 360 degree views of Hawke Bay and surrounds. The wine and cheese tasting at Askerne Vineyards was very enjoyable. Arataki Honey Visitor Centre was also very interesting. There were many honeys to taste, and as a non honey eater, I was pleasantly surprised with their range and did purchase some for home. Overall, we thoroughly enjoyed our tour with John. His story telling, jokes and personality kept a smile on our face all day. This is one tour that exceeded our expectations. Highly recommend and would definitely book more tours with John should we return to Napier i the future.
Entertaining tour of Napier, the countryside and a winery
geoffrey B,,Jan 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Perfect introduction to Napier and the surrounding countryside. John provided a great overview of the local sites, history, agriculture, and superb visit to a local winery with multiple tastings and snacks. He was also very entertaining with his personal experiences and background, knowledgeable and well organized.
Great tour…and tour guide John is a hoot!
Kathleen H,,Jan 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our tour guide John was funny, knowledgeable and entertaining. The sights were amazing, beautiful mountains, rivers and farmland. The last stop, the winery, was excellent. We had lovely cheese and a tasting of several wines from this award winning winery in a lovely outdoor setting. John also drove us through Napier explaining its unique history and architecture. We thoroughly enjoyed this tour and highly recommend it.
Great tour for cruise passengers
Victoria C,,Jan 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great tour for cruise passengers with limited time around Napier. Beautiful views, lots of good info and yummy tastings of wine, cheeses, honey, chocolates and figs with time to purchase items. Slight delay in start of tour as John was looking for other cruisers due to port giving conflicting information but I applaud him for trying his hardest to find them. He DOES pick up on the pier RIGHT OFF THE BOAT even though NCL will tell you that you HAVE to take the shuttle buses out, he was there waiting for us. We were told the wrong info by NCL and actually boarded the shuttle buses then noticed as we drove off he was there so quickly jumped off, had we not noticed, we would’ve been in same situation as the lost passengers. Thank you for a great tour John!!
A great 5 hours in Hawke’s Bay.
Kyle B,,Jan 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00A very nice overview of the Hawke’s Bay area. John, our driver, did a fine job. We really enjoyed the winery stop, with lots of tasting and a generous plate of cheese and olives and such. The honey farm was quite interesting.
Rainy holiday
Vivi K,,Jan 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Nice itin but the weather was so bad, heavy rain all day during summer, thanks to John as our guide from Fantastic tour
Fun times
semorris636,,Dec 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a ball, John met us and we were early. The tour was relaxed and he adjusted the itinerary due to the earlier expected sailing. We saw fantastic scenery, sampled honey and figs. I’d use him again
Napier sightseeing adventure.
Teresa H,,Dec 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We enjoyed Johns sense of humor and explanation on our tour. We ended with wine, cheese, olives, and new friends.
Great value experience
tdw91,,Mar 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing tour seeing some amazing sights around Napier and Hawkes bay. Our Tour guide John was fantastic. Highly recommended if in town for a short time with a cruise ship
Top notch tour
Frederick N,,Mar 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Very enjoyable, top notch tour. John was an excellent tour guide and made every effort to show us as many diverse things as possible
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