Napier: Afternoon Wine Tasting + visit Silky Oaks Chocolates
Overview
Available languages
5 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Join this wine tour for an afternoon of relaxing and good wine and great company
* Visit NZ's oldest winery The Mission, taste and tour
* Travel through the vineyards of the renown Gimblett Gravels wine growing region
* Learn about grape growing from your guide a retired grape grower.
* Complimentary wine cheese and biscuits.
* Visit a chocolate shop where they produce hand made chocolates.
* Taste at the beautifully renovated Pask Estate.
* Enjoy Gimblett Gavels grown wines at Trinity Hill Estate
.
* Tour duration 4hrs to 5hrs.
* Pick up and drop off from your accommodation.
* A surcharge of may apply for Hastings and Havelock North pick ups
Disclaimer. Occasionally the itinerary may deviate from that posted due to no fault of the tour provide who accepts no liability for such change.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Minimum of 2 guests required before booking can be accepted
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Mission Estate Winery
Enjoy a comprehensive wine tasting including the history associated with the 120 year old Mission House and the Marrist Brothers Missionaries. After the tasting time will be avaiable to explore the Mission house and its underground cellar
Roys Hill
Stop at a vineyard on Gimblett Gravels Road and learn about grape growing from your guide Ross a retied grape grower
What‘s Included
Bottled water
Wine tasting fees are included
Air-conditioned vehicle
Free pick up and drop off at your accommodation
Complementary wine, cheese and biscuits included
Complimentary packaged wine tasting glass from Mission Estate
Gratuities
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
Afternoon Wine Tour
Pickup included
Reviews
135 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Good little tour....
Ian R,,Jan 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Good little tour. Guide was very helpful and the door to door service was great. One of the vineyards was closed but was compensated with a bottle of wine 🍷
Excellent value
Sightsee62268541545,,Jan 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00John was informative and friendly. The Mission was our first port of call. Initially run by monks/brothers it is an exquisite art deco building. The range of wines was huge and the young lady who ran the session knew her stuff. Two more wineries followed each having their own idiosyncratic touch. Organisation was flawless and Ross contacted us directly. I cannot recommend the tour highly enough - do it - what is not to like?
All questions answered by each vineyard
Andrew L,,Dec 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00You might not get round all 4 wineries. And would recommend going on a full stomach. Provides an excellent overview of local wines and the reasons for limitations.
Great wines & experience
Anonymous,,Oct 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Really tasty wine and gin (it's easy to fall on crappy wine in NZ sadly), generous pours in every venue. Knowledgable, detailed explanations in every winery, and by Ross the guide throughout the way! The groups are small and intimate, so you don't feel like a cruise herd anywhere :) and the pickup/drop off from any point you are is really convenient.
Winery tour
Road20148746619,,Sep 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Really enjoyed mission estate so much history couldn't do the gin tasting but another winery was pask which was just as nice.
A great afternoon
b747sw,,Jul 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a wonderful afternoon with Ross, friendly, knowledgeable and very easy going made both me and my partner very happy. We visited 3 great vineyards. It is great that he ran the tour even though it was only the 2 of us. Thank you Ross, hopefully we visit again sometime soon - or hope you come visit Tasmania. S & A
Fun in Napier
slfar2022,,Jul 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ross collected us from our hotel and whilst we were a group of five friends, three additional fun and friendly guests joined our tour. It was a very informative tour with lovely wines and exquisite gins. A great afternoon outing in Napier.
Awesome
Lia D,,May 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Lovely afternoon at some great wineries and a gin bar. Ross was a great host! Mission Winery was amazing
Looking to experience Napier's wine and gin scene - reach out to Ross at Vine & Views
234anirband,,Feb 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Hands down the best guide for an intro to Napier's wine and gin experience: Mr Ross Lepper of Vine & Views Tours. We were lucky to get introduced to him by Napier's i-Visit information center through which we booked the afternoon tour Why is the experience with Ross unique and a must do - it's his passion for Agrifood sector of 30+years, I believe, his life in Napier and his personal touch, not to mention his knowledge, network with the local industry, and his personal touch of hospitality. If looking for a local wine tour in Napier, choose Ross. Thank you Ross for sharing your passion with us.
The best wine tasting tour
Aoife B,,Jan 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Had a great time visiting 3 different winery’s! Ross was a great tour guide, would highly recommend!
From NZ$195.00
Want a private experience? Upgrade to a private tour
Related Experiences
Operated by Vines and Views Tours