Taste Hawke's Bay - A Sweet treat food Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

4 hours

Mobile ticket

Satisfy your sweet tooth and embark on a delightful journey through the charming Hawke’s Bay countryside, celebrated for its artisanal producers and irresistible treats. With your friendly local guide leading the way, you’ll discover the best of the region’s honey, chocolate, and fresh fruit ice cream on an unforgettable foodie adventure, which is perfect for the whole family.

- Small Group Tour

- Pick up & drop off from Napier.

- Comfortable transport with a friendly local guide

- Guided honey tasting and interactive experience at Arataki Honey

- Selection of 3 handcrafted chocolates per person at Silky Oaks

- Self-guided admission to the Chocolate Thru’ the Ages Museum

- Visit to a local gem where we will taste freshly made, New Zealand real fruit ice cream

- Stunning Hawke’s Bay countryside views along the journey

* To request Alternative start times or tour customisations

- Book on our Mates Travel website.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

The Silky Oak Chocolate Company

Step into a chocolate lover’s dream at Silky Oak Chocolates. You’ll enjoy a selection of handcrafted chocolates, served in Silky Oaks boutique factory shop. As you savour each bite watch the factory action through the viewing windows. After tasting, explore the fascinating Chocolate Thru’ the Ages Museum, where you’ll journey through 3,000 years of chocolate history – from ancient Aztec traditions to modern-day treats. This self-guided museum is the only comprehensive chocolate museum in the Southern Hemisphere and a hidden gem of Hawke’s Bay.

45 minutes • Admission Included

Arataki Honey Visitor Centre

Discover the world of New Zealand’s most famous honey at Arataki Honey. Enjoy a friendly meet-and-greet with their knowledgeable staff, who’ll share the fascinating story of how bees create liquid gold. Step into the interactive visitor centre to see a live hive in action and sample a delicious range of honeys – from smooth clover to powerful manuka. It’s an experience that’s equal parts educational and sweet, perfect for all ages.

45 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Private transportation

Air-conditioned vehicle

Tastings at Silky oaks Chocolates, one real fruit Ice-cream.

Options

Taste Hawke's Bay - A Sweet treat food Tour

Pickup included

Reviews

5.00

4 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

A great way to experience Napier
RickD834,Feb 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This was a perfect day. We had Grant as our driver, very friendly, showed the area, great little shops like chocolate, honey, fruit ice cream and more. It was a great afternoon. Highly recommend! The office and owner we very helpful in setting this up.
If you’re a sweets lover...
cyn2122,Jan 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
If you’re a sweets lover like me, this tour is a must-do! It’s well-organized and the smaller group size makes the adventure feel more personalized. We had a great time meeting other fellow travelers and enjoying the fun environment. My daughter absolutely loved it! We had a delicious day of eating, from chocolate to ice cream. I also appreciate the excellent communication and prompt response from the tour organizers. Our tour guide was incredibly knowledgeable and made the trip incredibly enjoyable as we delved into the city’s rich history.
STRONGLY RECOMMEND!!!
216nihak,Dec 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We were taken around by Phil who was a gem, he was very respectful and went out of his way to show us around. He is very knowledgeable and gave awesome commentary about this beautiful city. Phil and Mates Travel made our trip a stand out memorable experience, strongly recommend!!!
Gourmet tour for sweet tooth:)
M8159XMrebeccab,Dec 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had a great tour with Jeremy. Lots of information and interesting facts during the tour. The combination of chocolate, honey tasting and ice cream was great. We liked it very much and can recommend this tour very much. Thanks for the great trip!