Private Tour
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4 hours
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Sit back and relax on your wine tour in a fully restored 1970 Retro Kombi Van with your fun and informed guide Craig! Craig loves to share the beauty of Hawkes Bay and the variety of vineyards and wine on offer.
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
On your wine tour you will enjoy wine tastings at three to four fabulous cellar doors and a gourmet cheese platter at one of the vineyards (all tasting fees are included). Craig will provide a commentary enroute and you will have lots of opportunities to take photos and enjoy the stunning scenery Hawkes Bay has to offer. Please note if you are arriving by cruise ship we may have to shorten the tour depending on the arrival and departure times of the ship. Generally time usually allows for visiting 3 vineyards only.
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Cheese platter with local gourmet sides
Wine tastings at 3-4 vineyards and a gourmet cheese platter
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Wine & Gin Tasting Tour
VW Kombi
Pickup included
Wine Tasting Tour: Enjoy wine tasting at 3-4 fabulous cellar doors. Tasting fees plus a gourmet cheese platter at a vineyard are included.
VW Kombi
Pickup included
Wine & Gin Tasting Tour: Enjoy a Gin Tasting in an Art Deco building in addition to two/three wine tastings and a gourmet cheese platter.
Duration: 4 hours: Enjoy our usual wine tasting tour at 2-3 selected vineyards and a Gin Tasting.
Only available Thursday-Sunday.
VW Kombi Van
Grazing platter: Enjoy local cheese & foodie products on a platter.
Pickup included
65 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Paul R,,Dec 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
We had such a great day with Craig! Pick up was easy and straightforward in his amazing vintage VW Camper-van. He took us to 4 amazing vineyards and a tour around Napier. Highly recommend if you are in the area. We had one day as on a cruise and this was perfect!
Rosalind123,,Nov 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
We had a fabulous afternoon with Craig in his super-stylish VW van. As there were just three of us, he was able to customise our tour to include the Art-Deco history of Napier plus two visits to contrasting wineries, one family owned, one more historic and commercial. We learnt so much and enjoyed every minute! Craig is an excellent host, jovial, generous with his time, and very knowledgeable. The tour is an excellent way to see a lot in a short space of time, and was worth every dollar. The van is spotless, and he thoughtfully provided bottled water and a fan on a very hot day. Thank you Craig!






Travellingashley,,Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
We had a fabulous day with Craig! The wineries were a wonderful collection of different types of vibes, all with terrific wine. Craig was a wonderful guide, and the VW bus was a fun way to get around. All in all, this tour was fantastic! Highly recommend!
Ashley S,,Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
We had a fabulous day with Craig! The wineries were a wonderful collection of different types of vibes, all with terrific wine. Craig was a wonderful guide, and the VW bus was a fun way to get around. All in all, this tour was fantastic! Highly recommend!
brandice5,,Sep 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
Craig was amazing! We had the best time. We highly recommend this experience. Craig was knowledgeable and friendly. The vineyards we visited ranged from smaller family owned to larger ones. The 1970’s VW van was so cool and clean. Really a great time!
Simon C,,Jul 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
Absolutely brilliant tour. Craig was an awesome guide - took us to some superb wineries and entertained us with stories in between. The Kombi was so cool to travel in. Do yourselves a favour and give this a go!
Jennifer S,,Jul 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
Great wine trip! Craig was a delightful host and the VW van is a delight to ride around in. The wines and wineries we went to were lovely and showcased everything Hawke’s Bay has to offer. Craig even gave us a great recommendation for where to have dinner (which was ah-mazing!)! Would highly recommend this tour!
Sightsee06889989608,,May 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
My husband and I did the wine and gin tour with Craig last Saturday. An informative, fun tour! 3 great wineries and the gin tasting! All 4 places were exceptional! It was just the 2 of us to begin with, then Geoff a traveler from Dunedin joined us! Great to have an addition to our small group! The hostess or host at each winery were so enthuised and knowledgeable and made each experience different but great! My husband is the gin drinker but even if I found the gin distillery a must do! We had an absolutely great day. Craig was born to be a tour guy mixing knowledge, fun and optimal service! A must do tour in Napier, definitely won't be disappointed!





ashton f,,Apr 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
Highly recommend! If you are considering booking this experience you absolutely should! Craig and everyone we met at each of the wineries were extremely generous, knowledgeable, kind and helpful. Wonderful experience.
ellioth837,,Mar 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Over 2 weeks in New Zealand and this was far and above the best thing we did on the whole trip. Craig is an absolute joy to be around and the wine was fabulous!
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