Top-Rated Hawke’s Bay Wine Tour - Small Group

4.9 (283 reviews) 5–6 hours Free cancellation

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About this activity

Join Prinsy’s for a relaxed half-day trip through beautiful scenery and the region’s most celebrated wine areas. We keep numbers small (max 11) so it feels personal, not “bus-tour”.

Please note this tour is NOT for cruise ship passengers: we have a separate tour for cruise ships.

What you’ll love:

Visit up to 4 internationally recognised wineries
All tastings + cheeseboard included
Pickup from the centre of Napier
Friendly, plain-English wine explanations — no jargon, no pressure

Why guests consistently rate us so highly

20+ years of hosting great days out in Hawke’s Bay
Luxury vehicles + experienced local guides
Genuine, warm hospitality — we treat you like friends, not numbers
We care about the region and aim to leave only footprints

Ready for a great day out? Book now and come see why so many guests say their Prinsy’s tour exceeded expectations.

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At a glance

Duration: 5–6 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 11 people
People per booking: 1–8
Guide: English
Operated by: Prinsy's Tours

Ages: Children (0–17 years) · Adults (18–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: GST (Goods and Services Tax)
Included: Light refreshments (water & cheeseboard)
Included: Live commentary on board
Included: Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Included: Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
Included: Local, professional driver/guide
Included: Wine tasting fees (except Craggy Range)

Not included

Not included: Lunch

Itinerary

Brookfields Vineyards

one hour Admission included

First stop: founded in 1937, Brookfields is Hawke's Bay's oldest boutique winery, a family-run gem tucked among the vines at Meeanee near Napier. Owner and winemaker Peter Robertson has been crafting award-winning wines here since 1977, guided by a simple belief: great wine is made in the vineyard. Small production means real personality, from the much-loved Marshall Bank Chardonnay to rich Hillside Syrah and the Gold Label Cabernet Merlot. Expect a warm, unhurried welcome at the rustic cellar door, often from the family themselves.
Church Road Winery Cellar Door

45 min Admission included

Step into more than a century of New Zealand wine history at Church Road. Founded in 1897 in Taradale, it's one of the country's oldest wineries and the home of winemaking pioneer Tom McDonald, who helped put Hawke's Bay's Bordeaux-style reds on the world stage. Taste elegant Chardonnay, Merlot, Cabernet and Syrah. With its relaxed setting, Church Road is the perfect blend of heritage, great wine and Hawke's Bay hospitality
Trinity Hill Wines

one hour Admission included

In 1993 Trinity Hill became one of the first wineries to plant on the now-famous Gimblett Gravels, a barren stretch of stony former riverbed that turned out to be perfect for red wine. Today it's celebrated worldwide for Homage, a benchmark New Zealand Syrah, alongside elegant Chardonnay and Bordeaux-style reds. The striking cellar door, designed by architect Richard Priest, has soaring five-metre ceilings and a view into the white barrel hall. The cellar door was recently awarded Hawkes Bay's best: come with us to discover why, enjoy a premium platter for lunch and find out why the Gimblett Gravels is one of the world's most exciting wine districts.
Te Mata Park

15 min

Rising 399 metres above Havelock North, Te Mata Peak offers the best view in Hawke's Bay and is one of Hawkes Bay's "must dos". From the summit, take in a sweeping 360° panorama over the vineyards and orchards of the Heretaunga Plains, out to Cape Kidnappers and Mahia Peninsula, and on clear days all the way to snow-capped Mount Ruapehu. Look back from the plains and the ridgeline forms the famous "Sleeping Giant": in Māori legend, the chief Te Mata, who died trying to bite through the hills to win the heart of Hinerākau.

Soak up a view that shows why this region is so special.
Napier

Passing by

This is a typical itinerary for our tours: please note that the actual wineries may change from day to day, depending on opening times etc.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Quality Inn Napier
Quest Napier
Kennedy Park Resort Napier
Navigate Seaside Hotel
Napier Beach Top 10 Holiday Park
Scenic Hotel Te Pania
Art Deco Masonic Hotel
Pebble Beach Motor Inn
The Crown Hotel Napier
The Nautilus
Swiss-belhotel Napier

We have a separate tour for shore excursions for cruise ship passengers. Please see our other listings and book that tour instead. Thank you

Using your ticket

Cancellations will be accepted up to 7 days prior to the tour without generating a cancellation fee.
Any cancellation received within 7 days of the tour willl generate a cancellation fee equivalent to 50% of the tour cost.
Any cancellation received on day of tour will generate a cancellation fee equivalent to 100% of the tour cost