Top Napier Car Tours

Discover the rural beauty of Hawkes Bay and Napier’s Art Deco architecture on a half-day shore excursion from Napier. You’ll see a scenic landscape of orchards, vineyards, and pasture, and enjoy dramatic views of Te Mata Peak. Next, step back in time in Napier’s historic neighborhoods, where you’ll see perfectly-preserved Art Deco architecture that dates back to the 1930s and 1940s. With all transport by climate-controlled coach or minivan, this Napier shore excursion is the perfect introduction to the Hawke’s Bay region.

Visit three wineries and a beloved local ale house on a half-day tour that’s all about Napier wine and beer. Taste wines at each destination, from the country’s oldest winery to a boutique winery, learn about wine-making techniques on a comprehensive tour, then visit a wine museum built into underground wine fermentation tanks. The small-group tour wraps up with three glasses of cider or beer at an ale house in Napier’s historic center, and it includes round-trip transportation from the city center.

Combine Napier’s Art Deco architecture with Hawkes Bay wine on a half-day shore excursion that concludes with drinks at a beloved local ale house. Start by exploring Napier city and a frozen-in-time Art Deco suburb, then visit two wineries with completely different takes on producing local wine. At the final stop, this tour includes three drinks from a list of ciders and beers, the perfect ending to a trip through the Hawkes Bay region.

Get a comprehensive introduction to Napier wine by visiting four very different wineries for tastings, from the oldest winery in New Zealand to newer establishments with fresh takes on local flavors. You’ll sample wines at each stop, then see a wine museum that’s built into former wine fermentation tanks, with traces of the wine-making process still evident on the walls. This tour is limited to 11 people for a fun and personal experience, and it includes round-trip transport from hotels in Napier city.

Visit three Napier wineries on a half-day tour that explores New Zealand food and wine, with tastings at each destination. You’ll try wines directly from barrels, tanks, or French cuvés, tour an underground wine museum, then taste vintages from both New Zealand’s oldest winery and a boutique version. This Napier wine tour is limited to 12 people for more personal service, and it includes all tastings, as well as pickup and drop-off in Napier city center.

The Hawke's Bay wine region produces some of New Zealand’s most renowned wines, but it is also becoming known for its beers and ciders. This half-day tour lets you sample all three—visit New Zealand’s oldest winery and a boutique winery, sample a selection of red and white wines during guided tastings, then visit an ale house and cider house where you can taste the many different varieties.

Discover Napier’s striking Art Deco architecture on this city tour. Admire the beautiful buildings of the Ahuriri and Marewa districts; see Art Deco landmarks such as the National Tobacco Building; and learn more about the distinctive design style. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included.

Join a small group tour (max 22 on the day) and discover Art Deco Napier and Hastings Cities in detail and the greater Hawkes Bay region. Napier is world famous as the “Art Deco Capital of the World”. You will discover much of the very popular Art Deco in and around this fantastic City and Suburbs including Hastings City. Opportunities to walk amongst these magnificent period buildings, often referred to as looking like a "Movie set".. Take the free Shuttle from the ship upon arrival to Napier, join fellow pre-booked passengers for this memorable 4 hour Napier Shore Excursion. You will learn what Art Deco is and discover in detail, the Art Deco suburbs in the "Art Deco Capital of the World", while learning about the huge Earthquake that shaped this City. Many photo stops on the day, enjoy fantastic vistas across the Hawkes Bay from Te mata Peak. Seats are strictly limited and only available as pre-booked. NO sales on the day. A tour to remember for a very long time.

The preservation of this culturally important and archaeologically significant site, Hakikino is a fascinating mix of old world wisdom and new world innovations. Embracing all that is available today, we have established a native plant nursery and created the Hakikino Conservation Reserve. Let one of our family members share with you these sacred sites: the bush lore, the folk lore, the culture and the language: all of which continue to shape the hopes and aspirations of the people today. This tour provides you with an insider’s perspective on being Maori and relates historical and contemporary Maori culture from a unique and personal point of view in our home village of Waimarama. It’s a friendly and relaxed encounter.

This 2.5-hour Napier History overview and Art Deco Tour will allow you to take in all the main Art Deco components this unique City has to offer. On this tour you will learn about Napier's history including the huge earthquake of 1931 and enjoy driving through many of the Art Deco areas including local suburbs, such as Ahuriri the home of the National Tobacco Building and Marewa where you will drive through a very lovingly kept and dozens of original 1930's Art Deco homes. As New Zealand's oldest Winery calls Napier home, you will also visit the Mission Estate and learn the fascinating history surrounding this Winery. This is a one of a kind tour designed for the short stay traveller..

If you’ve only got a limited amount of shore time to explore Napier, or you want to see a side of Napier that you won’t see on the large group tours, see only what interests you on this fully-customizable private tour. With a private driver to get you efficiently from destination to destination, visit landmarks like the Art Deco quarter and Te Mata Park or go off the beaten track. Stop at quiet wineries, artisanal food producers and other hidden gems – set up a schedule that reflects your tastes.