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The Twilight Progressive Winery Tour is your chance to dine at 3 of the world class restaurants and enjoy the very best wines of Hawke's Bay all in one memorable evening. A typical twilight tour includes stops at Craggy Range, Mission Estate & Elephant Hill or Urban Winery. As well as sunset views at the top of Te Mata Peak - on the peak you will find out first hand what makes it the regions #1 sightseeing destination. You will travel with like-minded visitors from NZ and overseas and we guarantee you will have fun, learn about Hawke's Bay and taste some of the best food & wine in New Zealand. Bay Tours is Hawke's Bay's longest running wine tour company. We are family owned with a number of wine tour hosts that all share the same passion for Hawke's Bay, its wine and showing our region off to visitors. Each tour will either be in our Luxury BMW 7 series sedan or EVM Mercedes Sprinter van. Restaurant venues are subject to availability.

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.

Tour the world-famous Art Deco City with our friendly local driver/guides to tell you all about how Napier was destroyed by earthquake in 1931 and rebuilt in the Art Deco style. Also see Bluff Hill Lookout and Ahuriri. We use a modern comfortable Mercedes-Benz vehicle with extra large windows for a superior viewing experience.

Enjoy a 2-hour guided bike tour of Napier City and its surrounds, you will discover this beautiful area, the architectural heritage, art, culture and wildlife of Napier. Participants MUST be competent cyclists.

Our entry level bespoke tour, your chauffeur will show you the beauty of Napier's Art Deco buildings and then you have the option of visiting a local winery, sampling some local chocolate or take the chance to see the Hooters Showroom, a must-see for all vintage car lovers. You can let us know your preference in advance otherwise your chauffeur will discuss the options to see what you fancy on the day. Please note that this tour does not include wine tasting fees which will need to be paid directly to the winery on the day. On busy cruise ship days as many as half of the Hooters vintage vehicles will be out on tour so there will be a few empty spaces in the showroom, but still plenty of automobilia to see and stories to hear.

Take a 3-hour private tour of Napier & Hawke's Bay in your very own vintage car to see the Art Deco architecture and other highlights. Sit back and enjoy the stories and scenery while your chauffeur drives you around the town in a beautifully restored vehicle from the Art Deco period. We have included in the itinerary section a list of options available (please note that we cannot cover all options in 3 hours!) so that you can customize your personalized itinerary either through the booking process or your chauffeur will help you plan your day on arrival.  This is a bespoke tour that can be designed to suit your tastes.

The Classic Afternoon Wine Tour is the perfect way to get out of the small cities, see the famous countryside and taste the wines that have made this region iconic. You will travel with like-minded tourists from NZ and overseas and we guarantee you will have fun, learn about Hawke's Bay and taste some amazing food & wine. Bay Tours is Hawke's Bay's longest running wine tour company. We are family owned with a number of wine tour hosts that all share the same passion for Hawke's Bay, its wine and showing our region off to visitors.

This shore excursion highlights the best of Hawke's Bay and Napier, considered the Art Deco Capital of the world! Discover this areas unique history including its early settlement, the 1931 Napier Earthquake, and the rebuild efforts that transformed the city to what it is today. Travel through the beautiful rural pastures outside the city, make a stop close to the top of Te Mata Peak with incredible sightings, and explore the unique architecture of Hastings and Napier.

Explore Art Deco Napier and surrounding areas in the comfort of our classic Black London Taxi Limo. Seating capacity is up to Five passengers. Four is recommended. Complete with Red carpet to make you feel a bit like royalty. We offer a standard Three Hour Tour of Napier and surrounding countryside. We are able customise this private tour to your liking by adding points of interest, Wineries, or Food destinations and Scenic drives and great views. Our time can be flexible to suit your availability and needs. Extra stops for visits, tastings and photos can be arranged We also offer Limo services for any occasion and Shuttle services to or from your accommodation, restaurant, winery and Airport Transfers. Food, Drinks and Tasting fees are not included

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..

Instead of crowding into a tour bus, explore the Hawke’s Bay in a perfectly-preserved 1930s vintage car on this stylish half-day tour of the region. Choose between one of three tours – sample what’s unique local wines with a Winery Tour; see Napier’s art deco landmarks on the Scenic Tour; or visit popular attractions on the Best of the Bay Tour. Choose your destinations or avoid the stress of choosing: your guide can put together the perfect day.

No need to choose between a private tour in air conditioned luxury and the once-in-a-lifetime experience of a vintage car tour of the historic Art Deco City of Napier - the unique Best of Both Worlds tour gives you both! The tour starts with an hour in a genuine vintage car (capacity 3 pax per vintage car - a 2nd vintage car will be provided if necessary based on the size of your group). You will cruise around the Art Deco City and the historic fishing village of Ahuriri, then swap over to our luxury air-conditioned Mercedes-Benz people carrier for the remaining 3 hours of the tour. Equipped with full leather, privacy glass and panoramic roof, you will be perfectly placed for sightseeing around the wider Hawkes Bay region in comfort and style.

Step off your cruise ship and straight into the vibrant 1930s in swinging, seaside Napier. Immerse yourself in the colorful city’s celebrated art deco architecture and learn about its earth-shaking history on this half-day excursion that includes visits to two internationally-renowned wineries and beer tastings at the locally famous Speight’s Ale House.

Take the opportunity to combine the best of Hawke’s Bay’s scenic beauty with a taste of its famous wine country and top it off with a delicious lunch at one of the region’s finest winery restaurants. For this morning adventure,1st stop - Te Mata Peak. The summit provides stunning 360-degree views across Hawke’s Bay and in the morning, with the sun behind us, we can usually see all the way west to Mt Ruapehu, the North Island’s highest mountain. Bring a camera because the views are incredible! From the Peak, we head to 2 premium wineries where you’ll taste some of Hawke’s Bay’s finest wines. Between wineries, we’ll take you across the fertile Heretaunga Plain, the district known around the country as ‘The Fruit Bowl of New Zealand’. Picturesque orchard, vineyard and rolling farm country will be our backdrop before we arrive for lunch at one of the region’s finest winery restaurants.

Enjoy a 2-hour guided electric bike tour of Napier City and its surroundings, like the locals do - on two wheels! On your electric bike beside your guide, you will discover this beautiful area. You will learn about the history, the culture and the wildlife of Napier. Participants MUST be competent cyclists.