Great Escape Self-Guided Scenic Cycle Winery Tour from Napier
Overview
Hawke's Bay features a scenic 28km (17 mile) cycle ride along beautiful coastal bike trails and the Tukituki River valley vineyards. Enjoy wildlife in the estuary wetlands and visit Atea A Rangi Star Compass.
- 🚴♂️ This self-guided bike ride includes a map with directions and highlights.
- 🍷 Visit up to 4 wineries for local cuisine, wine tasting, or a glass of wine before returning to Napier.
- 🏪 Hospitality venues include Askerne Wines, Craggy Range (requires 5km detour, booking essential), Te Mata Estate, and Black Barn—all open Mon-Sun.
- 🕓 The return shuttle departs Black Barn at 4pm.
- 📅 Booking wine tasting and lunch is recommended, especially on weekends.
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The experience offers several options. This price includes:
Regular bike: Enjoy this tour on one of our comfortable pathway bikes
- Helmet, bag, bike lock
- Use of bicycle
- Map with route instructions and highlights
- Mechanical back up for hassle free experience
- Return shuttle to Napier from Black Barn winery at 4pm
- Wine tasting fees ($10-$20pp tasting fee which is generally refundable if you purchase wine)
- Food and drinks
Meeting point
Return details
- The start point of your ride, and where you will return to with our shuttle bus (pass by)
- Start you tour in the Art Deco buzz of Napier (pass by)
- Enjoy the scenic cycle trails (pass by)
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Atea A RangiThe Ātea a Rangi, or "the celestial star compass," is set in restored wetlands in historically significant area. It's based on a fascinating tool used in traditional Pacific navigation. It embodies the knowledge of the stars, winds, and ocean currents, guiding navigators across vast ocean distances.
- Picturesque vineyards along the Tukituki River cycle trail (pass by)
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Askerne VineyardsCellar door open Monday to Sunday 10-5pm Wine tasting, picnic lunch
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Craggy RangeRequires 5km detour over a hill. Cellar door and restaurant, open Monday - Sunday 10-5pm. Bookings are essential, no walk-ins.
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Te Mata Estate Winery & VineyardsCellar door, wine tasting only. Open Monday-Sunday 10-5pm (Sunday 11-4pm)
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Black Barn VineyardsCellar door open Monday - Sunday 10-4pm. Wine tasting, platters. Restaurant open Thursday - Sunday 12-3pm