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”. 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.
Guided 10am Morning Art Deco Walk From Napier Art Deco Trust
Discover the fascinating story of Napier’s heritage on this easy walking tour. Check in for the walk, watch a 20- minute film about the earthquake then take an hours walk around the city centre to see the Art Deco architecture. Some tours may run 10 minutes later on busy days so allow up to approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes for the total tour time.
We are unique in that we offer this beautiful trip into our back yard with history from guides with over 30 years experience on the river and stories from maori elders going back 33 generations (or so). Also we pride ourselves on our homemade light lunch and the fact we can pick up from the ship. All trips get clients back onto the cruiseships well before departure.
Join our Best Wine Tour group with Best tour guide to explore a huge variety of Hawkes Bay Wines lasting all afternoon. Visit 4 different Wineries. From "Boutique" to larger wineries. We mainly visit 4 best Premium Wineries only out of following- Mission Estate, Brookfields, Pask Winery-Church Road - Shed 530, Trinity Hill, Black Barn, depending on the availability. You will learn about the region, how, why, and what Wines are produced in what is regarded as the “Premium Wine Region in New Zealand”. The region also carries the title as being one of the "Top 12 Wine growing regions in the World" - Yes, the world. Just ask as we drive through the vines. Visit the oldest Winery in New Zealand. Tour is door to door within Napier on the day. If your Pick address is not on list, plz Write it manually or message with Pickup address.
Join this wine tour for an afternoon of relaxing and good wine and great company * Visit NZ's oldest winery The Mission, taste and tour * Travel through the vineyards of the renown Gimblett Gravels wine growing region * Learn about grape growing from your guide a retired grape grower. * Complimentary wine cheese and biscuits. * Visit a chocolate shop where they produce hand made chocolates. * Taste at the beautifully renovated Pask Estate. * Enjoy Gimblett Gavels grown wines at Trinity Hill Estate . * Tour duration 6 hours. * Pick up and drop off from your accommodation. * A surcharge of may apply for Hastings and Havelock North pick ups Disclaimer. Occasionally the itinerary may deviate from that posted due to no fault of the tour provide who accepts no liability for such change.
Guided 2pm Afternoon Art Deco Walk from Napier Art Deco Trust
Visit the Art Deco delights during the summer season with Napier's original Art Deco guided tour. The most complete Art Deco tour of Napier, this guided walk begins at the Art Deco Centre with an audio visual introduction from your local guide. Your tour will take you through the Art Deco precinct and viewing building exteriors. Individual headsets and earpieces will be provided so you will be able to hear your guide clearly.
*All cruise tours depart from the National Aquarium - please see note below* This scenic tour will depart Napier, following the coastline before heading inland to follow the beautiful Tukituki River with stunning views across the valley and the Havelock North hills to Te Mata Peak. You will then cross the river, heading past Craggy Range winery and into Havelock North before starting the exhilarating climb, almost 400m, to the top of the Peak with spectacular, 360-degree panoramic views of Hawkes Bay and on a clear day as far as the volcanic Ruapehu! Climbing a mountain on a V8 trike can be an experience to remember, great for celebrating birthdays or that special occasion. We spend approximately 20 mins at the Peak before heading back down through the orchards and vineyards. Napier does not have a cruise passenger terminal so all passengers a required to hop on the free shuttles into the city, the second stop is the National Aquarium which is where our cruise tours depart from.
Shore excursion: Napier-Premium Wineries & Sights /Art deco tour
This 4.0 hour shore excursion covers everything the Hawke's Bay region is famous for; Napier sight seeing, Napier's Art Deco and Hawkes Bay Wines! You will visit 2 famous Wineries then discover why Napier is the Art Deco Capital of the World. This is an all inclusive tour.. includes entrance fees, all tastings fees, This tour is operated by a 20 year "local veteran" of Napier tours. A tour to remember for a very long time. Enquire now, seats are strictly limited and only available as pre-booked.
Make the most of your day in Napier - hop on one of our E-bikes and start exploring! Discover the beauty of Hawke’s Bay on a comfortable step-through E-bike—easy to ride all day long. The region’s cycle trails are renowned for their relaxed, scenic routes that link award-winning wineries and top local eateries. Along the way, take in stunning coastal views, peaceful wetlands, Māori heritage sites, lush vineyards and orchards, the historic Ahuriri village, and iconic Art Deco architecture. Our friendly team will set you up with your e-bike and all the info you need for a memorable adventure. Start your Hawke’s Bay journey with Napier City Bike Hire & Tours! Cruise ship passengers info: All passengers are transported on free shuttle buses from Napier Port to the Napier iSite Visitor Information Centre. Our store is located directly across the street from the Visitors Centre. We open outside our normal hours to match your ship's docking time - so you can make most of your visit!
Deco Napier, Te Mata Peak, Garden Walk and Wine Tasting Tour
Looking for an exciting shore excursion in Napier? Look no more! Join this tour for exciting activities and sites such as Napier Art Deco highlights, , and the exclusive wine tasting venue in a vineyard, and Napier's Bluff Hill lookout overlooking your cruise ship from above. Stop at Te Mata Peak for breath taking views across the Plains and beyond A visit to your owner/guides property to view his colorful garden and spectacular views of the Bay and hills beyond. Don’t miss out on this wonderfully relaxing guided shore excursion.