Quick Details
- Bike as specified (electric or regular)
- Helmet, bag, lock
- Map with description and route highlights
- Mechanical assistance for a hassle free experience
- Return shuttle from Black Barn
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
- Start time– Indicative only, bikes will be ready at store opening time. We recommend to leave between 10.00-11.30 AM at your leisure.
- Return Shuttle – 4pm from Black Barn winery (back in Napier by 4.30pm).
- Distance 28km. Most people take 2 to 2.5 hours to cycle this route, and we recommend allowing at least 1/2 hour for wine tasting and at least an hour for lunch.
- We recommend to book for lunch and wine tasting, especially on weekends and summer peak season
- Our e-bikes come in XSS-XL sizes, minimum height is 140cm.
- Below 18 years old must be accompanied by a guardian.
- Child pricing – 16 years of age or younger on regular bike.
Electric bike
NZ$ 120.00
Pathway bike
NZ$ 75.00
Children's bike
NZ$ 55.00
A fabulous winery ride along the stunning coast, through wetlands and along Tukituki river to vineyards. Enjoy wine tastings and taste local cuisine at one of the wineries..
Leaving from our shop, you will cycle along the beautiful coast. Stop at magical Atea A Rangi Star Compass and then continue through the coastal wetlands, before arriving to Tukituki River. Follow inland and soak in beautiful vineyards scenery and hospitality at the renowned wineries.
Reward yourself with wine tasting and lunch at one of the four cellar doors. Relax before our shuttle arrives to return you to Napier.
If you wish to have lunch at one of the wineries, we recommend making a booking (essential on weekends) as they are very popular. Please get in touch with us if you would like help planning times.
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- Askerne (https://askernewines.co.nz/)
open Mon-Sun, wine tasting, picnic lunch, booking recommended - Craggy Range (https://craggyrange.com)
Requires 5km detour over a hill
open Monday – Sunday, cellar door and restaurant, booking essential - Te Mata Estate (https://www.temata.co.nz/)
open Monday – Sunday, wine tasting only, (walk-ins only, no bookings) - Black Barn (https://www.blackbarn.com/)
open Monday – Sunday, cellar door and restaurant, booking recommended
Wineries open for business and their opening times vary season to season. We will do our best to let you know what wineries we expect to be open on the day of your tour. Please contact us if you wish to know this before your ride.
- Askerne (https://askernewines.co.nz/)
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Cruise ship passengers
All cruise passengers are transported on free shuttle bus from Napier Port to Napier Visitors Centre (5 minutes ride). We are located right across the road.
Please visit our cruise ship passengers page for more details.Start time is indicative only, bikes will be ready for you at the store opening time, which on a cruise ship day is as early as the ship arrival.