The 4 Napier Cycling Tours That Earn Their Price

1.Great Escape Self-Guided Scenic Cycle Winery Tour from Napier

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 75 reviews · from $49Our pick

Start at Napier City Bike Hire, follow a mostly flat coastal and river trail to Ātea a Rangi wetlands and up to four wineries. You set the pace, carry a route map, and return by shuttle from Black Barn at 4pm. Tastings, lunch, and wine purchases cost extra.

“Staff were great and the e bike was top notch with suspension and a bag on the back rack to stow things. All but one of the wineries was closed. If you really want to visit wineries then call each one first about its hours.”

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2.Cape Winery Cycle Tour – 6 wineries, self-guided

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 62 reviews · from $96Top rated

Start with a 10am shuttle from Napier, collect your bike, and follow a marked 16-kilometer route from Cape Kidnappers to Black Barn. Choose a standard bike or e-bike, stop at wineries such as Clearview, Elephant Hill, Askerne, and Te Mata, then return by shuttle at 4pm.

“Highly recommend: Gorgeous route, clearly marked signs, protected path (away from cars) the entire route, and good communication from the company. We booked the E-bikes and it made this a breeze for multiple fitness levels! If you’re Read more”

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3.Hawke’s Bay: Self Guided Coast to Vineyards Cycle Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 29 reviews · 6 hours · from $47

Pick up an electric or regular bike in Napier, follow the coast past Cape Kidnappers and Atea A Rangi, then ride inland along the Tukituki River to Hawke’s Bay wineries. Your map, helmet, pannier or front bag, mechanical help, and 4:00 PM return shuttle are included.

“So much fun! Lots of cycling and we didn’t prepare for it to be as cold as it was, but we made the most of it once we got to each winery.”

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4.Cruise Self-Guided Cycle Ride to Winery – Half Day

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 19 reviews · 4 hours · from $38Best value

Ride from Napier through coastal, river, orchard, farmland, and estuary trails to one or two Hawke’s Bay wineries. Tākaro Trails provides your bike, route map, and support. Karen may set you up at the green-flagged base, with e-bikes available for riders over 135cm.

“Perfectly organized bike rent. Super nice route and nice people at the store. 4 hours are very tight for the Hawke’s Bay route … you should plan 5 hours if u stop at least at one winery and wander around beside the route a bit.”

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