Local Connections - Hawke's Bay Wine Country

Local Connections - Hawke's Bay Wine Country

4 hours | Napier | N P E - 2 0 0
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Description

Points of Interest
  • Art Deco City Tour
  • Wine Tasting
Includes snack, Easy activity

Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.

With endless hours of sunshine, a relatively dry climate and 25 different varieties of soils, it's little wonder that Hawke's Bay is home to New Zealand's oldest wineries. So whether you're a seasoned wine enthusiast or a complete novice, a winery tour is the ideal way to discover the subtle and complex flavors of the region's impressive wines. From the pier it's a scenic drive through the pastoral Tukituki River Valley with stunning views of the majestic Te Mata Peak and 100-year-old giant redwoods to Hastings. Known for its fruit and vegetable production, Hastings is also one of New Zealand's major wine producers. A pair of boutique wineries will open their doors for you to sample their wines accompanied a cheese platter. Later, enjoy a coach tour through town. Hastings was also damaged in the 1931 earthquake and boasts stunning Art Deco and Spanish Mission buildings.

Special Notes:

Guests must be 18 to participate in wine tasting. Bring cash or credit cards for additional purchases; wine purchased ashore will be will be collected at the gangway for safe keeping and will be returned to you on the last day of your cruise.

Details

Tour timeline may vary to avoid overcrowding, etc.

Depart from ship for wine and cheese tasting at Abbey Cellars

Transport type: Air Conditioned Motorcoach
Transport Capacity: 40
Travel time: 00:45
Time at site: 01:00
Inside visit: Yes
Walking distance: 20
Restroom available: Yes
Shopping available: Yes

Travel to Mission Estate Winery for wine tasting and free time

Transport type: Air Conditioned Motorcoach
Transport Capacity: 40
Travel time: 00:45
Time at site: 01:10
Inside visit: Yes
Walking distance: 20
Restroom available: Yes
Shopping available: Yes

Re-board your motorcoach and return to your ship

Transport type: Air Conditioned Motorcoach
Transport Capacity: 40
Travel time: 00:20