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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$ 109.95
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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.

A scenic drive through the Tukituki River Valley and the Hawke's Bay region to Hastings to visit wineries makes for a lovely four hours of beauty and bouquet. Begin with a scenic drive through the Tukituki River Valley with stunning views of Te Mata. Rising over 1,300 feet (399 meters) above sea level, the peak dominates the fertile plains and provides 360-degree vistas across to Mahia, the ski slopes of Mt. Ruapehu and out towards the Ruahine Ranges. You'll continue your drive to Hastings, a town of parks and gardens on the Heretaunga Plains. Sample wines at some of the finest boutique wineries in the Hawke's Bay region, boasting cellar doors, set within operational winery. You will enjoy delicious wines at the estates. Enjoy your picturesque drive back to the ship.

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.

Child Price:

12 years & under only

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