Immerse yourself in the beautiful surroundings of Hawke's Bay
Pedal through gorgeous landscapes and taste the produce later
Leisurely ride along flat paths admiring the fine sea views
Cycle along relaxing trails through spectacular landscapes
Enjoy the fantastic array of flavours put before you on this tour
Stop by the fabulously unique Elephant Hill Winery to sample their produce
Enjoy delicious flavours and superb views
Immerse yourself in the beautiful surroundings of Hawke's Bay
Soak up the verdant landscape and embrace the perfect riding conditions

Tour de Cycle Wine Tour Hawke's Bay (Self-Guided)

Duration
5 days
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$1,185 USD
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This self-guided cycling wine tour of Hawke's Bay is the perfect way to experience this beautifully abundant region of North East New Zealand. Hawke's Bay is a surprising sun-soaked area, enabling you to forget the car and enjoy the incredible wines on offer in the oldest wine region in New Zealand. This is a self-guided tour, but help is never far away. A support vehicle is available on call and everything is arranged for you so you can cycle, relax and enjoy your holiday. This tour starts and ends in Napier, the beautifully and undeniably unique Art Deco city situated on the charming coast.

  • Category
    Easy-going & Leisurely
  • Type
    Self-Guided
  • Duration
    5 days
  • Culture Level
    Familiar
  • Skill Level
    1 - Beginner
  • Activity Level
    1 - Easy
  • Elevation
    1 - Easy
  • Terrain
    Coastal
  • Distance
    65.2 miles
  • Avg. Daily Distance
    21.7 miles
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Tour de Vines
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  • Where does the tour start and end?

    The tour starts and ends in Napier, on the east coast of New Zealand's north island. 

    Access to Napier is relatively straight-forward with an airport on the edge of the town (Hawke's Bay Airport - NPE) and regular flights with Air New Zealand from all the major cities in NZ. Driving is also an option with a direct motorway link between Auckland and Napier (5 hours) or the more scenic Winery Drive from Wellington to Napier (5+ hours via the Martinborough Wine region). Your tour includes transfers so please advise your arrival details once to hand. 

  • How long is the tour? How many days riding?

    The tour is 5 days long with 3 days of riding.

  • What's the tour like?

    The total cycling distance is 105km (65.2mi) over the 3 days of riding, with more than 80% using the off road, easy and flat trails. There is an option to add on an extra 20km (12.4mi) ride if you would like on day 2 but that is completely up to you. There are lots of stops along the way and the trails are safe, mostly flat and ideal for a leisurely cycle break.

  • Is a bike included?

    The tour operator provides  lightweight,  alloy-framed Avanti 3 top of the range touring bicycles with 24 indexed gears, fully equipped with handlebar bags, panniers, gel seat covers, lock, pump, first aid and puncture repair kits. All bikes are meticulously maintained and they keep a wide range of sizes with female specific saddles are also available. The tour operator does  not provide helmets automatically, as they find people prefer their own, and sizing and fit is quite personal; however they always have helmets available for use. Tandems may also be available on certain tours by special request.

  • Is there a minimum age?

    Yes, 18 is the minimum age for the tour.

  • If I'm travelling on my own, do I have to pay more?

    If you wish to have your own room or are travelling solo then a single supplement is payable. 

  • Are there any group discounts?

    For groups of 6 or more, booking altogether, there is a small discount given per person. To get the discount, 6 riders or more should book together online.

  • What sort of support is there?

    This is a self-guided tour that includes on-call support. A support bus carries all luggage and is available for anyone at any point during the day if required. If, for instance, you have major mechanical issues, or even want to take a day off the bike, or if a particular day seems a little hard, the bus is able to transfer you or assist with bike repairs, or bring a new bike to keep you on your way.There may be delays in support arriving depending on your location and the nature of your request but they aren’t far away!

  • As the tour is self-guided, how will I know where to go?

    Your arrival information will include detailed, daily riding instructions for your tour along with the map showing your route highlighted. Riding instructions will provide thorough information and give you the flexibility to travel at your own pace.

Overall Rating:
5.0/5
Hawkes Bay New Zealand
chaddie5
(Review obtained from Trip Advisor)

I was lucky enough to win a fantastic cycling tour round the Hawkes Bay region in New Zealand with Tour de Vines. It was an amazing tour with beautiful scenery, fantastic accommodation and amazing meals. We were not regular cyclists and we managed the distances comfortably. The tour was flexible and suited our needs perfectly. The stops at the wineries were informative and I must say I learnt a lot about different wines while I was there. The lunch platters were incredible and the dinners at night were all different and all delicious. The restaurants were all of a very high standard as were the motels that we stayed at. I couldn't think of a better way to take in the sights of such an amazing place. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone who has a love of the outdoors, a bit of exercise and sampling delicious food and wine. It was a very well organised tour and the staff were extremely helpful and friendly. Thank you Damian for my wonderful opportunity.